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Title: Handwritten draft remarks, undated [September 1963]
Identifier: camh-dob-001311
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns
Dates: 1963-09
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Handwritten draft of introductory remarks delivered by Jack Brooks when Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Second Lady Lady Bird Johnson visited the South Texas State Fairgrounds. This was the first visit by a sitting Vice President to the Second Congressional District of Texas.

Title: Introduction of Senator Ralph Yarborough by Congressman Jack Brooks, Yarborough appreciation dinner, July 23, 1964, Beaumont
Identifier: camh-dob-002364
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. Senate., Political Campaigns
Dates: 1964-07-23
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A typed copy of a speech delivered by Jack Brooks in Beaumont, TX at an event honoring Senator Ralph Yarborough. The speech includes handwritten names and underlinings. Brooks puts his support behind Yarborough in the upcoming election and highlights the importance of Congressional support for President Lyndon B. Johnson's agenda.

Title: Introduction of Vice President Lyndon Johnson, By Congressman Jack Brooks, Brooks Farm, Jasper County, September 29, 1963
Identifier: camh-dob-001528
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Legislation
Dates: 1963-09-29
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks introduces Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson at his family farm in Jasper. In this speech, Brooks commends Johnson for his help securing the legislation for the Sam Rayburn Dam.

Title: Keynote address by Hans G. Tanzler, Jr. to National League of Cities - U.S. Conference of Mayors congressional city conference, March 15, 1976
Identifier: camh-dob-001963
Topic: Revenue sharing, United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
Dates: 1976-03-15
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Hanz Tanzler, the Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, criticizes Jack Brooks during the National League of Cities - U.S. Conference of Mayors Congressional City Conference. Tanzler expresses frustration regarding Brooks's steadfast support for the suspension of the revenue sharing program. The program was being considered within the Government Operations Committee, which Brooks was chairman of. The speech discusses Brooks's personality and reputation, as well as his relationships with colleagues like Carl Albert, Lyndon B. Johnson and the mayors within his district.

Title: Remarks by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, South Texas State Fair Grounds, Beaumont, Texas, Saturday, September 28, 1963
Identifier: camh-dob-001529
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon Baines, 1908-1973
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress
Dates: 1963-09-28
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Official speech delivered by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson during his visit to the 2nd Congressional District of Texas, represented by Jack Brooks. Johnson compliments Jack Brooks on his work as the area's congressman and notes that Brooks and his wife Charlotte have been close friends to the Johnsons. The speech addresses the ongoing developments of the Cold War and includes sections titled, "Strength of Free Men," "The Reason for the Change," "Unity and Survival," "First Step," "American Leadership," and "Hopeful Times."

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, first annual Johnson-Rayburn dinner honoring Jack Brooks, Houston, Texas, Friday, March 31, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001647
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
Dates: 1989-03-31
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks's speech, with handwritten notes, expressing his honor as the first recipient of the Johnson-Rayburn Award. He describes Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn as friends and mentors and thanks Ann Richards, who presented him with the award. Brooks compliments Joe Biden, the guest speaker, and looks forward to working together as Chairmen of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. He concludes by highlighting the dedication of Johnson and Rayburn to their country and to their constituents in Texas during times of war and peace.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Galveston Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, January 21, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-002556
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1969-01-21
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks touching on the beginning of a new era of government under President Richard Nixon.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Gulf Coast rod and gun club, Beaumont, Texas, February 17, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-002371
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: National parks and reserves -- Management
Dates: 1965-02-17
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Typed copy of remarks delivered by Jack Brooks to the rod and gun club in Beaumont, TX about his and President Lyndon B. Johnson's commitment to preserving America's natural beauty and affection for outdoor recreation.

Title: Remarks of Jack Brooks introducing Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson at the South Texas State Fairgrounds, September 28, 1963
Identifier: camh-dob-001525
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1963-09-28
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Finalized speech of an earlier version [camh-dob-001312] with handwritten notes and edits. In his speech, Brooks introduces Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and Second Lady Lady Bird Johnson, calling Johnson a "long-time friend" to Southeast Texas. He highlights Johnson's accomplishments. Johnson became President fifty-five days later when John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas on November 22, 1963.

Title: Remarks of Mrs. Grace Brooks, 1970 Texas Woman's Bowling Association's Annual State Bowling Tournament, Village Lanes, Village Shopping Center, Beaumont, Texas, Friday, February 6, 1970 -- 6:00 PM
Identifier: camh-dob-002001
Creator: Brooks, Grace
Topic: Bowling
Dates: 1970-02-06
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks delivered by Grace Brooks in place of her son, Jack Brooks, at a women's bowling tournament in Beaumont.

Title: Speech about Lyndon B. Johnson, January 14, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-002557
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Civil Rights
Dates: 1969-01-14
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Speech likely delivered by Jack Brooks about the legacy of President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Title: Statement by Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson on the Floor of the Senate, January 20, 1959
Identifier: camh-dob-001419
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon Baines, 1908-1973
Topic: African Americans--Civil Rights, United States. Congress. Senate.
Dates: 1959-01-20
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Senator Lyndon B. Johnson speaking in his capacity as Senate Majority Leader. The Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Johnson in 1964.