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- Description:
- President Barack Obama welcomes a group of active duty U.S. armed service personnel as they become American citizens in a naturalization ceremony. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano administers the citizenship oath. President Obama also presents the Outstanding American By Choice award to Peter Lemon.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-05-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In a Memorial Day intallment of "Dunbar commentary," Dr. Willis Dunbar reflects on the nature of war and the reasons why soldiers fight. Dunbar says that he recently spoke to a Korean War veteran who reported that morale was high on the battlefield, but that G.I.s do not understand why they are fighting. Dunbar speculates that soldiers never truly understands why they fight, but rather act out of camaraderie and love of country.
- Date Issued:
- 1951-06-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks to military families celebrating Independence Day on the South Lawn of the White House. Obama recounts the actions of the founders during the revolution, the principles instilled in the Declaration of Independence, and the ongoing efforts required to live up to those ideals. Obama recognizes several service members in attendance and tells of their heroism.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama discusses sexual assault in the military during a meeting with Vice President Biden, Secretary of Defense Hagel, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dempsey and the service secretaries, service chiefs, and senior enlisted advisers. Obama says he is furious with the behavior of those perpetrating sexual assault against their fellow service members, says they need to be held accountable and face consequences, and says the victims need justice.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-05-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks to the press following his visit with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. President Obama thanks the men and women in uniform for their sacrifices and service in protecting the nation's freedoms. Obama talks about their discussion, including the long-term and short-term threats that the nation faces. Obama shares his commitment to bring support to the stationed troops and their families.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-01-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Opened in 1925 as the Union Memorial Building in honor of American soldiers. The name changed to MSU Union in 1955. Located at 49 Abbot Road.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino MAC Postcard Collection
- Description:
- The return of soldiers marching South on the 200 block of Capitol Avenue opposite the Methodist Church. Six views. Gift of Win Stebbins.
- Date Created:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Five unidentified men.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Opened in 1925 as the Union Memorial Building in honor of American soldiers. The name changed to MSU Union in 1955. Located at 49 Abbot Road.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino MAC Postcard Collection