See, hear historic congressional moments with the Oral History of the U.S. House of Representatives
January 12, 2010
BY BILL FERRIS
They say you never want to see how sausage or laws get made. I for one find both processes fascinating, but I’m glad only one of the two has a website with audio and video. The Oral History of the U.S. House of Representatives shows you the legislative branch through the eyes of the people who were there during several important historical periods.
This collection includes images, audio, video, and biographies of people who have worked in the House throughout the years. None of the interviewees are representatives themselves — interviewees consist mostly of correspondents, pages, and clerks. Nevertheless, they still had a front seat to history being made, from the shooting in the House Chamber to the Nixon impeachment hearings. The Oral History of the U.S. House of Representatives is a veritable well of primary source content for your history or civics class.
Oral History of the U.S. House of Representatives
