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Title: Gonzales Report [HemisFair Preliminary Hearing], Gonzales Report [HemisFair Preliminary Hearing]
Identifier: e_hbg_0077
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1963-05-21
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. In this report, Gonzalez comments on a successful San Antonio River Authority hearing to test the feasibility of navigation of the San Antonio River, an early step in the HemisFair project. Gonzalez also talks about bipartisanship, a military pay increase and mentions the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Has opening with shot of United States and Texas state flag with the song "Happy Days Are Here Again" playing. Black and white picture with sound. Sent from KENS-TV with "000038-892" written on the label.

Title: Gonzales Report [Inter-American Development Bank Bill; HemisFair; San Antonio], Gonzales Report [Inter-American Development Bank Bill; HemisFair; San Antonio]
Identifier: e_hbg_0070
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: circa 1967
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Discusses hearings for the "Increased Participation by the United States in the Inter-American Development Bank" bill [H.R. 15364], which was co-sponsored by Gonzalez as part of his work for the Subcommittee on International Finance of the House Banking and Currency Committee. Outlines testimony from Father Daniel McClellan, who established credit unions in Peru, the Free Trade Union Movement and Henry Bagolian [sp] of the American & Foreign Power Co., Inc. and the Council for Latin America for Private Enterprise. Gonzalez also talks about HemisFair, San Antonio's role in cultural blending, and his pledge to bring prosperity to San Antonio. He acknowledges WOAI-TV, KENS-TV and KWEX-TV for providing airtime, and mentions that the program is recorded in the studio of the House of Representatives, and that he pays $350 a month to produce his television and radio reports. Also says that the guest for his next program will be Ambassador Sol M. Linowitz. Black and white picture with sound. Leader reads, "2532 Gonzalez."

Title: Gonzales Report [Renegotiation Board; Viet Cong Flag Ban], Gonzales Report [Renegotiation Board; Viet Cong Flag Ban]
Identifier: e_hbg_0068
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1966-04-03
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Comments on a conference report for the daylight savings time bill, extending and strengthening the Contract Renegotiation Board (formerly known as the War Production Board) to avoid profiteering during the Vietnam War, and a future program idea for grants and aid in India proposed by Lyndon Johnson after meeting with Indira Gandhi. Gonzalez talks about applying a similar program to Latin American countries, and also talks about investigating the feasibility of a bill to outlaw the use of the Viet Cong flag in demonstrations in the United States. Has opening with Gonzales climbing the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard. Black and white picture with sound. Writing on leader reads "O/C, 11."

Title: Gonzales Report [Vietnam; Easter Sunday], Gonzales Report [Vietnam; Easter Sunday]
Identifier: e_hbg_0078
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1967-03-22
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. After talking about Easter, the beauty of Southwest Texas and an appropriation bill for armed services, Gonzalez spends the rest of the program covering the Vietnam conflict, saying, "...The war in Vietnam is one of the most confusing, one of the most puzzling, one of the most enigmatic and difficult to understand situations in the history of the country...It boils down to the essential question of having faith and trust in the sincerity and the devotion and the patriotism of the national leaders." He also talks about the changing role of the U.S. as a world leader, highlights that World War II never formally ended, questions the labeling of wars as big or small and mentions recording four programs discussing Vietnam more than two years previous [1964-1965]. Gonzalez acknowledges WOAI-TV, KENS-TV and KWEX-TV for providing airtime, and mentions a remaining San Antonio VHF station [KONO-TV?] that does not provide airtime for his weekly reports. Black and white picture with sound.

Title: Gonzales Report [Vietnam], Gonzales Report [Vietnam]
Identifier: e_hbg_0069
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1965-11-13
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. This episode focuses almost entirely on the escalating Vietnam conflict. Advocates tolerance for dissent, comparing to demonstrations in the lead-up to World War II and mentioning the Veterans of Future Wars. Frames his support of the war as faith in President Lyndon Johnson and the national leadership. Has opening with Gonzales climbing the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard. Black and white picture with sound. Writing on leader reads "O/C, L-11."

