Speaker Portrait: J. Dennis Hastert
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Symbolism and the Speakership
Speaker Hastert explains the symbolism in his portrait.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Interview recorded May 1, 2012
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Deed of Gift
Portrait Unveiling
Speaker Hastert recalls his portrait unveiling.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Interview recorded May 1, 2012
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Deed of Gift
Busy Life of a Speaker
Speaker Hastert discusses the hectic schedules of modern-day Speakers of the House.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Interview recorded May 1, 2012
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Deed of Gift
Images & Artifacts
John Dennis Hastert
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The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert of Illinois served as the 51st Speaker of the House.
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Inkstand
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Before the Speaker calls each session of the House to order, this coin-silver inkstand is placed on the rostrum. The inkstand is considered the oldest surviving artifact of the House and was made between 1810 and 1820. Although its origins are mysterious, it most likely came into the House around 1819.
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Mace
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The silver Mace, symbol of the House’s authority, has been in use in the House since 1841 when the Members met in the old House Chamber. It was crafted by William Adams, a New York silversmith. The original House Mace had been destroyed when the British burned the Capitol in 1814, and during the intervening years, a wooden mace was used. A silver globe with an eagle perched on it sits at the top of the Mace, with the Western Hemisphere facing front.
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