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- Michigan State University College of Music Professor Maria Cristina Fava delivers a talk entitled, "Drawing a Finer Point on 1930's Era Success: 'Pins and Needles' and the ILDWU's Lesson for the Theater Guild". Fava explains the relationship of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union and the Theatrer Guild in the production of the Off-Broadway show "Pins and Needles". Fava describes how the production evolved from a variety show with a cast of unionized garment workers in their off time to the cast giving up their jobs to become full time actors with the success of the show. She provides reviews by theater critics and describes how the cast navigated the politics of the day. A question and answer session follows. Fava is introduced by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama delivers the 2012 commencement address at Barnard College in New York City. Obama praises the college and highlights a number of notable alumna. He tells the graduates, "Don’t just get involved..., fight for a seat at the head of the table." He tells the graduates to patiently and persistently pursue their goals, describes women's rights as human rights, and remembers the women who influenced his life.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-05-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- John Tower says New Yorkers continue to live high off the hog and do not deserve to be bailed out by Congress. Broadcast on CBS-TV October 22, 1975.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Birch Bayh says that federal support for New York City is unpopular, but that a worthy national leader would not follow public opinion and take the easy way out.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama holds a press conference in the East Room of the White House. Obama focuses on his jobs plan and urges members of Congress to pass it, saying that "any senator who is thinking about voting against the bill needs to explain why they oppose something that would provide urgent help to the economy". He challenges the Republicans to roll out their own plan to stimulate the economy and says he remains willing to negotiate. Obama also responds to questions gun running, U.S. government loans to Solyndra, Chinese currency, U.S.- Pakistan relations, protests on Wall Street, and the European debt crisis.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-10-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1978-08-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump comments on the news of an F.B.I. raid at the office of Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen. Trump asserts that Cohen is a good man and the raid is a part of the ongoing "witch-hunt" against him. Trump claims that he has given over a million pages worth of documents to the special council and the F.B.I.'s continued investigation of him is a disgrace and an attack on the country as a whole. Trump's comments are made prior to a meeting with senior military leadership.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-04-09T00:00:00Z
- 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
- Description:
- Excerpt of President George W. Bush's speech on the South Lawn of the White House, at the Medal of Valor Award Ceremony on the heroes of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, describing their fearless efforts on that day. Bush goes on to say "America will not wait to be attacked again." He dicusses the importance of fighting for family, friends, and the heroes of 9/11.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-09-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection