Sen. Everett Dirksen, from 1968 interview, speaks about the U.S. Capitol burning.

Senator Everett Dirksen, from a 1968 interview on ABC, speaks about the U.S. Capitol, and its 1814 burning by British troops. The clip is introduced by his granddaughter, Cissy Baker, as part of the National Press Foundation award celebration, February, 2021, which included presentation of the Everett McKinley Dirksen award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress. The 2020 Dirksen award winner was Molly Ball of Time Magazine for her coverage of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

[bowtieguy]

You have much to be proud of in your grandfather. He really stands out as one of the great ones of the Senate.

[Seekrico]

God save the United States of America. I haven’t heard any US leader say that in a long time. I think most have forgotten about God and biblical principles this country was founded upon.