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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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Senator Alan Bible and Howard Cannon with Secretary of State William Swackhammer: photographic print

Date

1982-02-25

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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Photograph of Howard Hughes in his plane, January 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Black and white photograph of Howard Hughes posing in the cockpit of his plane, probably the Northrop Gamma Racer.

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Howard Cannon with General Bernard A. Schriever at the 9999th Air Force Reserve Squadron's first meeting in the new Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.: photographic print, approximately 1950 to 1983

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Item

Archival Collection

Howard Cannon Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00192
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 20

Archival Component

Howard Cannon with General Bernard A. Schriever at the 9999th Air Force Reserve Squadron's first meeting in the new Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.: photographic print, approximately 1950 to 1983

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Howard Cannon Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00192
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 20

Archival Component

Photograph of one of Howard Hughes' planes, circa late 1930s

Date

1936 to 1939

Description

A view of Howard Hughes's Stratoliner surrounded by people.

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Howard Cannon meets with the Charles Heers family: photographic print

Date

1982-05-29

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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Howard Cannon pictured with two unidentified veterans: photographic print

Date

1988-01-23

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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Howard Cannon speaking with two unidentified men: photographic print

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1983 (year approximate)

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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Howard Cannon with posed unidentified young people: photographic print

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1983 (year approximate)

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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