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There is an unsung #Texas hero whose Congressional efforts go unrecognized. Today, I want you to meet Representative Oscar Callaway (D-Texas) who served from 1911 to 1917. https://history.house.gov/People/Listing/C/CALLAWAY,-Oscar-(C000056)/
Callaway was known as being a straight-shooter and.
Callaway was known as being a straight-shooter and.
The 64th Congress (1917) was debating funding submarines in case the U.S. was asked to join European Allies in the fight against Germany. He offered a story about how the press (media) became so powerful that they could DEMAND their DESIRE actions from CONGRESS. #Shocking
Callaway's description before Congress ensured that future readers of the #CongressionalRecord would understand why #MediaIsTheEnemyOfThePeople https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GPO-CRECB-1917-pt3-v54/ pg 472/1074
U.S. Representative Oscar Callaway, on behalf of
, I SALUTE you and thank you for serving.
U.S. Representative Oscar Callaway, on behalf of
, I SALUTE you and thank you for serving.
And there you have it
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