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- Date Issued:
- 1999-01-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the nation before the first lottery numbers are drawn for the military draft from the "fish bowl." Roosevelt says that those selected will join the proud history and an honorable tradition of the United States Army, which he says exists solely for the defense of our freedom. Roosevelt assert that Americans always have and always will answer the call until war is "banished from the earth." Following Roosevelt's comments, U.S. Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson and U.S. Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr. draw the first two numbers and Roosevelt reads the numbers aloud.
- Date Issued:
- 1940-10-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Original Black Panther Party Chief of Staff David Hilliard speaks at Michigan State University on the history and legacy of the Black Panther Party. Hilliard talks about the principles of the Party, its goals, and community service operations. He also discusses the intense scrutiny it received from police and the FBI and the resulting prosecution of Party members. Hilliard references a slide show presentation which is not included. Vic Maurer, Director of Racial, Ethnic & Progressive Affairs for the Residence Hall Association, introduces the event.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-02-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton speaks at the Oscar Mayer School in Chicago. He comments on the Chicago Bears, the stock market, the national debt, unemployment, and inflation.
- Date Issued:
- 1997-10-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks about the U.S. economy and the turn-around and recovery of the U.S. automotive industry. Obama is in Detroit to visit the North American International Automobile Show in Cobo Hall. Held at the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources in Detroit, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-01-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Al Gore talks about his debate of the previous night with businessman Ross Perot on the merits of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Gore responds to criticisms of NAFTA including environmental ramifications, Mexico's low minimum wage, and changes to existing banking law throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On "Morning Show."
- Date Issued:
- 1993-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Rachel Babcock recalls her service as a radio operator with the U.S. Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) during World War Two. Babcock talks about the transition to basic training from teaching in a country school in Ingham County, Michigan, serving on a blimp base in Georgia, the culture shock of color-segregated facilities in the south, hitchhiking to the beach on weekends, and how civilians would frequently pay for meals for service members. She also talks about her post-military life, enrolling at Michigan State University, teaching in Lansing, MI, and the role of women in the American military.
- Date Issued:
- 2003-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama gives his State of the Economy speech at Georgetown University. President Obama discusses his administrations plans for the 2010 financial budget and updates on the progress already made. Obama says that stresses the need for higher education, competitive scientific and creative jobs, and investment in renewable energy business.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-04-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama says members of Congress have a simple choice to make, "They can stand with the big oil companies, or they can stand with the American people." Obama calls on Congress to end taxpayer subsidies to an industry that has never been more profitable. He challenges Congress to use that money to double-down on investments in clean energy technologies that have never been more promising.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Janice Baker explains her challenges obtaining health insurance which have been relieved by the Affordable Care Act. then introduces President Obama. Obama says the health insurance that is available to people through HealthCare.gov is high quality and affordable, and his Administration is working around the clock to address problems that make the site slow and difficult to use. Obama recaps provisions of the law from which Americans have been benefiting for almost four years. Held in the Rose Garden at the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection