List of speakers of the United States House of Representatives
WEBLearn about the history and role of the speaker of the House, the presiding officer and political leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. See the list of 56 individuals who have served as speaker since 1789, with their party, district, and term.
Frederick Muhlenberg - Wikipedia
WEBFrederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg (/ ˈ m juː l ɪ n b ɜːr ɡ /; January 1, 1750 – June 4, 1801) was an American minister and politician who was the first Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and the first Dean of the United States House of Representatives.
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
WEBThe first speaker of the House, Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania, was elected to office on April 1, 1789, the day the House organized itself at the start of the 1st Congress. He served two non-consecutive terms in the speaker's chair, 1789–1791 (1st Congress) and 1793–1795 (3rd Congress). [41]
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives | Definition & Facts
WEB1 day ago · Learn about the role, history, and list of speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives, who are elected by the majority party to lead the House. The speaker is second in the line of presidential succession and presides over debate, appoints committees, and establishes the legislative agenda.
Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg 1750 - University …
WEBUnder the new constitution, he was elected as a Federalist to the first four United States Congresses, serving as the first Speaker of the House of Representatives. When the federal capital moved from New York to Philadelphia, Muhlenberg made his home an important social center for members of Congress.
First U.S. House of Representatives elects speaker - HISTORY
WEBNov 13, 2009 · On April 1, 1789, the first U.S. House of Representatives, meeting in New York City, reaches quorum and elects Pennsylvania Representative Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg as its first...
Who was first Speaker of the House? - YouTube
WEBDiscover the fascinating history of the first Speaker of the House, Frederick Muhlenberg, who paved the way for the modern American government.
About the Speaker of the House of Representatives - ThoughtCo
WEBMay 4, 2021 · The first Speaker of the House was Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania, elected during the first session of Congress in 1789. The longest-serving and perhaps most influential Speaker in history was Texas Democrat Sam Rayburn, who served as Speaker from 1940 to 1947, 1949 to 1953, and 1955 to 1961.
History of the House
WEBLearn about the origins and development of the House, from the framers’ vision to the present day. Find a historical list of Speakers of the House, the presiding officers of the House, and their biographies.
Nancy Pelosi | Biography, Book, Age, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Nancy Pelosi is an American Democratic politician who was born on March 26, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland. She is the first female speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (2007–11 and 2019–23) and a vocal supporter of President Barack Obama's policies.
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