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"Everett Dirksen's Washington" VFI-68/1/22-2 (Time: 0:25)
Dirksen on his political philosophy.

"Everett Dirksen's Washington" VFI-68/1/22-2 (Time: 1:02)
Dirksen discusses the 1964 Civil Rights Act and its crafting in his office.

"Washington Conversation" 3-5-61 (Time: 0:54)
Dirksen discusses his relationship as leader with Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson.

"The Problem of Voting Rights" VFI-65/3/15-1 (Time: 1:52)
Dirksen on the importance of ensuring the right to vote.

"Some Aspects of the Public Debt" VFI-62/3/6-2 (Time: 1:07)
Dirksen speaks about the public debt through a humorous anecdote.

"Washington Conversation" 3-5-61 (Time: 0:40)
Dirksen describes the job of a party leader.

"The Right to Disagree" VFI-60/3/14-1 (Time: 0:43)
Dirksen on Americans' right to disagree.

"The Right to Disagree" VFI-60/3/14-1 (Time: 0:20)
A younger Dirksen links government to "a water-logged scow."

"Visit to the Lincoln Memorial" VFI-66/2/7-1 (Time: 1:22)
Dirksen speaks of Abraham Lincoln's legacy.

"The Operational Crisis of 1961" VFI-61/5/15-1 (Time: 0:54)
In a broadcast to constituents, Dirksen talks about the nuclear threat.

"Everett Dirksen's Washington" VFI-68/1/22-2 (Time: 0:58)
Everett Dirksen responds to the questions, "What is the hardest decision a member of Congress has to make?"

"Everett Dirksen's Washington" VFI-68/1/22-2 (Time: 0:34)
President Lyndon Johnson salutes his friendly rival, the Senate Minority Leader.