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A 1957 filibuster would illustrate growing influence of political blogs 45 years later

Post author By Kathy E. Gill
Post date 29 August 2022
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Jimmy Stewart and Claude Raines — Claude Rains and Jimmy Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Columbia via Vox.

The key protagonist: Sen. Strom Thurmond (R-SC)

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Tennessee ratifies the 19th Amendment

Post author By Kathy E. Gill
Post date 18 August 2022
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NY Tribune headline, 20 Aug 1920 — New York Tribune, 20 August 1920. LOC.

The man who broke a tie: 24-year-old Harry Burn.

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Nixon resigns

Nixon — Richard Nixon, shown from behind, with arms raised and his hands displaying "V" for victory; cartoon by Oliphant. Library of Congress 97521134.

With the threat of successful impeachment hanging over him, Richard Nixon announced his resignation on 08 August 1974 at 9:01 pm Eastern.

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