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- Vice President Joseph Biden hosts the Medal of Valor ceremony with Attorney General Eric Holder at the White House. The Medal of Valor is the nation's highest honor awarded to public safety officers and is bestowed on 18 individuals who exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect others from harm. The list of honorees are: Officers Julie Olson, Reeshemah Taylor, Sean Haller, Rafael Rivera, Timothy McClintick, Max McDonald and Douglas Weaver; Wildlife Officer Michael Neel; Troopers Robert Lombardo and Joshua Miller (posthumously); Firefighters Peter Demontreux, Hope Scott and William Reynolds; Deputy Sheriff Krista McDonald; Deputies Cameron Justus (posthumously) and William Stiltner (posthumously); and Sergeants Karl Lounge Jr. and Thomass Baitinger (posthumously). Deputy Attorney General Mary Lou Leary convenes the ceremony and reads the official citations.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-02-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks to military families celebrating Independence Day on the South Lawn of the White House. Obama recounts the actions of the founders during the revolution, the principles instilled in the Declaration of Independence, and the ongoing efforts required to live up to those ideals. Obama recognizes several service members in attendance and tells of their heroism.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Laurie Robinson, Assistant U.S Attorney General, opens the Medal of Valor award ceremony, which recognizes public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage. Robinson introduces U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder who describes some of the actions of the 14 Public Safety officers being recognized. Holder also introduces Vice President Joseph Biden who speaks about lives saved, comrades lost, and courage in the face of frightening circumstances. Bideon also promises Whitehouse support of firefighters and police. Robinson introduces the award recipients.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-09-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton speaks to the First Infantry Division at a wreath-laying ceremony before departing for D-Day celebrations in Europe.
- Date Issued:
- 1994-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama welcomes to the White House the winners of the 2012 National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS award, for law enforcement officials who have displayed bravery and valor in the line of duty. Obama is introduced by Vice President Joe Biden who also praises the officers for their heroism and multiple contributions to their communities.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-05-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Joseph Biden hosts the Medal of Valor ceremony with Attorney General Eric Holder at the White House. The Medal of Valor is the nation's highest honor awarded to public safety officers and is bestowed on 18 individuals who exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect others from harm. The list of honorees are: Officers Julie Olson, Reeshemah Taylor, Sean Haller, Rafael Rivera, Timothy McClintick, Max McDonald and Douglas Weaver; Wildlife Officer Michael Neel; Troopers Robert Lombardo and Joshua Miller (posthumously); Firefighters Peter Demontreux, Hope Scott and William Reynolds; Deputy Sheriff Krista McDonald; Deputies Cameron Justus (posthumously) and William Stiltner (posthumously); and Sergeants Karl Lounge Jr. and Thomass Baitinger (posthumously). Deputy Attorney General Mary Lou Leary convenes the ceremony and reads the official citations.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-02-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Laurie Robinson, Assistant U.S Attorney General, opens the Medal of Valor award ceremony, which recognizes public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage. Robinson introduces U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder who describes some of the actions of the 14 Public Safety officers being recognized. Holder also introduces Vice President Joseph Biden who speaks about lives saved, comrades lost, and courage in the face of frightening circumstances. Bideon also promises Whitehouse support of firefighters and police. Robinson introduces the award recipients.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-09-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks to military families celebrating Independence Day on the South Lawn of the White House. Obama recounts the actions of the founders during the revolution, the principles instilled in the Declaration of Independence, and the ongoing efforts required to live up to those ideals. Obama recognizes several service members in attendance and tells of their heroism.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama welcomes to the White House the winners of the 2012 National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS award, for law enforcement officials who have displayed bravery and valor in the line of duty. Obama is introduced by Vice President Joe Biden who also praises the officers for their heroism and multiple contributions to their communities.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-05-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton speaks to the First Infantry Division at a wreath-laying ceremony before departing for D-Day celebrations in Europe.
- Date Issued:
- 1994-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection