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OUR PEOPLE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Board of Directors and Senior Advisers, 2020-2021. Greg Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Program Services, TCRC Inc., Tremont, IL; Greg Cook, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Paul Davis Restoration, Normal, IL PURPOSE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Purpose. The Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. The Center holds over 200 archival collections, including the papers of every U.S. Representative from central Illinois’s 18th congressional district (and its predecessors) since 1933. The Center has awarded over$1,100,000 in
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. “A BILLION HERE, A BILLION THERE” In another close call, the New York Times, January 23, 1961, quoted Dirksen: "Look at education – two-and-one-half billion – a billion for this, a billion for that, a billion for something else. Three to five billion for public works. You haven't got any budget balance left. You'll be deeply in the red."CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
OTHER | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Previous versions of The Center’s web suite included several special features based on our historical collections. We will re-post these features as they are updated to modern programming and internet accessstandards.
ON CIVIL RIGHTS: JUNE 10, 1964 On June 10, 1964, the Senate voted to end a five-months-long debate on what would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Between February and June, Senate opponents of the bill had proposed over 500 amendments designed to weaken the measure. Yet after 534 hours, 1 minute, and 51 seconds, the longest filibuster in the history of the United StatesEVERETT M. DIRKSEN
Everett M. Dirksen. Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) represented central Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1933-1949. He later won four elections to the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1950. He rose through the leadership ranks of the Republican Party in the Senate as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee(1951
AN EARLY ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Everett Dirksen's Civil Rights Record: The Case of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Everett McKinley Dirksen enjoys a well-deserved reputation for his effectiveness in passing civil rights legislation. He led Senate Republicans in the successful effort to enact President Dwight Eisenhower’s civil rights program in 1957. THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. Named for Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) and located in his hometown of Pekin, Illinois, The Center is a non-profit, non-partisanorganization.
OUR PEOPLE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Board of Directors and Senior Advisers, 2020-2021. Greg Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Program Services, TCRC Inc., Tremont, IL; Greg Cook, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Paul Davis Restoration, Normal, IL PURPOSE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Purpose. The Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. The Center holds over 200 archival collections, including the papers of every U.S. Representative from central Illinois’s 18th congressional district (and its predecessors) since 1933. The Center has awarded over$1,100,000 in
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. “A BILLION HERE, A BILLION THERE” In another close call, the New York Times, January 23, 1961, quoted Dirksen: "Look at education – two-and-one-half billion – a billion for this, a billion for that, a billion for something else. Three to five billion for public works. You haven't got any budget balance left. You'll be deeply in the red."CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
OTHER | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Previous versions of The Center’s web suite included several special features based on our historical collections. We will re-post these features as they are updated to modern programming and internet accessstandards.
ON CIVIL RIGHTS: JUNE 10, 1964 On June 10, 1964, the Senate voted to end a five-months-long debate on what would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Between February and June, Senate opponents of the bill had proposed over 500 amendments designed to weaken the measure. Yet after 534 hours, 1 minute, and 51 seconds, the longest filibuster in the history of the United StatesEVERETT M. DIRKSEN
Everett M. Dirksen. Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) represented central Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1933-1949. He later won four elections to the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1950. He rose through the leadership ranks of the Republican Party in the Senate as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee(1951
AN EARLY ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Everett Dirksen's Civil Rights Record: The Case of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Everett McKinley Dirksen enjoys a well-deserved reputation for his effectiveness in passing civil rights legislation. He led Senate Republicans in the successful effort to enact President Dwight Eisenhower’s civil rights program in 1957. LOG IN | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress.INFORMATION
The Center, named for the late Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization devoted to the study of Congress. Since 1978, the Congressional Research Grants program has invested more than $1,100,000 to support over 500 projects. Applications are accepted atany time.
CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
EVERETT M. DIRKSEN COLLECTION The Dirksen Papers, the largest of the five divisions, consist predominately of files accumulated during Everett Dirksen's years as a U.S. Senator, 1951-69. Several smaller additions to the main collection include material spanning other years of Dirksen's life. Major file groups encompass campaigns and politics, public works,legislation
EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN Everett M. Dirksen as Candidate, 1926-1968. Everett McKinley Dirksen’s name appeared on the ballot in 26 elections beginning with his election to Pekin’s City Council in 1926. There followed nine primary and eight general elections to the U.S. House of Representatives as well as four primary and four general elections tothe U.S. Senate.
ROBERT H. MICHEL
In December 1980, Republicans in the House of Representatives chose Robert H. Michel of Illinois as their leader, the Minority Leader of the House, a position he held until retiring in 1995. “Anatomy of a Congressional Leadership Race” uses historical materials contained in the Robert H. Michel Papers housed at The Dirksen CongressionalNEIL MACNEIL
The 88th Congress. As the historic 88th Congress drew to a close in the fall of 1964, MacNeil, offered his appraisal. "Much of the time, the Congress looked clumsy and awkward. The Senate staggered through two debilitating and seemingly senseless filibusters," he wrote. "The House seemed constantly in need of someone to wipe its nose."ROBERT H. MICHEL
Robert Henry "Bob" Michel (pronounced "Michael"; born March 2, 1923) represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district and was the GOP leader in Congress, serving as Minority Leader for 14 years (1981–1995) during an era of Democratic Party House dominance. He was also Minority Whip for 6 years (1975–1981). A graduate ofBradley
PERSONAL 1864-1969
Everett McKinley Dirksen (January 4, 1896 – September 7, 1969) was an American politician of the Republican Party. He represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives (1933–1949) and U.S. Senate (1951–1969). As Senate Minority Leader for a decade, he played a highly visible and key role in the politics of the 1960s, including helping to write and pass the Civil Rights Act of DIRKSEN FORM LETTERS, 1951-69 Everett McKinley Dirksen (January 4, 1896 – September 7, 1969) was an American politician of the Republican Party. He represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives (1933–1949) and U.S. Senate (1951–1969). As Senate Minority Leader for a decade, he played a highly visible and key role in the politics of the 1960s, including helping to write and pass the Civil Rights Act of THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. Named for Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) and located in his hometown of Pekin, Illinois, The Center is a non-profit, non-partisanorganization.
OUR PEOPLE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Board of Directors and Senior Advisers, 2020-2021. Greg Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Program Services, TCRC Inc., Tremont, IL; Greg Cook, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Paul Davis Restoration, Normal, IL PURPOSE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Purpose. The Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. The Center holds over 200 archival collections, including the papers of every U.S. Representative from central Illinois’s 18th congressional district (and its predecessors) since 1933. The Center has awarded over$1,100,000 in
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. “A BILLION HERE, A BILLION THERE” In another close call, the New York Times, January 23, 1961, quoted Dirksen: "Look at education – two-and-one-half billion – a billion for this, a billion for that, a billion for something else. Three to five billion for public works. You haven't got any budget balance left. You'll be deeply in the red."CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
OTHER | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Previous versions of The Center’s web suite included several special features based on our historical collections. We will re-post these features as they are updated to modern programming and internet accessstandards.
ON CIVIL RIGHTS: JUNE 10, 1964 On June 10, 1964, the Senate voted to end a five-months-long debate on what would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Between February and June, Senate opponents of the bill had proposed over 500 amendments designed to weaken the measure. Yet after 534 hours, 1 minute, and 51 seconds, the longest filibuster in the history of the United StatesEVERETT M. DIRKSEN
Everett M. Dirksen. Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) represented central Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1933-1949. He later won four elections to the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1950. He rose through the leadership ranks of the Republican Party in the Senate as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee(1951
AN EARLY ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Everett Dirksen's Civil Rights Record: The Case of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Everett McKinley Dirksen enjoys a well-deserved reputation for his effectiveness in passing civil rights legislation. He led Senate Republicans in the successful effort to enact President Dwight Eisenhower’s civil rights program in 1957. THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. Named for Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) and located in his hometown of Pekin, Illinois, The Center is a non-profit, non-partisanorganization.
OUR PEOPLE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Board of Directors and Senior Advisers, 2020-2021. Greg Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Program Services, TCRC Inc., Tremont, IL; Greg Cook, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Paul Davis Restoration, Normal, IL PURPOSE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Purpose. The Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. The Center holds over 200 archival collections, including the papers of every U.S. Representative from central Illinois’s 18th congressional district (and its predecessors) since 1933. The Center has awarded over$1,100,000 in
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. “A BILLION HERE, A BILLION THERE” In another close call, the New York Times, January 23, 1961, quoted Dirksen: "Look at education – two-and-one-half billion – a billion for this, a billion for that, a billion for something else. Three to five billion for public works. You haven't got any budget balance left. You'll be deeply in the red."CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
OTHER | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Previous versions of The Center’s web suite included several special features based on our historical collections. We will re-post these features as they are updated to modern programming and internet accessstandards.
EVERETT M. DIRKSEN
Everett M. Dirksen. Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) represented central Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1933-1949. He later won four elections to the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1950. He rose through the leadership ranks of the Republican Party in the Senate as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee(1951
AN EARLY ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Everett Dirksen's Civil Rights Record: The Case of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Everett McKinley Dirksen enjoys a well-deserved reputation for his effectiveness in passing civil rights legislation. He led Senate Republicans in the successful effort to enact President Dwight Eisenhower’s civil rights program in 1957. ON CIVIL RIGHTS: JUNE 10, 1964 On June 10, 1964, the Senate voted to end a five-months-long debate on what would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Between February and June, Senate opponents of the bill had proposed over 500 amendments designed to weaken the measure. Yet after 534 hours, 1 minute, and 51 seconds, the longest filibuster in the history of the United States LOG IN | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress.INFORMATION
The Center, named for the late Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization devoted to the study of Congress. Since 1978, the Congressional Research Grants program has invested more than $1,100,000 to support over 500 projects. Applications are accepted atany time.
CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
EVERETT M. DIRKSEN COLLECTION The Dirksen Papers, the largest of the five divisions, consist predominately of files accumulated during Everett Dirksen's years as a U.S. Senator, 1951-69. Several smaller additions to the main collection include material spanning other years of Dirksen's life. Major file groups encompass campaigns and politics, public works,legislation
EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN Everett M. Dirksen as Candidate, 1926-1968. Everett McKinley Dirksen’s name appeared on the ballot in 26 elections beginning with his election to Pekin’s City Council in 1926. There followed nine primary and eight general elections to the U.S. House of Representatives as well as four primary and four general elections tothe U.S. Senate.
ROBERT H. MICHEL
In December 1980, Republicans in the House of Representatives chose Robert H. Michel of Illinois as their leader, the Minority Leader of the House, a position he held until retiring in 1995. “Anatomy of a Congressional Leadership Race” uses historical materials contained in the Robert H. Michel Papers housed at The Dirksen CongressionalNEIL MACNEIL
The 88th Congress. As the historic 88th Congress drew to a close in the fall of 1964, MacNeil, offered his appraisal. "Much of the time, the Congress looked clumsy and awkward. The Senate staggered through two debilitating and seemingly senseless filibusters," he wrote. "The House seemed constantly in need of someone to wipe its nose."ROBERT H. MICHEL
Robert Henry "Bob" Michel (pronounced "Michael"; born March 2, 1923) represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district and was the GOP leader in Congress, serving as Minority Leader for 14 years (1981–1995) during an era of Democratic Party House dominance. He was also Minority Whip for 6 years (1975–1981). A graduate ofBradley
PERSONAL 1864-1969
Everett McKinley Dirksen (January 4, 1896 – September 7, 1969) was an American politician of the Republican Party. He represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives (1933–1949) and U.S. Senate (1951–1969). As Senate Minority Leader for a decade, he played a highly visible and key role in the politics of the 1960s, including helping to write and pass the Civil Rights Act of DIRKSEN FORM LETTERS, 1951-69 Everett McKinley Dirksen (January 4, 1896 – September 7, 1969) was an American politician of the Republican Party. He represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives (1933–1949) and U.S. Senate (1951–1969). As Senate Minority Leader for a decade, he played a highly visible and key role in the politics of the 1960s, including helping to write and pass the Civil Rights Act of THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. Named for Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) and located in his hometown of Pekin, Illinois, The Center is a non-profit, non-partisanorganization.
OUR PEOPLE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Board of Directors and Senior Advisers, 2020-2021. Greg Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Program Services, TCRC Inc., Tremont, IL; Greg Cook, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Paul Davis Restoration, Normal, IL PURPOSE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Purpose. The Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. The Center holds over 200 archival collections, including the papers of every U.S. Representative from central Illinois’s 18th congressional district (and its predecessors) since 1933. The Center has awarded over$1,100,000 in
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. “A BILLION HERE, A BILLION THERE” In another close call, the New York Times, January 23, 1961, quoted Dirksen: "Look at education – two-and-one-half billion – a billion for this, a billion for that, a billion for something else. Three to five billion for public works. You haven't got any budget balance left. You'll be deeply in the red."CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
OTHER | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Previous versions of The Center’s web suite included several special features based on our historical collections. We will re-post these features as they are updated to modern programming and internet accessstandards.
ON CIVIL RIGHTS: JUNE 10, 1964 On June 10, 1964, the Senate voted to end a five-months-long debate on what would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Between February and June, Senate opponents of the bill had proposed over 500 amendments designed to weaken the measure. Yet after 534 hours, 1 minute, and 51 seconds, the longest filibuster in the history of the United StatesEVERETT M. DIRKSEN
Everett M. Dirksen. Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) represented central Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1933-1949. He later won four elections to the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1950. He rose through the leadership ranks of the Republican Party in the Senate as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee(1951
AN EARLY ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Everett Dirksen's Civil Rights Record: The Case of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Everett McKinley Dirksen enjoys a well-deserved reputation for his effectiveness in passing civil rights legislation. He led Senate Republicans in the successful effort to enact President Dwight Eisenhower’s civil rights program in 1957. THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. Named for Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) and located in his hometown of Pekin, Illinois, The Center is a non-profit, non-partisanorganization.
OUR PEOPLE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Board of Directors and Senior Advisers, 2020-2021. Greg Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Program Services, TCRC Inc., Tremont, IL; Greg Cook, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Paul Davis Restoration, Normal, IL PURPOSE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Purpose. The Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. The Center holds over 200 archival collections, including the papers of every U.S. Representative from central Illinois’s 18th congressional district (and its predecessors) since 1933. The Center has awarded over$1,100,000 in
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. “A BILLION HERE, A BILLION THERE” In another close call, the New York Times, January 23, 1961, quoted Dirksen: "Look at education – two-and-one-half billion – a billion for this, a billion for that, a billion for something else. Three to five billion for public works. You haven't got any budget balance left. You'll be deeply in the red."CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
OTHER | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Previous versions of The Center’s web suite included several special features based on our historical collections. We will re-post these features as they are updated to modern programming and internet accessstandards.
ON CIVIL RIGHTS: JUNE 10, 1964 On June 10, 1964, the Senate voted to end a five-months-long debate on what would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Between February and June, Senate opponents of the bill had proposed over 500 amendments designed to weaken the measure. Yet after 534 hours, 1 minute, and 51 seconds, the longest filibuster in the history of the United StatesEVERETT M. DIRKSEN
Everett M. Dirksen. Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) represented central Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1933-1949. He later won four elections to the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1950. He rose through the leadership ranks of the Republican Party in the Senate as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee(1951
AN EARLY ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Everett Dirksen's Civil Rights Record: The Case of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Everett McKinley Dirksen enjoys a well-deserved reputation for his effectiveness in passing civil rights legislation. He led Senate Republicans in the successful effort to enact President Dwight Eisenhower’s civil rights program in 1957. LOG IN | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress.INFORMATION
The Center, named for the late Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization devoted to the study of Congress. Since 1978, the Congressional Research Grants program has invested more than $1,100,000 to support over 500 projects. Applications are accepted atany time.
CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
EVERETT M. DIRKSEN COLLECTION The Dirksen Papers, the largest of the five divisions, consist predominately of files accumulated during Everett Dirksen's years as a U.S. Senator, 1951-69. Several smaller additions to the main collection include material spanning other years of Dirksen's life. Major file groups encompass campaigns and politics, public works,legislation
EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN Everett M. Dirksen as Candidate, 1926-1968. Everett McKinley Dirksen’s name appeared on the ballot in 26 elections beginning with his election to Pekin’s City Council in 1926. There followed nine primary and eight general elections to the U.S. House of Representatives as well as four primary and four general elections tothe U.S. Senate.
