Keys to the Capitol
Eisenhower
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Keys to the Capitol is a political radio program centered on the people and issues shaping American government. The title points listeners toward the workings of the nation’s capital, where public decisions, political debate, and national leadership meet.
This recording is identified with Eisenhower, placing its subject in the context of the presidency and the political life of the 1950s. The program offers a radio-era perspective on Washington and its public affairs, with the spoken presentation carrying the focus.
Its appeal lies in hearing political subjects framed for a contemporary audience: direct, topical, and rooted in the concerns of national government. It provides a compact listening window onto the language and atmosphere of mid-century American politics.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.