Newt Gingrich Becomes Speaker of the House (Full Speech w/ Narration)

This program opens with narration on the 1994 midterm elections, which handed Republicans control of the House for the first time in 40 years, then a biography of Gingrich's rise from backbench Georgia congressman to House leader, before presenting the complete January 4, 1995 acceptance address. The narration also examines the speech's rhetorical significance: Gingrich, already known nationally as a combative partisan figure, deliberately struck a conciliatory tone in this address, a notable contrast to his public reputation and a calculated move to introduce himself to a wider national audience as Speaker. In this program: Context on the 1994 midterms and the Republican takeover of the House A biography of Gingrich's rise to House leadership Analysis of the speech's deliberately conciliatory rhetorical tone The complete acceptance address, unedited For more complete historical addresses with narrated context, subscribe. #NewtGingrich #SpeakerOfTheHouse #FullSpeech #Rhetoric #1995 #Congress