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- U.S. President Donald Trump says that he ordered a missile strike against Syria in response to the chemical weapons attack by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on his own citizens. Trump says thatt Syria used banned chemical weapons and calls on other nations to help stop bloodshed in the country.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-04-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Michigan State University Professor Patricia D'Itri delivers a talk on the themes of her book, "Cross Currents in the International Women's Movement: 1848-1948" at the MSU Main Library She reflects on the 19th century women's' movement, its activists, and influences from women in Europe and South America. D'Itri also covers all equal rights movement, women's suffrage, property ownership, and the Christian Temperance movement. D'Itri is introduced by MSU Librarian Ruth Ann Jones. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia series.
- Date Issued:
- 2000-03-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Taft discusses labor and capital.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Walter Campbell, former Regional Director for the Allied Industrial Workers (AIW) Region 7 in west Michigan and former Secretary-Treasurer for the Michigan State AFL-CIO, talks about his youth in Muskegon, MI and serving in the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1933 and 1934. Campbell recalls union organizing drives in the 1930s and 1940s and talks about the formation of the UAW-AFL and the UAW-CIO and the creation of the AIW with Les Washburn as president. He says that he went to work for the International AIW in 1943 and talks about women and minorities working in American industry after World War II, the closed shop and labor strikes. Campbell is interviewed by John Revitte, professor of Labor and Industrial Relations at Michigan State University.
- Date Issued:
- 1985-04-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Obama holds a press conference while attending the G20 Summit in Los Cabos, Mexico. Obama says the G20 summits have allowed nations to pull the global economy back from a free fall and put it back on the path of recovery and growth. He acknowledges financial problems in Europe saying decisive action is required. Obama takes questions from the media about possible affects of the European situation on the U.S. election, Syria, and Romney's criticism.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-06-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Etsuko Tokunaga explains how she is one of the few survivors of the Hiroshima bombing who is not officially recognized because of her lack of a medical card. She also talks about the aftermath of the bombing and and immigrating to Brazil.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-07-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- American International College Professor of History Gary Jones delivers a talk entitled, "'Russia in America, Cossacks in Pennsylvania': The Department of State Police and Early Twentieth Century Conflict in the Coalfields". Jones explains the creation of Department of State Police in Pennsylvania to supplement the Coal and Iron Police and to take over strike policing from the National Guard. Jones describes their training and tactics for dealing with strikes, crowds, and riots and the reaction of the unions to the brutality of the police. A question and answer session follows. Jones 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. Held at the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-03-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Cara Cilano, chair of the Department of English at Michigan State University, delivers a presentation on the mid-to late Twentieth Century history of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh in order to frame the discussion about the novel "A golden age," by Tahmina Anam. Cilano discusses the political situation surrounding the British withdrawal from India in 1948 and the repercussions of the division of India. Cilano particularly highlights Operation Searchlight in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), which serves as the backdrop for the novel. Part of the Muslim Journeys Book Club series. MSU librarian Deborah Margolis convenes the event and introduces Cilano.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Edison reviews World War I and calls for Americans not to forget.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Taft delivers a campaign speech entitled "Popular Unrest."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection