Presidents Inauguration

Abstract The Hon. Clifford B. “Cliff” Stearns is a GWU alumnus and Air Force veteran who represented Florida’s 6th district in Congress for almost a quarter century. A self-styled “Citizen Congressman,” he strongly advocated for financial restraint and conservative values. This proved to be a powerful message that resonated with voters during the 1990’s when the GOP reclaimed the majority in the House of Representatives. While his committee work lies at the core of this collection, the papers...

Abstract John H. Lodge (1925-2009) was an ophthalmologist and Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology at the George Washington University Medical School from 1958 to 1970. He received a Bachelor of Arts from West Virginia University in 1947, and a Medical Degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1951. He completed post-graduate training at the Ohio State University Medical Center, the University of Wisconsin Medical School, and Harvard Medical School. He served 2 years as an ophthamologist in the United...

Abstract These materials in this collection relate to the work of Michael Burda related to both Inaugurations of Ronald Reagan in 1981 and 1985. There is material detailing the distribution of the special whiskey commemorating the inauguration of Ronald Reagan. The presentation of the whiskey was made at a reception in Washington honoring President Reagan and the doctors at George Washington University Medical Center who were responsible for saving the President's life following the shooting in 1981....