ROBERT H. MICHEL
In December 1980, Republicans in the House of Representatives chose Robert H. Michel of Illinois as their leader, the Minority Leader of the House, a position he held until retiring in 1995. “Anatomy of a Congressional Leadership Race” uses historical materials contained in the Robert H. Michel Papers housed at The Dirksen CongressionalNEIL MACNEIL
The 88th Congress. As the historic 88th Congress drew to a close in the fall of 1964, MacNeil, offered his appraisal. "Much of the time, the Congress looked clumsy and awkward. The Senate staggered through two debilitating and seemingly senseless filibusters," he wrote. "The House seemed constantly in need of someone to wipe its nose."ROBERT H. MICHEL
Robert Henry "Bob" Michel (pronounced "Michael"; born March 2, 1923) represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district and was the GOP leader in Congress, serving as Minority Leader for 14 years (1981–1995) during an era of Democratic Party House dominance. He was also Minority Whip for 6 years (1975–1981). A graduate ofBradley
PERSONAL 1864-1969
Everett McKinley Dirksen (January 4, 1896 – September 7, 1969) was an American politician of the Republican Party. He represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives (1933–1949) and U.S. Senate (1951–1969). As Senate Minority Leader for a decade, he played a highly visible and key role in the politics of the 1960s, including helping to write and pass the Civil Rights Act of DIRKSEN FORM LETTERS, 1951-69 Everett McKinley Dirksen (January 4, 1896 – September 7, 1969) was an American politician of the Republican Party. He represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives (1933–1949) and U.S. Senate (1951–1969). As Senate Minority Leader for a decade, he played a highly visible and key role in the politics of the 1960s, including helping to write and pass the Civil Rights Act of THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. Named for Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) and located in his hometown of Pekin, Illinois, The Center is a non-profit, non-partisanorganization.
OUR PEOPLE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Board of Directors and Senior Advisers, 2020-2021. Greg Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Program Services, TCRC Inc., Tremont, IL; Greg Cook, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Paul Davis Restoration, Normal, IL PURPOSE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Purpose. The Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. The Center holds over 200 archival collections, including the papers of every U.S. Representative from central Illinois’s 18th congressional district (and its predecessors) since 1933. The Center has awarded over$1,100,000 in
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The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. “A BILLION HERE, A BILLION THERE” In another close call, the New York Times, January 23, 1961, quoted Dirksen: "Look at education – two-and-one-half billion – a billion for this, a billion for that, a billion for something else. Three to five billion for public works. You haven't got any budget balance left. You'll be deeply in the red."CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
OTHER | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Previous versions of The Center’s web suite included several special features based on our historical collections. We will re-post these features as they are updated to modern programming and internet accessstandards.
ON CIVIL RIGHTS: JUNE 10, 1964 On June 10, 1964, the Senate voted to end a five-months-long debate on what would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Between February and June, Senate opponents of the bill had proposed over 500 amendments designed to weaken the measure. Yet after 534 hours, 1 minute, and 51 seconds, the longest filibuster in the history of the United StatesEVERETT M. DIRKSEN
Everett M. Dirksen. Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) represented central Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1933-1949. He later won four elections to the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1950. He rose through the leadership ranks of the Republican Party in the Senate as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee(1951
AN EARLY ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Everett Dirksen's Civil Rights Record: The Case of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Everett McKinley Dirksen enjoys a well-deserved reputation for his effectiveness in passing civil rights legislation. He led Senate Republicans in the successful effort to enact President Dwight Eisenhower’s civil rights program in 1957. THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. Named for Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) and located in his hometown of Pekin, Illinois, The Center is a non-profit, non-partisanorganization.
