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- Dr. Willis Dunbar discusses the evolution of political parties in early American politics. Dunbar explores the conflict between the Federalists and the anti-Federalists, the election of Thomas Jefferson, the elections of 1824 and 1828, and the roots of "Jacksonian democracy".
- Date Issued:
- 1948-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President George W. Bush speaks at the Organization of American States in Washington D.C. and discusses trade, democracy and the upcoming Summit of the Americas to be held in Quebec. He says that he will urge Congress to grant him "fast track" authority to negotiate trade agreements.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-04-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Willis Dunbar discusses the lack of democracy in South America in the light of recent coups which overthrew four established governments. Dunbar explains the problems in refusing to recognize governments established by force and also expresses doubts about the United Nations' refusal to recognize countries which do not uphold the Declaration of Human Rights. Dunbar also says that the problem facing the establishment of democracy in South America is the rise of dictators who cater to a broad and strong worker group rather than to the elite class.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-12-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 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:
- 2012 Presidential Campaign. President Barack Obama delivers his victory speech at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Obama thanks his wife Michelle, Vice President Joe Biden, his "family" of campaign workers, and the volunteers. Saying "democracy in a nation of 300 million can be noisy and messy and complicated", Obama praises the system as defining liberty. He lays out his vision for the country and the next four years. Obama reminds listeners of his accomplishments, says there is more work to do, and calls for continued help from citizens. Obama says "America has never been about what can be done for us. It's about what can be done by us together..."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection