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- U.S. President Jimmy Carter calls the actions of the Iranian government "terrorism" on the 12th day that 60 Americans are held hostage in the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran.
- Date Issued:
- 1979-11-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Carter discusses China, SALT, Kennedy Resolution, Iran, 1980 campaign, student aid, budget, energy, Nixon, and national defense.
- Date Issued:
- 1979-01-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama, in a special message, sends best wishes to everyone celebrating Nowruz, the Persian or Iranian New Year. The President speaks directly to the people and leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran about the possibility of a new chapter in the history of Iran and its role in the world--including a better relationship with the United States.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-03-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks to the 71st General Assembly of the Union for Reform Judaism held in National Harbor, Maryland. Obama says his administration has done more than any other to support Israel and his commitment to Israel is "unshakable." He talks about the shared American values of hard work, responsibility, and helping others and the need to promote the dignity of all people, feed the hungry, and protect human rights and democracy around the world. Other topics of discussion include sanctions against Iran and its nuclear program and the Middle East peace process.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-12-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference. Topics included Iran's nuclear program, the two-state solution, and U.S. policy toward Syria. Obama declares an "undying" support of Israel. This is Obama's first trip to Israel since taking office.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-03-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- George McGovern and U.S. Senator (Idaho) James McClure discuss United States-African economic and social relations on a panel. McGovern points to Iran as a major failure of the United States.
- Date Issued:
- 1979-06-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama holds a press conference and talks about the latest steps to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Iraqi Army successes with coalition forces, and intelligence material acquired from recaptured towns. He also discusses current efforts to halt the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, and answers questions from the press about ISIL, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, allegations that the U.S. paid a "ransom" to Iran for the release of Americans prisoners and his record on commuting prison sentences. Held at the Pentagon in Alexandria, VA.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-08-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama announces a proposed rule change to the Affordable Care Act which would allow affected Americans to keep canceled health insurance policies for another year as companies and consumers adjust to the new demands of the ACA. He also says insurance companies must notify customers of what those policies lack, and of the options consumers have for better coverage under the new law. He answers questions from reporters about the ACA, Iran and immigration.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump delivers his second speech to the United Nations General Assembly. He claims his administration has accomplished more in two years than any previous U.S administration, which elicits laughter from the Assembly. Trump says that the U.S. will not seek to impose on the sovereignty of other nations as long as the U.S.'s sovereignty is respected in return. He also calls on other nations to "isolate Iran" and talks about fair trade, industry, jobs, and U.S. foreign policy goals in South and Central America, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Gladys Welch says she joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps because two of her brothers were in the military and she felt she also needed to serve and that she actually served two "hitches" in the Army. She was first stationed in Iran from 1943 to 1946, during World War II and later reenlisted for service in Europe from 1946 to 1958. Welch recalls the heat in Iran and visiting the Holy Land while on leave and traveling extensively throughout Europe. She says that she did not initially plan on an Army career, but found adjusting to military life to be easy decided to reenlist and serve to retirement. Welch also says that after her discharge, she returned to private nursing and taught psychiatric nursing at Mercy Hospital. Welch is interviewed by Marjorie Brown.
- Date Issued:
- 1986-03-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Women's Overseas Service League Oral History Project