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Back in the District
Back in the District
Back in the District
The Honorable Michael Ferguson describes waiting for people who never returned home.
The Honorable Michael Ferguson, U.S. Representative of New Jersey
Background on Speaker's Press Conferences
Background on Speaker's Press Conferences
Background on Speaker's Press Conferences
Detailed history of the Speaker’s Press Conferences and ways in which the House Radio-TV Gallery assisted broadcasters in their coverage of Congress.
Tina Tate, Director, Radio-TV Gallery, U.S. House of Representatives
Balancing Family and Congress
Balancing Family and Congress
Balancing Family and Congress
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson recalls the importance of balancing family responsibilities and her work as a Member of Congress.
The Honorable Nancy Lee Johnson, U.S. Representative of Connecticut
Balancing Family Life
Balancing Family Life
Balancing Family Life
Kathy Gille emphasizes the way women working in Congress balanced their career and family life.
Kathy Gille, Executive Floor Assistant, Representative David Bonior of Michigan
Baseball and the Congressional Community
Baseball and the Congressional Community
Baseball and the Congressional Community
The Honorable Melissa A. Hart provides insight on the relationships formed between Members who participated in the annual Congressional Baseball game.
The Honorable Melissa A. Hart, U.S. Representative of Pennsylvania
Baseball Jerseys
Baseball Jerseys
Baseball Jerseys
Representative Oxley explains the regional uniform choices of Members.
The Honorable Michael G. Oxley, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Battling Discrimination
Battling Discrimination
Battling Discrimination
The Honorable Helen Delich Bentley recalls her conversation with Congresswoman Margaret Heckler of Massachusetts about why she refused a high-ranking position on the Federal Maritime Commission.
The Honorable Helen Delich Bentley, U.S. Representative of Maryland
"Be Consistent and Be Persistent"
"Be Consistent and Be Persistent"
"Be Consistent and Be Persistent"
The Honorable John R. Lewis recalls the way his dedication to the civil rights movement shaped his career as a legislator in Congress.
The Honorable John R. Lewis, U.S.Representative of Georgia
Beating the Odds
Beating the Odds
Beating the Odds
The Honorable Sue W. Kelly describes the obstacles she faced during her first campaign for Congress in 1994.
The Honorable Sue W. Kelly, U.S. Representative of New York
Becoming a Page: Part One
Becoming a Page: Part One
Becoming a Page: Part One
Albert R. Anness recalls learning of House Pages in his high school civics book.
Albert R. Anness, Page, U.S. House of Representatives
Becoming a Page: Part Two
Becoming a Page: Part Two
Becoming a Page: Part Two
Albert R. Anness describes his political experience that led to his House Page appointment.
Albert R. Anness, Page, U.S. House of Representatives
Before the Internet
Before the Internet
Before the Internet
Joe Strickland remembers the reference notebooks he and his colleagues created before the internet.
Joe Strickland, Chief Reporter, Office of Official Reporters
Office of the Historian: history@mail.house.gov
Office of Art & Archives, Office of the Clerk: art@mail.house.gov, archives@mail.house.gov