OUR PEOPLE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Board of Directors and Senior Advisers, 2020-2021. Greg Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Program Services, TCRC Inc., Tremont, IL; Greg Cook, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Paul Davis Restoration, Normal, IL PURPOSE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Purpose. The Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. The Center holds over 200 archival collections, including the papers of every U.S. Representative from central Illinois’s 18th congressional district (and its predecessors) since 1933. The Center has awarded over$1,100,000 in
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The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. “A BILLION HERE, A BILLION THERE” In another close call, the New York Times, January 23, 1961, quoted Dirksen: "Look at education – two-and-one-half billion – a billion for this, a billion for that, a billion for something else. Three to five billion for public works. You haven't got any budget balance left. You'll be deeply in the red."CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
OTHER | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Previous versions of The Center’s web suite included several special features based on our historical collections. We will re-post these features as they are updated to modern programming and internet accessstandards.
ON CIVIL RIGHTS: JUNE 10, 1964 On June 10, 1964, the Senate voted to end a five-months-long debate on what would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Between February and June, Senate opponents of the bill had proposed over 500 amendments designed to weaken the measure. Yet after 534 hours, 1 minute, and 51 seconds, the longest filibuster in the history of the United StatesEVERETT M. DIRKSEN
Everett M. Dirksen. Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) represented central Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1933-1949. He later won four elections to the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1950. He rose through the leadership ranks of the Republican Party in the Senate as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee(1951
AN EARLY ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Everett Dirksen's Civil Rights Record: The Case of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Everett McKinley Dirksen enjoys a well-deserved reputation for his effectiveness in passing civil rights legislation. He led Senate Republicans in the successful effort to enact President Dwight Eisenhower’s civil rights program in 1957. LOG IN | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress.INFORMATION
The Center, named for the late Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization devoted to the study of Congress. Since 1978, the Congressional Research Grants program has invested more than $1,100,000 to support over 500 projects. Applications are accepted atany time.
CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
EVERETT M. DIRKSEN COLLECTION The Dirksen Papers, the largest of the five divisions, consist predominately of files accumulated during Everett Dirksen's years as a U.S. Senator, 1951-69. Several smaller additions to the main collection include material spanning other years of Dirksen's life. Major file groups encompass campaigns and politics, public works,legislation
EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN Everett M. Dirksen as Candidate, 1926-1968. Everett McKinley Dirksen’s name appeared on the ballot in 26 elections beginning with his election to Pekin’s City Council in 1926. There followed nine primary and eight general elections to the U.S. House of Representatives as well as four primary and four general elections tothe U.S. Senate.
ROBERT H. MICHEL
In December 1980, Republicans in the House of Representatives chose Robert H. Michel of Illinois as their leader, the Minority Leader of the House, a position he held until retiring in 1995. “Anatomy of a Congressional Leadership Race” uses historical materials contained in the Robert H. Michel Papers housed at The Dirksen CongressionalNEIL MACNEIL
The 88th Congress. As the historic 88th Congress drew to a close in the fall of 1964, MacNeil, offered his appraisal. "Much of the time, the Congress looked clumsy and awkward. The Senate staggered through two debilitating and seemingly senseless filibusters," he wrote. "The House seemed constantly in need of someone to wipe its nose."ROBERT H. MICHEL
Robert Henry "Bob" Michel (pronounced "Michael"; born March 2, 1923) represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district and was the GOP leader in Congress, serving as Minority Leader for 14 years (1981–1995) during an era of Democratic Party House dominance. He was also Minority Whip for 6 years (1975–1981). A graduate ofBradley
PERSONAL 1864-1969
Everett McKinley Dirksen (January 4, 1896 – September 7, 1969) was an American politician of the Republican Party. He represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives (1933–1949) and U.S. Senate (1951–1969). As Senate Minority Leader for a decade, he played a highly visible and key role in the politics of the 1960s, including helping to write and pass the Civil Rights Act of DIRKSEN FORM LETTERS, 1951-69 Everett McKinley Dirksen (January 4, 1896 – September 7, 1969) was an American politician of the Republican Party. He represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives (1933–1949) and U.S. Senate (1951–1969). As Senate Minority Leader for a decade, he played a highly visible and key role in the politics of the 1960s, including helping to write and pass the Civil Rights Act of THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. Named for Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) and located in his hometown of Pekin, Illinois, The Center is a non-profit, non-partisanorganization.
