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- Theodore B. Olson, attorney for presidential candidate George W. Bush, opens oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in the vote recount case Bush v. Gore. Olson suggests that the Florida Supreme Court was arbitrary in its decision about which votes should be recounted. Gore's attorney David Boies argues that Florida law is clear that where voter intent can be discerned the vote should be counted.
- Date Issued:
- 2000-12-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Photographer Diana Matar delivers a talk entitled, "Evidence: Photography and Political Disappearance." Speaking from a slideshow (not included), Matar presents her documentation of the disappearance of her father-in-law, a Libyan opposition leader, taken by the Gaddafi regime and never seen again. Matar explains how she came to the project, how she approached photographing a person who was not physically there, and the larger significance of the project as a comment on human rights. She frequently pauses her talk to allow the audience to contemplate the images. Matar talks about making the body of work and assembling the content. She answers questions from the audience. Matar is introduced by MSU Professor of Photography & Visual Communication Howard Bossen. University Librarian Mary Jo Zeter convenes the event. Cosponsored by the MSU African Studies Center, School of Journalism, Muslim Studies Program, Peace and Justice Studies, and Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1975-09-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Ford greets the excited crowds of Republicans on his arrival in Kansas City. He also introduces Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, Governor Milliken, Rogers Morton, his daughter Susan, sons Steve and Jack, and his wife Betty.
- Date Issued:
- 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In a "Dunbar commentary," Dr. Willis Dunbar discusses the skepticism and pessimism which he has seen follow in the wake of World War II. Dunbar argues that many of the problems which seem current and pressing have existed for decades, but that a rise in literacy and education have increased public awareness of them. Dunbar says that the solution for going forward is, through regulation and control, to place the common good before personal gain.
- Date Issued:
- 1945-08-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump holds a rally in Wisconsin to support Republican candidates. Trump opens the rally by saying that "threats of political violence are an attack on our democracy itself," and encourages politicians to "stop treating political opponents as being orally defective." He also blames the media for encouraging violence and talks about trade, tariffs, the economy, immigration, and crime. Wisconsin's Republican Governor Scott Walker and Republican Senate candidate Leah Vukmir also speak.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-10-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Writer Rainelle Burton talks about the writing of her book "The root worker," the concept of isolation, the influence of Michigan on her work, the Detroit Institute for Creative Writers, the International Women's Writing Guild, and her works in progress. Burton is interviewed by Stephanie Mathson of the Michigan State University Libraries. Part of the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2003-10-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Bush makes remarks and presents the Medal of Valor to the families of first responders killed on September 11 during the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Award Ceremony.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-09-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection