Senator William F. Knowland at the Commonwealth Club [sound recording]. 1957.

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Senator William F. Knowland at the Commonwealth Club [sound recording]. 1957.

Comments on developments in the Middle East and Soviet Union's involvement.

1 sound tape reel : mono. ; 10 in.

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Knowland, William Fife, 1908-1974

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William Knowland The Forgotten Leader In 1953, the convergence of unusual circumstances gave the Democrats the plurality of the Senate's membership while the Senate Republicans maintained their majority party status. The situation made it impossible for the new Republican leader to control the legislative agenda. Indeed, Senator William Knowland lamented his ineffectiveness on the Senate floor, "Mr. President, ... I have the responsibilities of being the majority leader in this body withou...