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Congressman Jim Wright on challenging O'Neill for the position of Speaker, audio recording, circa 1984

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Dates

  • Creation: circa 1984

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

This is a collection of audio and video recordings of informal press conferences, radio addresses, interviews, and television news and talk shows. Video recordings date, primarily, from O'Neill's years as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. O'Neill's staff frequently taped newscasts and other shows that contained interviews, profiles, and major events in which the Speaker was involved. Of note are those video recordings that show O'Neill speaking on the Floor of the House and those that record his political reminiscences. Audio recordings include O'Neill's narration of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" with the Boston Pops and his farewell messages to the President and Congress. Topics include: Lebanon, Nicaragua, President Reagan, the MX Missile and reminiscences of O'Neill's career.

Creator

Restrictions on Access

These audio and video recordings have all been digitally copied except where noted; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.

Extent

.75 hours (audio)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

1 audio cassette

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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