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Senator Robert C. Byrd, democrat from West Virgina and the longest-serving senator in American history, died Monday at the age of 92. Jan. 30, 2003: Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va, left, and Sen. Edward ...
Robert Byrd of West Virginia, the longest-serving senator in U.S. history, died on Monday at the age of 92. He rose from rural poverty to the pinnacle of power, and journeyed from racism to racial ...
People watch the 2025 Dawg Dazzle fireworks display at Harris Riverfront Park from the Robert C. Byrd Bridge on Thursday, ...
Sen. Robert C. Byrd, D-WV died early Monday morning after a legendary career in Washington, here are some facts and remembrances from covering the 92-year old senator for years on Capitol Hill.
Under a brilliant blue summer sky, the late Sen. Robert Byrd (D) of West Virginia was honored and eulogized Friday for his life of service, scholarship, and dedication to the people of his home ...
Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., said he shouldn't have voted for the USA Patriot Act after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks; test vote on bill to be held Tuesday.
Updated: July 19, 2010 Robert C. Byrd, a Democrat from West Virginia, was a Senator for 51 years and a member of the House for 6, making him the longest-serving member of the Senate and Congress ...
Washington (CNN) -- When Robert Byrd came to Congress from West Virginia, a postage stamp cost 3 cents and kids were clamoring for a new toy called Mr. Potato Head. On Wednesday, almost 57 years ...
The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education held an open house on Saturday to introduce its new director, archivist and administrative assistant to the public. Founding director ...
Robert Byrd wasn’t a Grand Wizard of the KKK but he once led a local chapter. Clear Social Media stated on June 16, 2025 in social media posts ...
Robert Byrd was on the Senate floor at the time, and came up to me immediately after I finished talking. He stood with his face about six inches from mine, ...