Tag Archives: Everett Dirksen

Documentary Fan: 1952 Republican National Convention: U.S. Senator Everett Dirksen Defends Robert Taft

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Rik Schneider

Source:The FreeState The political wave or tide that Senator Everett Dirksen is talking about in this speech is the 1952 Republican sweep. Other than holding Congress from 1947-48, they were completely shutout of power in Washington and the Federal Government, … Continue reading →

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ABC News: Everett Dirksen’s Washington (1968)

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Rik Schneider

. Source:The Daily Post When was the last time that a Congressional leader was loved and respected by both parties. That is how much Congress has changed since Everett Dirksen was there because he was loved and respected by both … Continue reading →

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Longines Chronoscope: U.S. Senator Everett M. Dirksen (1952)

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Rik Schneider

Source:The Daily Post Members of Congress in both parties are always looking to weaken executive power. Especially since president’s are always looking to increase executive power. Which is what this debate is about and what Senator Dirksen was trying to … Continue reading →

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CP Harding: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen: The Difference Between a Democrat and Republican in 1967

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Rik Schneider

Source:The FreeState Former U.S. Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen 1959-69, explained it perfectly what it means to be a Conservative and what conservatism is. Or as perfectly as it can be explained in a three-minute video. When he said a … Continue reading →

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