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- American revolutionary turned professor of education William Ayers discusses the modern war on terror, which he calls never ending and the invasion of Iraq. He reflects on communist theory, the Weather Underground, the future he envisioned in a post-colonial, democratic socialist society, and finally draws the conclusion that the U.S. wants unfettered power everywhere. Ayers says history is being made every day and challenges people to make choices about the kind of society that they want. Ayers is interviewed in the G. Robert Vincent Voice Library studios by Michigan State University students Samantha Dresser and Ted Trexel, prior to delivering a talk at the MSU Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-02-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- William Ayers discusses his personal journey from 1960s radical and co-founder of the Weather Underground to college professor of education. Ayers takes a number of questions from the audience to frame his talk. He compares his own experiences in the sixties to how the era is portrayed in modern culture and talks about the broad cultural and constitutional issues that were at stake. Ayers also compares the political climate of the sixties to the Bush era and the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. He says that he personally disavows violence, but also says that living a moral life requires action. Ayers is introduced by Michigan State University Professor Arthur J. Verslius. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series, held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-02-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden speak to the winners of the 2011 National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS award for valor in the line of duty. The ceremony is held in the White House Rose Garden. Obama also announces that he is asking FBI Director Robert Mueller to stay on the job for two more years.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-05-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- William Ayers discusses his personal journey from 1960s radical and co-founder of the Weather Underground to college professor of education. Ayers takes a number of questions from the audience to frame his talk. He compares his own experiences in the sixties to how the era is portrayed in modern culture and talks about the broad cultural and constitutional issues that were at stake. Ayers also compares the political climate of the sixties to the Bush era and the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. He says that he personally disavows violence, but also says that living a moral life requires action. Ayers is introduced by Michigan State University Professor Arthur J. Verslius. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series, held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-02-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden speak to the winners of the 2011 National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS award for valor in the line of duty. The ceremony is held in the White House Rose Garden. Obama also announces that he is asking FBI Director Robert Mueller to stay on the job for two more years.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-05-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- American revolutionary turned professor of education William Ayers discusses the modern war on terror, which he calls never ending and the invasion of Iraq. He reflects on communist theory, the Weather Underground, the future he envisioned in a post-colonial, democratic socialist society, and finally draws the conclusion that the U.S. wants unfettered power everywhere. Ayers says history is being made every day and challenges people to make choices about the kind of society that they want. Ayers is interviewed in the G. Robert Vincent Voice Library studios by Michigan State University students Samantha Dresser and Ted Trexel, prior to delivering a talk at the MSU Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-02-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection