Oral history interview with Barney Frank (OH-075) (audio recording and transcript)

Oral history interview with Barney Frank (OH-075) (audio recording and transcript)

2008

Congressman Barney Frank, who has served the Fourth District of Massachusetts since 1981, discusses his early interactions with Congressman Moakley and his own entrance into politics. Frank also describes Boston’s busing crisis; Moakley’s leadership style; the dynamics of the Massachusetts congressional delegation; and hallmark issues of Congressman Moakley’s career. His interview ends with a humorous account of Moakley’s campaign advertisements.

Moakley Oral History Project

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Allison, Robert J.

McEttrick, Joseph

Frank, Barney, 1940-

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