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Aug 17, 2024 · MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Sen. Robert Byrd's memoir reveals both his encyclopedic knowledge of political history and the unlikely inspiration that helped launch his own political career: A Grand...
3 days ago · Everett McKinley Dirksen (January 4, 1896 – September 7, 1969) was an American politician. A Republican, he represented Illinois in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. As Senate Minority Leader from 1959 until his death in 1969, he played a highly visible and key role in the politics of the 1960s.
Sep 1, 2024 · The whole east coast turned crimson, except for Carter’s home state of Georgia and Senator Robert Byrd’s West Virginia. People gasped with shock and delight as every other state but...
Sep 6, 2024 · Shepherd University President Dr. Mary Hendrix wanted to recognize Manchin for the all the work he’s done while representing West Virginia. Manchin currently holds the same seat that the late Sen. Robert Byrd held and considers Byrd a friend and mentor.
Aug 19, 2024 · In this July 9, 1965 "Byrd's Eye View" column, Senator Robert C. Byrd outlined the original parameters and historical expansions of the Social Security Act for his West Virginia constituents.
Aug 28, 2024 · Throughout his long career in Congress, Senator Robert C. Byrd penned a regular column titled Byrd's Eye View that ran in newspapers across West Virginia. The columns were one way in which the Senator shared news from Washington D.C. with constituents.
Aug 20, 2024 · Many years ago, Steve told me a story about him filling in for Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia during a speaking engagement. Keep in mind that the two were polar opposites politically. But...
