Howard H. Baker, Jr. Oral History, 2007-05-21
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Title
Howard H. Baker, Jr. Oral History, 2007-05-21
Description
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Baker talks about his experiences with Bob Dole, unwritten procedures of the Senate, the role of the Majority Leader, Nixon and other topics.
Baker’s many positions included Senate Minority Leader (1977-1981), Senate Majority Leader (1981-1985), White House Chief of Staff (1987-1988), and Ambassador to Japan (2001-2005). He worked very closely with Senator Dole and was the recipient of the 2006 Dole Leadership Prize.
Baker’s many positions included Senate Minority Leader (1977-1981), Senate Majority Leader (1981-1985), White House Chief of Staff (1987-1988), and Ambassador to Japan (2001-2005). He worked very closely with Senator Dole and was the recipient of the 2006 Dole Leadership Prize.
Creator
Richard Norton Smith
Source
Audio only: (MP3) baker_howard_2007-05-07
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Date
5/21/2007
Relation
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Language
English
Coverage
0:57:45
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Duration
1:14:12
Transcription
Transcript of Interview (with index) (PDF):
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Interviewer
Brien R. Williams
Interviewee
Howard Baker
Citation
Richard Norton Smith, “Howard H. Baker, Jr. Oral History, 2007-05-21,” The Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archives and Special Collections Digital Exhibits, accessed May 16, 2024, https://dolearchives.omeka.net/items/show/213.