Chris Matthews in History

Summer 1954

"I can say from personal experience that you're not much of a drinker are you?"


Winter 1940:

"Well, you are quite an American Hero, surely you would know it is just the Jews and Roosevelt that want to fight Hitler. Who doesn't seem like such a bad guy, a little over-the-top maybe."


Spring 1906:

Right you are J.P. what are we gonna do with all these 11-year olds if they aren't working? Say, can I be on your show, The Apprentice?


November 1863:

"You know people came here to be entertained, the speech was really short and disappointing. You know what it needed? Better signage, like this mock we put up."


Spring 1850:

"President Taylor has really done a good job with this compromise, I look for this to save the country and lead the Whig Party to firm control of the country for years to come.


Summer 1780:

"You know, that General Corwallis has lovely smile and I think that is really important in a General, I think it will make the difference."


Spring 1517:



216 B.C.

"C'mon that Hannibal guy's an African, he'd be lucky to be able to do just one envelopment!"