Victor F. Snyder

The Courage and Commitment for Congress

Explore the Exhibit

Black and white photograph of Vic Snyder with his mother Marjorie and sister Karen

Early Life

Color photograph of Debbie Milam holding a book. Vic Snyder and Newt Gingrich have one hand on the book and the other raised to their shoulder

Political Career

Color photograph of Representatives John Lewis and Vic Snyder holding the Central High School Desegregation Silver Dollar in front of the U.S. Capitol

Civil Rights Policies

Snyder rides in a helicopter wearing a bulletproof vest. A gunman is seated beside him looking out the helicopter window

Military and Veterans Affairs

Color photograph of Snyder giving a speech during the trip to Vietnam

Foreign Affairs

Color photograph of Snyder sitting at the front of a classroom and reading "Smoky the Cow Horse" to a group of students

Community Engagement

Gallery Maps

Explore photographs from Snyder's travels across Arkansas' Second District and around the world.

About CAHC

The UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture, located in Little Rock's River Market District, offers a collection of historic materials related to Arkansas history. The Center's resources cover multiple governors, social figures, civil rights issues, non-profit organizations, and businesses.

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Access our collections of Arkansas history at:
CAHC Online Catalog

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Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

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About the Exhibit

“Victor F. Snyder: The Courage and Commitment for Congress" highlights Snyder's life and career in political office, including his politics, his legislative efforts, and his service to the constituents of Central Arkansas. The exhibit also features curriculum guides for educators to use in the classroom.