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Transcript of interview with Howard & Dorothy Cannon by K.J. Evans, September 28, 1998

Date

1998-09-28

Description

On September 28, 1998, K.J. Evans interviewed former United States Senator Howard Cannon (born 1912 in St. George, Utah) about his life and political experiences. Also present were his wife, Dorothy Cannon, his daughter, Nancy Downing, and another participant identified as Caroline Rose. Cannon first talks about his family background and his parents’ occupations before mentioning his involvement in a music band and his pastime of flying aircraft. He then discusses his first political involvement and mentions his work for the Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office. Evans then asks about Cannon’s service with the Air National Guard and his combat experiences during World War II, specifically on D-Day. The interview then moves to a discussion on some of the work Cannon fulfilled as a senator, particularly military-based projects and black projects, and his work in creating Nellis Air Force Base. Evans later asks Cannon questions about his interaction with presidents, his thoughts on the Vietnam War, his support for civil rights, and his politically liberal stance as a lawmaker. Cannon also provides details on his relationships with Senators Walter Baring and Alan Bible, his interaction with Lyndon B. Johnson, and his campaign against Chic Hecht.

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Howard Cannon speaking with three unidentified people: photographic print

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1983 (year approximate)

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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Photograph of Howard Hughes seated at banquet table, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1940

Description

Howard Hughes (center), seated at banquet table.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes in New York, July 1938

Date

1938-07

Description

A view of Howard Hughes sitting in the back of a car, likely being driven to a New York hotel, after landing the Lockheed 14 at Floyd Bennett Field. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes on his way to a hotel after arriving in New York. 7-14-38. (Press Association)"

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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, Chicago, 1938

Date

1938

Description

A view of a smiling Howard Hughes at a parade held for him in Chicago. Hughes is seen sitting between two unidentified men in the back of the first car in line.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes in France, July 1938

Date

1938-07

Description

Description printed on photograph's accompanying strip of paper: "Howard Hughes speaking into a mike at Paris before leaving for Moscow on the second leg of his round the world flight 7-12-1938"

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Howard Cannon and Jack Pettiti: photographic print

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1983 (year approximate)

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Edward J. Allen Associates, INC. Nevadas Largest Photographic Organization P.O. Box 4253 - Las Vegas Nevada 89106"

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Photograph of Howard Hughes at his desk, circa 1947

Date

1947 to 1948

Description

Howard hughes seated at his desk.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes, Glendale, California, circa 1937

Date

1936 to 1938

Description

The black and white view of Howard Hughes sitting in an unidentified plane surrounded by unnamed people in Glendale, California. Printed on a paper included with the photograph: "Howard Hughes is shown at Glendale, Calif., after a nonstop flight from Chicago. (Press Association) (H.H. 16)."

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Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Description

A close up of Howard Hughes smiling with two unidentified men.

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