OUR PEOPLE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Board of Directors and Senior Advisers, 2020-2021. Greg Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Program Services, TCRC Inc., Tremont, IL; Greg Cook, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Paul Davis Restoration, Normal, IL PURPOSE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Purpose. The Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. The Center holds over 200 archival collections, including the papers of every U.S. Representative from central Illinois’s 18th congressional district (and its predecessors) since 1933. The Center has awarded over$1,100,000 in
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress.CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
“A BILLION HERE, A BILLION THERE” In another close call, the New York Times, January 23, 1961, quoted Dirksen: "Look at education – two-and-one-half billion – a billion for this, a billion for that, a billion for something else. Three to five billion for public works. You haven't got any budget balance left. You'll be deeply in the red." OTHER | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Previous versions of The Center’s web suite included several special features based on our historical collections. We will re-post these features as they are updated to modern programming and internet accessstandards.
EVERETT M. DIRKSEN
Everett M. Dirksen. Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) represented central Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1933-1949. He later won four elections to the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1950. He rose through the leadership ranks of the Republican Party in the Senate as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee(1951
ON CIVIL RIGHTS: JUNE 10, 1964 On June 10, 1964, the Senate voted to end a five-months-long debate on what would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Between February and June, Senate opponents of the bill had proposed over 500 amendments designed to weaken the measure. Yet after 534 hours, 1 minute, and 51 seconds, the longest filibuster in the history of the United StatesNEIL MACNEIL
The 88th Congress. As the historic 88th Congress drew to a close in the fall of 1964, MacNeil, offered his appraisal. "Much of the time, the Congress looked clumsy and awkward. The Senate staggered through two debilitating and seemingly senseless filibusters," he wrote. "The House seemed constantly in need of someone to wipe its nose." THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. Named for Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) and located in his hometown of Pekin, Illinois, The Center is a non-profit, non-partisanorganization.
OUR PEOPLE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Board of Directors and Senior Advisers, 2020-2021. Greg Cassidy, Senior Vice President of Program Services, TCRC Inc., Tremont, IL; Greg Cook, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Paul Davis Restoration, Normal, IL PURPOSE | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Purpose. The Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. The Center holds over 200 archival collections, including the papers of every U.S. Representative from central Illinois’s 18th congressional district (and its predecessors) since 1933. The Center has awarded over$1,100,000 in
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Dirksen Congressional Center. The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress.CIVIL RIGHTS
The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in legislative attempts to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. The story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is interesting and instructive because it illustrates how an historically important piece of legislation became part of our nation’s heritage. An examinationof
“A BILLION HERE, A BILLION THERE” In another close call, the New York Times, January 23, 1961, quoted Dirksen: "Look at education – two-and-one-half billion – a billion for this, a billion for that, a billion for something else. Three to five billion for public works. You haven't got any budget balance left. You'll be deeply in the red." OTHER | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Previous versions of The Center’s web suite included several special features based on our historical collections. We will re-post these features as they are updated to modern programming and internet accessstandards.
EVERETT M. DIRKSEN
Everett M. Dirksen. Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) represented central Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1933-1949. He later won four elections to the U.S. Senate, beginning in 1950. He rose through the leadership ranks of the Republican Party in the Senate as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee(1951
ON CIVIL RIGHTS: JUNE 10, 1964 On June 10, 1964, the Senate voted to end a five-months-long debate on what would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Between February and June, Senate opponents of the bill had proposed over 500 amendments designed to weaken the measure. Yet after 534 hours, 1 minute, and 51 seconds, the longest filibuster in the history of the United StatesNEIL MACNEIL
