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01.20.40-DUKE-notes the passing of two members of Congress over summer recess, LARRY MCDONALD (D-GA) who was killed in the KOREAN AIRLINER INCIDENT [shot down by Soviet Air force]. Still of Rep. McDONALD, described as a hardline conservative who opposed Communism and Government spending. Second member was a "giant", Senator HENRY JACKSON (D-WA). 01.21.17-Linda Wertheimer in front of Capitol, describes Sen. JACKSON as a lifelong politician with a reputation for domestic generosity and toughness in Foreign Affairs. Shots of Sen. JACKSON'S funeral, mourners. Sen. TED KENNEDY gives a eulogy. Pundit GEORGE WILL gives a praiseful eulogy of JACKSON as a hero. Sen. PAT MOYNIHAN (D-NY) urges that remembering what JACKSON did should lead the rest of the Senate to remember work yet to be done. Stills of JACKSON. C/S Sen. JIM SASSER (D-TN), says JACKSON was in the mold of other great Senators like JFK. Clip of 1972 JACKSON PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN ad. WERTHEIMER v.o.-JACKSON'S support for Vietnam War killed his 1972 candidacy, his "insider" status hurt him in 1976 as Democrats tried to distance themselves from the image of corruption in Washington. 01.23.21-C/S Sen. JACKSON on panel of SENATE COMMITTEE. M/S JACKSON approaching microphone stand outside WHITE HOUSE. v.o.-JACKSON believed in strong DEFENSE, support of ISRAEL, and distrust of SOVIET UNION, all integral parts of U.S. foreign policy. Shot of Committee hearing, 1979, JACKSON questioning AL HAIG about the Russian's plans to achieve military superiority. C/S JACKSON entering a room to give a press statement, JACKSON speaking to denounce the SOVIETS for shooting down the KOREAN AIRLINER. C/S Sen. JOHN TOWER (R-TX), says that JACKSON'S loss will hurt the Senate in trying to maintain adequate DEFENSE. C/S Sen. SAM NUNN (D-GA), says that JACKSON was a stalwart in DEFENSE area. C/S Sen. SASSER, says he'll miss "Scoop" Jackson as a person. Sen. NUNN says JACKSON had the enthusiasm of a freshman Senator, a big influence on the others. B/W Still of JACKSON, title reads 1912-1983. 01.25.38-DUKE-The Press will miss JACKSON, who was always professional in taking criticism from the press. DUKE offers a personal assessment of JACKSON as a man of high integrity. Signs off. Closing credits/transcript information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID. 01.27.45--OUT