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Travel - Foreign and Domestic Jackson traveled extensively throughout his years in Congress. Domestic trips were often focused on his interest in major public works projects and environmental preservation in the Pacific Northwest, and he frequently served as keynote speaker at commemoration ceremonies. U.S. Congressional delegation trips to Alaska and Hawaii became critical during the 1950s in understanding the political and economic implications of establishing statehood for both territories, for which Jackson was a strong advocate. Domestic travel also played a key role in his 1972 and 1976 Presidential campaigns, as Jackson visited with his political constituents in Washington state, and with the American people more generally, bringing his own unique perspective to the campaign topics of the day. Jackson also traveled extensively abroad. His trips to countries in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, had a profound impact on his understanding of international affairs. He firmly believed in the importance of international travel, foreign language education, and the careful study of world history, as essential factors in establishing strong and effective international relations. These became guiding principles that shaped his perspective on American foreign policy, including military preparedness, national security, and human rights. Documentation in the Henry M. Jackson Papers The Henry M. Jackson Papers provide extensive documentation on the Senator's travels, both domestic and foreign. The Trip Files contain itineraries, background information, and travel arrangements for Jackson, his staff, and family members, both within the United States and abroad, while the Speeches and Writings series contain some of Jackson's most immediate impressions after his return. The Photographs series contains pictures taken of Jackson and his associates on various trips. Clickable map - jumps to location visited 
Sources: Kaufman, Robert G. 2000. Henry M. Jackson: a life in politics. Seattle: University of Washington Press. Ognibene, Peter J. 1975. Scoop: the life and politics of Henry M. Jackson. New York: Stein and Day. Prochnau, William W. and Richard W. Larsen. 1972. A certain Democrat: Senator Henry M. Jackson; a political biography. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, Inc. |
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