Title: Gonzales Report [Vietnam; HemisFair Groundbreaking], Gonzales Report [Vietnam; HemisFair Groundbreaking]
Identifier: e_hbg_0073
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1967-04-18
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Gonzalez begins the program talking about the significance of a HemisFair federal pavilion groundbreaking ceremony from the prior week, positing that "It may be the one thing that can anchor the breakthrough that we must make in coexisting in the western hemisphere with the nations that destiny has placed along our side." The rest of the program is presented as a continuation of his discussion on the conflict in Vietnam. He speaks on the problem of close-minded American critics, suggesting they may have a self-defeating psychological bias against the country. He emphasizes that "no man in his right mind seeks or desires war", but that "we may not seek a fight, we may not want a war, but we may have one thrust upon us," quoting from Hilaire Belloc's poem "The Pacifist" to back his point. On the president's leadership he says, "There are those who distrust the president. There are those who hate him. There are those who question his motives. I am not one of those." He also makes the claim that only one in ten soldiers sent to Vietnam are exposed to combat. Gonzalez acknowledges WOAI-TV, KENS-TV and KWEX-TV for providing airtime, and mentions that WOAI and KENS sometimes allow him to record his program in San Antonio. He also mentions a remaining San Antonio VHF station [KONO-TV?] that does not provide airtime for his weekly reports. Black and white picture with sound. Leader reads, "2316 Gonzalez, 14, 60."

Title: Gonzales Report [Voter Participation], Gonzales Report [Voter Participation]
Identifier: e_hbg_0076
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1963-06-24
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Gonzalez talks about the importance of voters participating in self-government. Outlines his positive outlook on U.S. government, stating, "I do not share the fear, the frustrations, the lack of faith in the destiny of our country. There have been darker periods in our historical development..." Also mentions civil rights. Has opening with Gonzalez sitting at his desk while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard. Black and white picture with sound. Leader reads, "Gonzalez-334-O/C [open and close]."

Title: Gonzales Report [Voter Participation; Poll Tax; Guantanamo Bay; Latin America], Gonzales Report [Voter Participation; Poll Tax; Guantanamo Bay; Latin America]
Identifier: e_hbg_0084
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1964-01-09
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. In this program, Gonzalez gives an accounting of his costs in communicating with voters through films, radio programs and newsletters, estimating that he spent 46% of his 1963 income. He estimates the cost of television and radio as $6,600, and says that less than half of that was paid for by a July 3rd, 1963 fundraising supper. He then urges voters to buy their poll tax, pointing out his opposition to the practice, but also the importance of voter participation. Mentions recently making his third visit to the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, and showing pictures on the following week's program. Emphasizes importance of the trips he's making with the statement, "Latin America is in a state of ferment. There are ominous as well as hopeful signs for us in the United States." Has opening with Gonzales climbing the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard. Black and white picture with sound.

Title: Gonzales Report [With guest Ralph W. Yarborough; Poll Tax], Gonzales Report [With guest Ralph W. Yarborough; Poll Tax]
Identifier: e_hbg_0071
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: circa 1964
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Features a guest appearance by Texas Senator Ralph W. Yarborough, with both men expressing mutual admiration for the other, and many candid moments throughout, contrasting with their fallout documented in e_hbg_0072. Yarborough talks about Gonzalez's persistence in passing San Antonio bills, repealing the poll tax, supporting the G.I. Bill, and the establishment of the Padre Island National Seashore. Gonzalez mentions having served for a year and 8 months. Has opening with Gonzales climbing the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard. Black and white picture with sound. Leader reads, "Gonzalez 334, 0/6."

