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- Grand Ledge Police Chief and former Lansing Police Captain Manuel David Burtch discusses his career and experiences in the Lansing Police Department in an interview with retired Lansing Police Officers James Gleason and John Assiff. Burtch describes in detail the police uniform and old police building and tells stories about his time as a motorcycle officer, including escorting President John F. Kennedy's motorcade during a Kennedy whistle stop in Lansing. He also talks about his transition to becoming chief of the Grand Ledge Police Department.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-07-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama presents exceptional individuals with the 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor the country can present. This year's honorees are: Madeleine Albright, John Doar, Bob Dylan, William Foege, John Glenn, Gordon Hirabayashi, Dolores Huerta, Jan Karski, Juliette Gordon Low, Toni Morrison, Shimon Peres, John Paul Stevens, and Pat Summitt.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-05-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama presents the 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom to thirteen individuals during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. Obama describes the life and accomplishments of the recipients, who include former President George H.W. Bush, poet Maya Angelou, investment guru Warren Buffett, baseball great Stan Musial, President Kennedy's sister Jean Kennedy Smith, concert cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-02-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump talks about his administration's policy of separating immigrant parents from their children. Trump claims a large percentage of undocumented immigrants are criminals and invites family members of victims of fatal crimes committed by illegal immigrants to tell their stories. Trump also emphasizes the distinction between the permanent separation versus the temporary separation currently experienced by families at the border. Held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-06-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Olympic gymnasts Jordyn Wieber and Jamie Dantzscher and other atheletes testify about the sexual abuse they suffered. The athletes say that figure skating's governing body ignored them and argue that the United States Olympic Committee is culpable for the sexual abuse gymnasts have suffered because they failed to take action against the perpetrators. The athletes testify before the Senate Commerce Committee chaired by Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and respond to questions from Committee members.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-04-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Lisa Marie Iat from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe opens the ceremony for the signing of the Tribal Law and Order Act with a wrenching description of a crime perpetrated against her and explains how the Act will help victims like her see justice done. President Barack H. Obama speaks about the need for the Act and explains how the law gives tribal authorities greater responsibility for prosecuting and punishing criminals. Obama also notes the high crime rates on Indian land and explains how the bill will assist tribal authorities.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden address military families during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. Dr. Biden talks about her own son in the military and Michelle Obama talks about her experiences with military families. The President describes new measures in the Presidential Studies Directive: Strengthening Our Military Families to strengthen and better coordinate the Federal Government's support for military families. Obama promises that supporting the well-being of military families will be a priority across the entire federal government.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-01-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- This letter was written by Arthur O. Brickman to Abraham Lincoln regarding his appointment as Chaplain to First Maryland Regiment of
Cavalry. Brickman had been elected to this role, but, due to circumstances, was not mustered. He had been serving in this role unofficially, and
is requesting that Lincoln appoint him to the role. Brickman refers to other men involved in this issue, including Major General John A. Dix
and General Simon Cameron. Brickman also describes his pro-Union activities during the riots in Baltimore, Maryland, which began April 22, 1861.
- Date Issued:
- 1862-01-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Abraham Lincoln Letters
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama honors the thirteen recipients of the Presidential Citizen’s Medal in a ceremony at the White House. The Citizens Medal recognizes Americans who perform "exemplary deeds of service." Obama describes the actions of the honorees and says that their lives are examples to all Americans.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-08-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump marks African American History Month at a White House reception. Trump highlights several African Americans who served in the military and shares their stories. Surgeon General Jerome Adams talks about his career in medicine and says he was inspired by Dr. Ben Carson, the current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Adams talks about several African Americans physicians in the military.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection