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Meet Your Congressman

This educational film starring Representative Jim Wright of Fort Worth encourages American citizens to “drop in and say hello” to sitting congressmen when visiting Washington, D.C. In the staged interaction, a group of young people visit with Wright in his office, learning about the unique role of Congress and what they might expect to see on the House floor. After their conversation, Wright sends the teens on a guided tour of the Supreme Court.

Date: 1960~/1969~

Duration: 5 minutes 18 seconds

Item Type: Video

Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library

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Thank You, Jim Wright!

Produced by the Fort Worth-based Third Coast Productions, this promotional documentary looks back at what Congressman Jim Wright accomplished during his first 25 years of service in the United States House of Representatives. The film focuses on initiatives Wright supported to help his Fort Worth constituents, from construction projects to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. It also includes testimonials from locals and political colleagues thanking Wright for his service.

Date: 1979

Duration: 23 minutes 05 seconds

Creator: Third Coast Productions