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Copy of a House of Representatives resolution regarding peace in Vietnam, November 3, 1969
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001216
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012, Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Topic
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Vietnam War (1961-1975), United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1969-11-03
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Box
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2007-255/185
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Folder
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169.38
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A copy of the House of Representatives resolution supporting President Nixon and his efforts to negotiate a just peace in Vietnam. This resolution copy was attached to Jim Wright's November 3, 1969 letter to Jack Brooks [camh-dob-00138], in addition to a list of fifty Democratic co-sponsors [camh-dob-001217].
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Invitation from Jack Brooks and the Texas Democratic Delegation to a reception honoring Jim and Betty Wright, Cannon Caucus Room, Cannon House Office Building, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001665
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
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Dates
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1989-09-13
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Box
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2007-255/661
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Folder
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0.1
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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The front of the invitation is a photograph of the 1989 Texas Democratic Delegation. Speaker Jim Wright is seated next to Jack Brooks.
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Title
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Letter from Jack Brooks to Ralph Yarborough, July 10, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001479
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Scandals
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Dates
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1989-07-10
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Jack Brooks thanks former Senator Ralph Yarborough for supporting Brooks's attempts to defend Speaker of the House Jim Wright during the scandal that ultimately led to his resignation. He also discusses the new Speaker, Tom Foley.
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Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, July 27, 1957
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001130
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Creator
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Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Dates
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1957-07-27
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Box
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2007-255/59
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Folder
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41.19
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Congressman Jim Wright's response to Jack Brooks's inquiry about the origin of "Rebel Yells" for a Confederate Homecoming being planned in Kountze, Texas. Wright describes some of the history behind Rebel Yells and says he thinks the celebration in Kountze will be a "Howling success."
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Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, November 3, 1969
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001138
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Creator
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Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Vietnam War (1961-1975), United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1969-11-03
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Box
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2007-255/185
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Folder
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169.38
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks enclosing a copy of their resolution [camh-dob-001216] with a list of fifty Democratic sponsors [camh-dob-001217]. A handwritten note from Wright says, "Jack, I think you'll agree that this is a pretty fair cross section for a starter..." The Resolution is an affirmation from Congress that it supports President Nixon's efforts to negotiate a "just peace" in Vietnam.
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Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, October 30, 1979
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001307
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Creator
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Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Thank-you notes
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Dates
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1979-10-30
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Box
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2007-255/441
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Folder
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355.7
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A letter from Congressman Jim Wright thanking Jack Brooks for attending an event honoring Wrights twenty-five years in Congress.
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Letter from Jim Wright to the president of Common Cause, November 23, 1976
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001674
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Creator
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Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Contributor
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Common Cause (U.S.)
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1976-11-23
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Box
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2007-255/359
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Folder
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289.18
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A letter from Congressman Jim Wright responding to a questionnaire sent out by Common Cause. Wright's answers are included. The Democratic caucus in the House elected Wright Majority Leader on December 6, 1976.
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Letter from the Speaker's Chief of Staff to Jack Brooks, April 21, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001563
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Thank-you notes, United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1989-04-21
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Box
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2007-255/661
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Folder
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0.15
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A note from Marshall Lynam, Chief of Staff to Speaker Jim Wright, thanking Brooks for cigars he gave Lyman. He also thanks Brooks for his kind words to the media about Jim Wright and calls Brooks a loyal friend. This was sent amidst the aftermath of the ethics investigation that led to Wright announcing his resignation as Speaker of the House one month later, on May 31, 1989.
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Photograph of Jack Brooks, Jim Wright, and Michael Dukakis, May 1988
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002468
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1988-05
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Box
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2007-255/757
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Folder
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5/88 JB w/Dukakis/Jim Wright in Capital
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Color photograph of Jack Brooks with Speaker Jim Wright and Governor Michael Dukakis in the Capitol.
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Photograph of Jack Brooks, Jim Wright, and Tom Foley, May 31, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002478
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Resignation from office
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Dates
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1989-05-31
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Box
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2007-255/757
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Folder
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Spkr Jim Wright Resignation w/Wright and New Spkr Tom Foley 5/31/89
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Color photograph of Jack Brooks with Speaker Jim Wright and incoming Speaker Tom Foley on the day Wright tendered his resignation as Speaker in a speech on the House floor. Tom Foley was elected Speaker upon Wright's exit.
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Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, nomination of the Honorable Jim Wright as Majority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives, December 4, 1978
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001554
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
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Dates
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1978-12-04
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Box
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2007-255/436
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Folder
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Speeches 1978
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Jack Brooks's speech before Congress commending Jim Wright on his work as a legislator and leader. Brooks's speech was to re-nominate Wright as House Majority Leader, a position he had held since January 3, 1977.
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Statement of Congressman Jack Brooks, House Floor, May 31, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001478
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Scandals
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Dates
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1989-05-31
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Statement made by Jack Brooks after Jim Wright announced he would be resigning the Speakership in the wake of a scandal. Brooks and Wright served together in the Texas House and the U.S. House of Representatives for decades.