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Anti-Apartheid Movement in the House
Anti-Apartheid Movement in the House
Anti-Apartheid Movement in the House
Representative Dellums recalls the early days of the anti-apartheid movement in the House.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
Bringing the Human Family Together
Bringing the Human Family Together
Bringing the Human Family Together
Representative Dellums recounts his experience of becoming the first African American to represent a majority-white district.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
Chairmen and Seniority
Chairmen and Seniority
Chairmen and Seniority
Representative Dellums shares memories of his ascension to chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
Changes During the 94th Congress
Changes During the 94th Congress
Changes During the 94th Congress
Representative Dellums describes the impact of the Watergate scandal on Congress.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
Consequences of Historic Appointment
Consequences of Historic Appointment
Consequences of Historic Appointment
Representative Dellums reflects on how his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee affected the Congressional Black Caucus.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
First African-American Member on the House Armed Services Committee
First African-American Member on the House Armed Services Committee
First African-American Member on the House Armed Services Committee
Representative Dellums describes an important meeting with Speaker of the House Carl Albert of Oklahoma, and his historic appointment to the House Armed Services Committee.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
Getting Arrested for the Cause
Getting Arrested for the Cause
Getting Arrested for the Cause
Representative Dellums remembers the protests by House Members outside the South African Embassy in Washington, DC.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
Meeting President Nelson Mandela
Meeting President Nelson Mandela
Meeting President Nelson Mandela
Representative Dellums shares his memories of his first meeting President Nelson Mandela of South Africa.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
Reactions to the Portrait
Reactions to the Portrait
Reactions to the Portrait
Representative Dellums recounts the reactions to his portrait.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
Representing the 1960s
Representing the 1960s
Representing the 1960s
Representative Dellums discusses representing the diverse movements coming out of the Bay Area in the 1960s.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
Selecting an Artist
Selecting an Artist
Selecting an Artist
Representative Dellums recalls the process of choosing an artist for his portrait.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
Sense of Pride
Sense of Pride
Sense of Pride
Representative Dellums reflects on the personal importance of his portrait.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
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