The 88th Congress. As the historic 88th Congress drew to a close in the fall of 1964, MacNeil, offered his appraisal. "Much of the time, the Congress looked clumsy and awkward. The Senate staggered through two debilitating and seemingly senseless filibusters," he wrote. "The House seemed constantly in need of someone to wipe its nose." RESEARCH COLLECTIONS Research Collections. The Dirksen Congressional Center houses the papers, photographs, and memorabilia of Everett M. Dirksen, Harold H. Velde, Robert H. Michel, Ray LaHood, and Aaron Schock. These collections provide uninterrupted coverage of the central Illinois district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1933.OTHER COLLECTIONS
Other Collections. In addition to the five major collections, The Center houses smaller collections of papers, artifacts, oral histories, and miscellany donated by others. Most of these materials related to Dirksen. A list of collections open to researchers follows:NEIL MACNEIL
The 88th Congress. As the historic 88th Congress drew to a close in the fall of 1964, MacNeil, offered his appraisal. "Much of the time, the Congress looked clumsy and awkward. The Senate staggered through two debilitating and seemingly senseless filibusters," he wrote. "The House seemed constantly in need of someone to wipe its nose."SCHOLARSHIPS
Ray and Kathy LaHood Scholarships for the Study of American Government. The Dirksen Center sponsors the LaHood Scholarships to promote the study of politics and governance as practiced by the distinguished public servants who have represented Illinois's 18th district in Congress, a list which includes Abraham Lincoln, Everett Dirksen, Robert H. Michel, Ray LaHood and, currently, Congressman COLLECTION | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER Collection. The Robert H. Michel Collection, first acquired by The Center in 1989 and supplemented over the years, is currently being processed. The basic organization follows: Alphabetical Series 20 linear feet. "Green" copies of outgoing correspondence organized alphabetically by recipient's name. EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN Everett M. Dirksen as Candidate, 1926-1968. Everett McKinley Dirksen’s name appeared on the ballot in 26 elections beginning with his election to Pekin’s City Council in 1926. There followed nine primary and eight general elections to the U.S. House of Representatives as well as four primary and four general elections tothe U.S. Senate.
HOW DO I APPLY?
How do I apply? Please contact Tiffany White for the application at twhite@dirksencenter.org. The Congressional Research Grant Application contains the following elements: Congressional Research Grant Project Description. A description of the project's goals, methods, and intended results demonstrating clearly its importance to the grantsNEIL MACNEIL
Neil MacNeil. MacNeil’s daughter, Deirdre, donated the collection to The Center following its use by Richard A. Baker, Historian Emeritus of the U.S. Senate, who consulted the collection to complete a manuscript on the history of the Senate begun by MacNeil. Baker packed and shipped the records to The Center in August 2012.ROBERT H. MICHEL
In December 1980, Republicans in the House of Representatives chose Robert H. Michel of Illinois as their leader, the Minority Leader of the House, a position he held until retiring in 1995. “Anatomy of a Congressional Leadership Race” uses historical materials contained in the Robert H. Michel Papers housed at The Dirksen CongressionalROBERT H. MICHEL
Robert Henry "Bob" Michel (pronounced "Michael"; born March 2, 1923) represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district and was the GOP leader in Congress, serving as Minority Leader for 14 years (1981–1995) during an era of Democratic Party House dominance. He was also Minority Whip for 6 years (1975–1981). A graduate ofBradley
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THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER The Dirksen Congressional Center promotes research and scholarship to advance the public understanding of the U.S. Congress. Named for Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1969) and located in his hometown of Pekin, Illinois, The Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. Dirksen served in the U.S. House from 1933-1949, the U.S. Senate from 1951-1969, and as Minority Leader of the Senate from 1959 until his death in September 1969. RESEARCH COLLECTIONS THE CENTER HOUSES MORE THAN 200 HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN (1896-1969) Dirksen served in the U.S. House, 1933-1949, and in the Senate, 1951-1969. His collection consists of 2,000 feet of reference volumes, still photographs, audiovisual items, memorabilia, and papers.Learn More
HAROLD H. VELDE (1910-1985) Velde served in the U.S. House, 1949-1957, and chaired the House Un-American Activities Committee, 1953-1955. His collection consists of 12 feet of papers, scrapbooks, and ephemera.Learn More
ROBERT H. MICHEL (1923-2017) Michel served in the U.S. House, 1957-1995. His collection consists of 970 feet of artifacts, photographs, and papers.Learn More
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LaHood served in the U.S. House, 1995-2009 and as U.S. Secretary of Transportation, 2009-2013. His collection consists of 500 feet of artifacts, photographs and papers.Learn More
NEIL MACNEIL (1923-2008) MacNeil reported on the U.S. Congress for _Time Magazine_, 1958-1987. His collection consists of 36 feet of papers.Learn More
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