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The Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center is a nonpartisan institution devoted to teaching and research related to the United States Congress and, more broadly, to strengthening representative democracy through engaged and informed citizens. Located at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma the Center is a living tribute to the ideals, leadership, and accomplishments of Carl Albert - native Oklahoman, University of Oklahoma alumnus, Rhodes Scholar and 46th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Monnet Hall on the campus of the University of Oklahoma, home to the Carl Albert Center
University of Oklahoma Western History Collections containing the Carl Albert Center
The stacks at the Carl Albert Center
Replica of Carl Albert's office at the Carl Albert Center
Carl Albert
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Carl Bert Albert was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 46th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977 and represented Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district as a Democrat from 1947 to 1977.
Albert as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Democratic congressional leadership in 1965, including (from left to right): Albert, Hubert H. Humphrey, John W. McCormack, Hale Boggs, George Smathers, and Mike Mansfield.
Majority Leader Albert with President Lyndon B. Johnson
Albert shaking hands with Anwar Sadat, c. 1965