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- French President Emmanuel Macron addresses a Joint Session of Congress. Macron delivers an impassioned call for multilateralism and U.S. engagement in the world, saying it is "an essential part of our confidence in the future." Macron recalls the long history of U.S.-French relations and the countries' shared values and culture in areas as diverse as democracy and freedom, human and civil rights, literature, jazz, and the "Me Too" movement. Macron receives considerable applause and standing ovations from the legislators.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-04-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Obama salutes the progress that has "rippled across the African continent" in recent decades and encourages Africa's young people to continue pushing forward in pursuit of a brighter future. Obama says America's relationship with Africa is moving beyond the simple provision of assistance and foreign aid, to a new model of partnering between America and African countries calling for a partnership of equals focusing on opportunity, democracy, and peace. Held at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-06-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Jamie Monson, professor of History and Director of the African Studies Center at Michigan State University, presents a discussion entitled, "Putting Two Continents on Track: African and Chinese Railroad Builders during the Cold War". Monson discusses the historical context of the relationship between Africa and China beginning with the construction of the TAZARRA Railway connecting Tanzania to Zambia, a pan-African project which China was deeply involved with. She focuses her history by exploring the labor conditions experienced by the laborers building the railway and uses clips from oral histories she has collected to illuminate her arguments. Monson answers questions from the audience. She is introduced by John Beck, professor of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU African and Asian Studies Centers, the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum. Held in the MSU Museum auditorium.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-01-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Ronald Reagan speaks to the Canadian Parliament on his first foreign state visit. Broadcast on PBS.
- Date Issued:
- 1981-03-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President George W. Bush speaks to the United Nations at headquarters in New York City. President Bush talks about inter-faith dialogue, discussing faith's common values throughout the world. Bush speaks on his own faith and how it has related to the rest of the world as President of the United States. Bush says that the best way to protect religious freedom is to support the rise of democracy.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Following an introduction by First Lady Michelle Obama, President Obama speaks to a gathering of Irish youth as he delivers remarks to the people of Northern Ireland. Obama highlights the hard work, dialogue, and institutional development they have undertaken together to advance peace and prosperity in the North. Obama jokes about his name being mistaken as Irish. He reflects on the strong connections between the U.S. and Ireland and promises continued support for ongoing efforts to eliminate the sectarian strife. Held in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-06-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Reagan addresses a joint session of Congress on U.S. policy toward Central America support of El Salvador opposition to Nicaragua.
- Date Issued:
- 1983-04-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Panelists Marc Bernstein, Michigan State University Professor of Hebrew and Israeli Culture, Robert Anderson, MSU Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, and Abdalmajid Katranji, Islamic scholar and Director of the Katranji Hand Center, participate in a panel discussion entitled Islam and the Qur'an in the Abrahamic Tradition", held at the MSU Main Library. The event is sponsored by the MSU Libraries and the MSU Muslim Studies Program and is conducted in response to the burning of a Qur'an in East Lansing on September 11, 2010. The discussion is moderated by Mohammed Ayoob, Distinguished Professor of International Relations and Coordinator of the Muslim Studies Program at MSU. Dr. Ayoob introduces the discussion by talking about fear of the other. Dr. Bernstein discusses the historical coexistence of Jews and Muslims, the common origins of Jewish and Islamic traditions, and where Islamic theology places Mohammad in relation to Jesus and the Jewish prophets. Dr. Anderson discusses the treatment of Mary and Jesus in the Qur'an and additional stories not found in the Bible. Dr. Katranji comments on the importance of Abraham in Islam, Mohammad's linage, the prominence of Hebrew figures in the Qur'an and their impact on Mohammad, and makes reference to statements about religious freedom by Jefferson and others. The event is introduced by Clifford H. Haka, Director of the MSU Libraries. Part of the MSU Libraries Colloquia Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-10-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- African Journal of Political Economy