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Foley's gracious style was key to his rise--and to his fall.
- Source :
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Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report . 11/12/94, Vol. 52 Issue 44, p3290. 2p. 2 Black and White Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 1994
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Abstract
- Focuses on Thomas S. Foley, the first House Speaker defeated since 1862. His loss to opponent George Nethercutt in November 1994 elections; His emotional farewell; His characteristic graciousness which is what worked against Foley in the hard-fought race; His personal decency; Political career; Steady climb to the pinnacle of the Democratic Party. INSET: The defeated speakers, by Stephen Gettinger.
- Subjects :
- SPEAKER of the United States House of Representatives
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00105910
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 44
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 9412067555