Dennis Hastert: References & Edit History

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Updated for his death. Oct 05, 2026
Invalidated site: Independent - Timeline of events in Dennis Hastert?s life and career. Sep 25, 2026
Add new Web site: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - Oral History Interview - Dennis Hastert - Legislators Project. Feb 20, 2026
Anniversary information added. Jan 01, 2026
Add new Web site: ABC News - Dennis Hastert, former US House speaker, accused of molesting five boys while coaching. Aug 23, 2025
Add new Web site: NPR Illinois - Interview: An overview of Dennis Hastert Hush Money case. Jul 11, 2025
Add new Web site: UVA Miller Center - J. Dennis Hastert Oral History. May 30, 2025
Add new Web site: Christianity Today - Dennis Hastert, Once an Evangelical Republican Leader, Settles Sex-Abuse Suit. Nov 07, 2024
First paragraph modernization. May 09, 2024
Add new Web site: Independent - Timeline of events in Dennis Hastert?s life and career. Apr 11, 2024
Add new Web site: The Washington Post - Hastert Steps Up to Leading Role. Nov 26, 2023
Links added. May 10, 2023
Add new Web site: CNN Politics - Dennis Hastert Fast Facts. Jan 08, 2022
Noted that he was released from federal prison. Jul 03, 2018
Revised introductory paragraph to mention that in 2016 he publicly admitted to sexually abusing teenaged boys decades earlier. Apr 28, 2016
Added his prison sentence. Apr 27, 2016
New article added. Apr 26, 2016
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