Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress - Originally broadcast on March 28, 1985
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
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Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
Political fund raiser, black-tie dinner. Ronald Reagan raises his glass to toast with some dinner guests.
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
Farmers with pick-up truck.
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
Jay Armstrong, farmer, speaking. Whatever the needs of the public seems to be asking for, we never seem to get.
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
Representative Jim Wright (D - Texas) We are a mirror of the American nation.
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
Hodding Carter does intro for the program.
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
Titles for Capitol Journal.
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
In studio, Hodding Carter gives opening to the program.
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
In Congress, Tip O Neil banging gavel, beginning a session of Congress.
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
Washington DC. Protest demonstrators with signs that read We re Fired Up. Can t Take Reagan s Budget Cuts.
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
People in business suits gathered outside. They flip through papers. They are said to be supporters of the Nicaragua Contras.
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
MX missile flying into the sky. LGM-118 Peacekeeper is a land based ICBM.
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
Ronald Reagan Remarks at a White House Briefing for Central American Leaders, March 25, 1985. . . . The Soviets' plan is designed to crush self-determination of free people It's a plan to turn Central America into a Soviet beachhead of aggression that could spread terror and instability north and south . . .
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
Senate committee meeting.
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
Chicago, Illinois. Protest demonstrators, large crowd protesting the budget cuts. Mayor Harold Washington, make certain that every person in the Congress understands thoroughly that if you vote against the cities, you don t just destroy the cities. You, Congressman will in effect, destroy yourself
Capitol Journal - Perceptions of Congress
In studio, Hodding Carter, host of program.