Great Senate Debates
Where history comes to life
The United States Senate has long been the scene of some of this nation’s most important oratory. The Institute brings these decisive deliberations to life in its newest program, Great Senate Debates. Blending live performance with historic film footage and archival images, this inspiring 20-minute program examines the context and importance of crucial turning points in Senate history, and reflects on their impact on our lives today.
Great Senate Debates is currently running in the Institute’s Senate Chamber Tuesday through Saturday at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and Sunday at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Schedule subject to change for special events.
Current debate
The current Great Senate Debate is the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This program brings the decisive deliberation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to life with archival footage of Martin Luther King and reenactments of pivotal speeches by legendary Senators Edward M. Kennedy, Robert Byrd, and Everett Dirksen.
Tickets
Don’t miss some of the most important speeches ever made on the Senate floor. Get your tickets now.
