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Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan Ann Fears Crawford Traces the life of this African American woman who was a respected lawyer, politician, teacher, and spokesperson for democracy. OL108116W
Redneck boy in the promised land Redneck boy in the promised land Ben Jones Redneck Boy in the Promised Land is Ben Jones's hilarious, uplifting life story of escaping the rail yards and finding success in the unlikeliest places. As a child, Jones called a dingy railroad sha… OL11966100W
Ronald Reagan and the House Democrats Ronald Reagan and the House Democrats Karl Gerard Brandt "Drawing on materials unavailable in the 1980s, Brandt details the effects of President Ronald Reagan's conservative fiscal policies on the congressional budget process and reveals how the partisan b… OL13648900W
Barbara Jordan, a self-portrait Barbara Jordan, a self-portrait Barbara Jordan Autobiography of the Afro-American woman who, after serving in the Texas legislature, became a representative to the United States Congress. OL14847787W
Andrew Young, man with a mission Andrew Young, man with a mission James Haskins An account of the life of Andrew Young, including his activities as a clergyman, civil rights worker, legislator, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations. OL14865364W
Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan Linda Jacobs Altman A biography of the Afro-American who after serving in the Texas legislature became a representative to the United States Congress. OL14865541W
Davy Crockett Davy Crockett Larry Dane Brimner Describes the life and adventures of Davy Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and legendary tall tale hero. OL15037536W
J.C. Watts Jr J.C. Watts Jr Sarah De Capua A biography of the African-American who began life in a poor, black neighborhood in Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 1957, and went on to become a United States congressman. OL15054401W
David Crockett David Crockett Michael Wallis Steeped in legend, shrouded in folklore, the real David Crockett, American frontiersman and cultural icon, finally emerges in this engrossing biography. His name was David Crockett. He never signed h… OL16102180W
Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan Laura S. Jeffrey Explores the life and career of Barbara Jordan, from her childhood in Houston, through her distinguished career in public office, to her powerful influence as a speaker. OL16579973W
Andrew Pickens Andrew Pickens William R. Reynolds "Brigadier General Andrew Pickens was a primary force bringing about the end of British control in the Southern colonies. His efforts helped drive General Cornwallis to Yorktown, Virginia. His later … OL16695300W
Our Revolution Our Revolution Bernie Sanders "When Bernie Sanders began his race for the presidency, it was considered by the political establishment and the media to be a "fringe" campaign, something not to be taken seriously. After all, he wa… OL17611779W
For the next generation For the next generation Debbie Wasserman Schultz Congresswoman and Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz challenges the nation to resolve tough issues for future generations. America has witnessed the dangers that come with s… OL17876988W
Henry B. Gonzalez Henry B. Gonzalez Flynn, Jean. A biography of the first Mexican American elected to the United States Congress from Texas, the times in which he lived, and some of the problems he confronted. OL1925562W
CIS index to unpublished US House of Representatives committee hearings, 1937-1946 CIS index to unpublished US House of Representatives committee hearings, 1937-1946 Congressional Information Service 2 v. ; 29 cm OL19425948W
American Legend American Legend Buddy Levy David Crockett was an adventurer, a pioneer, and a media-savvy national celebrity. In his short-but-distinguished lifetime, this charismatic frontiersman won three terms as a U.S. congressman and a p… OL1968650W
Gabby Gabby Gabrielle D. Giffords An extraordinarily moving story of public service, risk-taking, romance and a remarkable journey towards recovery. OL19955768W
John Lewis John Lewis Christine M. Hill Chronicles the life of the man whose politics took him from civil rights worker in the South to serving as a United States Congressman. OL2008173W
Nancy Pelosi Nancy Pelosi Lisa Tucker McElroy Mother of five, grandmother of six, and Speaker of the House! Nancy Pelosi made history when she became the first woman Speaker of the House in January 2007. As second in the line of succession for t… OL27428W
Young Davy Crockett Young Davy Crockett Eric Carpenter A brief look at the life of the Tennessee woodsman, politician, and soldier. OL3748309W
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