Title: Gonzales Report [with guest Sargent Shriver], Gonzales Report [with guest Sargent Shriver]
Identifier: e_hbg_0067
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Contributor: Shriver, Sargent (guest)
Dates: circa 1965-1967
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Features a guest appearance from Sargent Shriver, former director of the Peace Corps and current director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, talking about the effectiveness of his organization and showing a chart with a map of its programs in Texas. Mentions Neighborhood Youth Corps, Job Corps, Head Start and Upward Bound programs and the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Gonzalez acknowledges WOAI-TV and KENS-TV for providing airtime. Black and white picture with sound. Folder label notes that it is from April. Writing on leader reads "2798 Gonzalez, 14, 60."

Title: Gonzales Report [with guests Mexican Marine Band], Gonzales Report [with guests Mexican Marine Band]
Identifier: e_hbg_0074
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1963-06-16
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Features a guest appearance from the Mexican Marine Band String Quintet, accompanied by Navy escorts Lieutenant Edsen [no first name given] and Captain Al Holland (from Alice, Texas). Band members named are Gomez Rodriguez (band leader?), Jose Maria Salomon (guitar), Jorge Richie Velasco (accordion), Balthazar Rosas (second violin), Carlos Moreno (road manager?), Perrino Rodriguez (first violin) and Cesar Jiminez (singer). Mentions the band meeting Eva Sámano Bishop, the first lady of Mexico. Speaking of the Navy's instruction position in Vera Cruz, Gonzalez comments, "It means a tremendous step forward in the approximation of the nations in the Western Hemisphere, and more particularly, the continuation and the strengthening of the bonds of friendship and good relations that exist between our country and the republic to the south of us, Mexico." Also features San Antonio architect Frank M. Valdez and lawyer Thomas J. Guardia. Gonzalez mentions recent show visit from students from Argentina's war college and a radio show with leaders of Chile and Ecuador broadcast on Voice of America. Has opening that shows United States and Texas state flags while the song "Happy Days Are Here Again" is heard. Black and white picture with sound. Leader reads, "Gonzalez-English O+C [open and close] 16-D."

Title: Gonzalez and presidential party being met at the airport, Gonzalez and presidential party being met at the airport
Identifier: e_hbg_0009a
Topic: Presidents, Politicians
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers

Title: Gonzalez letter to Connally, Gonzalez letter to Connally
Identifier: e_hbg_0061
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Topic: Politics and government
Dates: 1963-11-07
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Letter from Gonzalez to Gov. Connally acknowledging receipt of information concerning dinner held for President Kennedy, November 1963.

Title: Gonzalez letter to Connally pg. 2, Gonzalez letter to Connally pg. 2
Identifier: e_hbg_0062
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Topic: Politics and government
Dates: 1963-11-07
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers

Title: "Gonzalez Sees Mrs. Kennedy Kiss President Last Goodbye", "Gonzalez Sees Mrs. Kennedy Kiss President Last Goodbye"
Identifier: e_hbg_0064
Topic: Politics and government
Dates: 1963
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers

Title: HBG campaign bumper sticker, HBG campaign bumper sticker
Identifier: e_hbg_0044
Topic: Politics and government
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers

Title: HBG for Governor, HBG for Governor
Identifier: e_hbg_0032
Topic: Politics and government
Dates: 1950-07
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Gonzalez for Governor campaign rally poster, 1950.

Title: HBG Newletter, Vol. 2, No.9, July - October 1964, HBG Newletter, Vol. 2, No.9, July - October 1964
Identifier: e_hbg_0036
Creator: Henry B. Gonzalez staff
Topic: Politics and government
Dates: 1964-10
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Congressman's newsletter featuring article on Civil Rights legislation.

Title: HBG receiving Profiles in Courage Award, HBG receiving Profiles in Courage Award
Identifier: e_hbg_0004
Topic: Politicians, Events
Dates: 1994-09-11
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers

Title: HBG with Prieto, Ziegler, Meras and Rey, HBG with Prieto, Ziegler, Meras and Rey
Identifier: e_hbg_0025
Topic: Politicians
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers

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