A collection of fascinating profiles of six well-known Speakers of the House -- Henry Clay, Thomas Bracket Reed, Joe Cannon, Sam Rayburn, Tip O'Neill, and Tom Foley -- recounting how these powerful representatives of the people struggled with the tough issues of their day and providing an overview of the role of Speaker in our democracy. Includes a foreword by Speaker Tom Foley.
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A collection of fascinating profiles of six well-known Speakers of the House -- Henry Clay, Thomas Bracket Reed, Joe Cannon, Sam Rayburn, Tip O'Neill, and Tom Foley -- recounting how these powerful representatives of the people struggled with the tough issues of their day and providing an overview of the role of Speaker in our democracy. Includes a foreword by Speaker Tom Foley.
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