Text of speech wherein Barbara Jordan seconds Carl Albert for the position of the Speaker of the House, describing his qualities that qualify him for that position.
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Text of speech wherein Barbara Jordan seconds Carl Albert for the position of the Speaker of the House, describing his qualities that qualify him for that position.
Seconding Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan for Speaker Carl Albert - December 2, 1974, ark:/67531/metapth595479
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Text of speech wherein Barbara Jordan seconds Carl Albert for the position of the Speaker of the House, describing his qualities that qualify him for that position.
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Seconding Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan for Speaker Carl Albert - December 2, 1974, ark:/67531/metapth595479
Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996.Seconding Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan for Speaker Carl Albert - December 2, 1974,
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