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- Michigan State University Professor of Music Harlan Jennings delivers a talk at the MSU Main Library entitled, "Jenny Lind and P.T. Barnum come to St. Louis, March 1851". Jennings explains the astounding popularity of Jenny Lind, the "Swedish nightingale", how Barnum marketed her talent and made her the most popular entertainer of her time. He also describes her triumphant tour of the U.S. in 1851 and especially her performances in St. Louis, MO, which set attendance records. Concludes with a question and answer session. MSU Music Librarian Mary Black Junttonen introduces Jennings. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-10-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama honors recipients of the 2011 National Medals of Arts and Humanities during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. Obama describes the value of arts and culture in American society and quotes poets and artists. He describes how artists come from all walks of life. An unidentified military aide reads the official citation for each recipient as Obama presents the medals.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-02-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Presidential Campaign. Former President Bill Clinton joins President Obama at a campaign event held in Bristow, Virginia. Clinton, his voice hoarse from campaign events, says "I have given my voice in the service of my president." He praises Obama and explains he is supporting Obama "because his plans for the future are better." Obama makes remarks about Governor Romney and change, Hurricane Sandy, and the middle class needing a champion who will fight for them.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Hall of Fame basketball player, entrepreneur and activist Earvin "Magic" Johnson, urges young Americans to get covered with the Affordable Care Act. Johnson recounts his own health issues including injuries and an HIV Positive diagnosis. He advocates for regular check-ups and early detection.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- "Six Presidents Speak: A profile of the Presidency." Insights on the office from the presidents themselves. With the voices of former U.S. President's Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson and current U.S. President Richard Nixon. Narrated by Charles Collingwood.
- Date Issued:
- 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- George McGovern talks about current politics with special attention to the New Right.
- Date Issued:
- 1981-03-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1971-04-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Richard Nixon gives the State of the Union message to a joint session of Congress, rehearsing the Administrations progress and plans for the future. Broadcast on NBC-TV on January 20, 1972.
- Date Issued:
- 1972-01-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George Bush says Saddam Hussein is claiming to be withdrawing while he is in fact retreating and trying to claim victory. Hussein is not interested in peace, but in salvaging most of his army to fight another day.
- Date Issued:
- 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Lyndon Baines Johnson delivers his inaugural address at the 1965 Presidential inauguration ceremony. Also included is soprano Leontyne Price singing "America the Beautiful," Rabbi Hyman Judah Schachtel and Rev. Dr. George R. Davis saying prayers, Vice President elect Hubert Humphrey being given the oath of office by Speaker of the House John William McCormack, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Earl Warren giving the President elect Lyndon Johnson the oath of office.
- Date Issued:
- 1965-01-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection