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- Lisa Fine, professor of history at Michigan State University, hosts, "Gendered dimensions of ongoing ISIS-related conflict in the Middle East," and introduces panelists: Dr. Mohammad Khalil, director of the MSU Muslim Studies Program, Dr. Jyotsna Singh, professor of English at MSU, Dr. Russell Lucas, director of Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities at MSU, Dr. Stephanie Nawyn, associate professor of Sociology Social Science at MSU, and Dr. Emine Evered, associate professor of History at MSU. Khalil discusses religion's affect on behaviors surrounding Syria. Singh talks about the role of female Syrian refugees and their impact on Turkey's economy. Lucas describes the political factors engaged within the Middle East, specifically surrounding Syria. Nawyn addresses the social and economic impact of refugees in the Middle East. Evered examines the prevalence of arranged marriages of Syrian refugee women to native Turkish men and discusses the tension between Turkish women and Syrian women.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- United States Vice President Joe Biden delivers the key note address at the first Sidley Austin Forum on "A new American political system?" Biden talks about the importance of governing and listening to all constituent's concerns. He also talks about publicly financing elections, threats to U.S. democracy, and the 2016 Presidential Campaign. Biden reflects on his political career and the people who inspired him and says that he looks forward to the coming debates on the Republican legislative agenda. Biden is introduced by Bob Bauer, former White House counsel. Held in Washington D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-12-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Bill Clinton talks about Whitewater controversy. Clinton asserts that he is cooperating fully with the investigation and argues that the investigation is a waste of time and money. Clinton says he is not focused on the investigation but is instead focused on being President. On "Face the nation."
- Date Issued:
- 1997-04-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- 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:
- Naoko Wake, professor of History at Michigan State University, delivers a talk entitled "Hibakusha in cold war America: the working lives of Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors." Wake discusses the impact nuclear radiation has had on individuals as well as the failure of the American government to provide assistance to Japanese-Americans suffering with radiation related illnesses. Wake highlights the racist nature of this treatment and classifies it as a legacy of the nuclear age and a product of the consistent labeling of Japanese-Americans as foreigners. She answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by professor John P. Beck from the Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-04-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Stuart Eizenstat praises Walter Mondale's contributions as U.S. Ambassador to Japan.
- Date Issued:
- 1997-10-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Cal Stewart's comedy routine, Uncle Josh's rheumatism.
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Gerald Ford says that he likes his official portrait which shows him with his hands in his pocket, saying that "as a fiscal conservative" he approves of any politician whose hand is in his own pocket.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection