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Introduction to the "Arizona's Statesman: Congressman John J. Rhodes" online exhibit.
Brief overview of Rhodes' career in the U.S. House of Representatives and a table listing the subjects discussed in the exhibit.
This document consists of an essay and a personal narrative. The essay discusses Rhodes' early life, education at Kansas State University and Harvard University, marriage to Betty Harvey, and military service. In the personal narrative, Rhodes recounts his experience of the events of December 7, 1941. This piece is illustrated with images from Rhodes' archival collections.
Essay discussing Rhodes' separation from military service, move to Arizona, entry into and involvement with local Republican politics, election to the House of Representatives from Arizona's District 1, and early years in Congress. This piece is illustrated with images from Rhodes' archival collections.
In this essay, Rhodes describes the complex political battle that culminated in the Central Arizona Project, which Rhodes considered one of his greatest achievements. This piece is illustrated with images from Rhodes' archival collections.
This document includes an article regarding Rhodes' difficult role as Minority Leader during Watergate and Rhodes' reflections on the Nixon administration, Watergate, and his decision to vote in favor of impeaching President Nixon. This piece is illustrated with images from Rhodes' archival collections.
This document discusses Rhodes' chairmanship of the 1976 and 1980 Republican National Conventions. It includes Rhodes' recollections of these events and is illustrated with images from Rhodes' archival collections.
This document consists of an essay discussing Rhodes' final term in Congress, including his decision not to run for Minority Leader, and a transcription of Rhodes' farewell remarks, which include his assessment of the state of the country and his vision for its future. It is illustrated with images from Rhodes' archival collections.
This document contains a summary of Rhodes' activities after leaving Congress. It includes several essays and speeches by Rhodes dating from this period on such topics as bipartisanship, September 11, 2001, the Committee for a Responsible Budget, Arizona's economy, the need for corporate reform, the George W. Bush administration, Social Security, Government Obligation bonds, and the Iraq War. It is illustrated with images from Rhodes' archival collections.
This document includes transcripts of remarks and a column published in The Washington Post regarding Rhodes' receipt of the Congressional Distinguished Service Award in addition to an essay by Rhodes on the subject of leadership.