A Legacy of Honor: An Exhibit from the Congressional Papers of Lee H. Hamilton, U.S. House of Representatives, 1965-1998 (Indiana - 9th District)

January 17 - April 1, 2006
Lilly Library Main Gallery
Indiana University Bloomington

As a tribute to the extraordinary public service of Representative Lee Hamilton, this exhibition lays out the major dimensions of Lee Hamilton's congressional career and provides a glimpse into the contents of his congressional papers. Occupying 21 displays in the Lilly Library, the exhibition is divided into three areas of emphasis: Hamilton's relationships with and service to his ninth-district constituents; his ever-increasing role in foreign policy and foreign affairs; and a focus on the workings of Congress and Hamilton's lifelong commitment to making it the institution the founding fathers intended.

Items on display in the exhibition come from the Lee H. Hamilton Congressional Papers, richly supplemented by photographs from Lee and Nancy Hamilton's private collection, and by campaign memorabilia generously loaned by Nancy Hamilton, Wayne Vance, and Carolyn Eve.