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- 2012 Democratic National Convention. Vice President Joe Biden delivers his acceptance speech saying, "we are on a mission to turn the nation from doubt and downturn to prosperity". Biden describes Obama's qualities as both a decisive leader and a caring humanitarian. He recounts the mission to get Bin Laden calling the President courageous and decisive. Biden criticizes the Republican ticket suggesting there are fundamental differences between their vision of America and the Democrats' view. He tells listeners, "you never quit on America and you deserve a President who will never quit on you."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Obama delivers a eulogy for Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy. Obama praises not only Kennedy's expansive body of work as a Senator, but also his "strength of character and indomitable spirit" in light of so much family tragedy.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-08-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Includes quotes from Sandburg's poetry.
- Date Issued:
- 1978-05-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush speaks after the execution of Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber. This bombing claimed 168 lives and is considered the deadliest incident of domestic terrorism in the United States. President George W. Bush speaks of how the pain goes on for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, but they can rest in the knowledge of this reckoning.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-06-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump speaks at the memorial service for the late Reverend Billy Graham and reflects on Graham's long history of service. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) also deliver speeches commending Graham's spiritual leadership. Reverend Pat Conroy begins the service with a prayer.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-02-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks to supporters at a campaign fund raising event in Washington, DC. Obama outlines the accomplishments of his administration including the Health Care Act, the auto company rescue, the student loan program, revoking "Don't ask, don't tell", ending U.S. involvement in Iraq, the destruction of al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden, and the creation of the new consumer financial protection agency. Obama speaks about challenges ahead that were decades in the making and that will take years to fix. Held at the Capital Hilton Hotel.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-01-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama delivers remarks at a national memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela. Obama eulogizes Mandela recounting his life and accomplishments saying he "moved a nation toward justice." Held at the First National Bank Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-12-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Willis Dunbar narrates this tribute to U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg, native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the occasion of his death. A variety of people who knew Vandeberg speak about their experiences with him, including: Paul Goebel, the mayor of Grand Rapids; Charles Slive Jr., a schoolmate of Vandenberg's children; John Wertz, editor of the Grand Rapids Herald; C.W. Hazel, a friend of Vandenberg's; Herbert Vandercliffe, Vandenberg's mailman; and George Welsh, former mayor of Grand Rapids and former Lieutenant Governor of Michigan. They share stories about Vandenberg's childhood, his career, and his involvement in passing the United Nations Charter.
- Date Issued:
- 1951-04-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Coverage of the memorial service for Senator John McCain (R-AZ), held in the Capitol Rotunda. House of Representatives Chaplain Reverend Patrick Conroy delivers the invocation. Vice President Mike Pence delivers a eulogy along with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WS), and Senator Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). Senate Chaplain Reverend Barry C. Black delivers the benediction.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-08-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton speaks to Commerce Department employees about the death earlier that day of Secretary of Commerce, Ron Brown.
- Date Issued:
- 1996-04-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection