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- Dr. Willis Dunbar narrates this tribute to U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg, native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the occasion of his death. A variety of people who knew Vandeberg speak about their experiences with him, including: Paul Goebel, the mayor of Grand Rapids; Charles Slive Jr., a schoolmate of Vandenberg's children; John Wertz, editor of the Grand Rapids Herald; C.W. Hazel, a friend of Vandenberg's; Herbert Vandercliffe, Vandenberg's mailman; and George Welsh, former mayor of Grand Rapids and former Lieutenant Governor of Michigan. They share stories about Vandenberg's childhood, his career, and his involvement in passing the United Nations Charter.
- Date Issued:
- 1951-04-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks at a memorial service for former Speaker of the House Tom Foley (R-WA). Obama says that thanks to Tom Foley, "more children get a head start on success in school and in life, more seniors receive better health care, and more families breathe easier because they know their country will be there for them in times of need." He tells an anecdote about Foley on the campaign trail in his Washington district and praises Foley's intellect, integrity and, "his ability to find common ground with his colleagues across the aisle." Held in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Willis Dunbar narrates this tribute to U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg, native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the occasion of his death. A variety of people who knew Vandeberg speak about their experiences with him, including: Paul Goebel, the mayor of Grand Rapids; Charles Slive Jr., a schoolmate of Vandenberg's children; John Wertz, editor of the Grand Rapids Herald; C.W. Hazel, a friend of Vandenberg's; Herbert Vandercliffe, Vandenberg's mailman; and George Welsh, former mayor of Grand Rapids and former Lieutenant Governor of Michigan. They share stories about Vandenberg's childhood, his career, and his involvement in passing the United Nations Charter.
- Date Issued:
- 1951-04-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks at a memorial service for former Speaker of the House Tom Foley (R-WA). Obama says that thanks to Tom Foley, "more children get a head start on success in school and in life, more seniors receive better health care, and more families breathe easier because they know their country will be there for them in times of need." He tells an anecdote about Foley on the campaign trail in his Washington district and praises Foley's intellect, integrity and, "his ability to find common ground with his colleagues across the aisle." Held in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection