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- Homer S. Cummings, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, in a speech entitled, "Achievements of the Democratic Party," pays tribute to President Wilson and his administration saying, "The hopes of mankind look to the American President."
- Date Issued:
- 1919-03-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Author Michael Kimball talks about moving away from Michigan to become a successful writer, his education, the fiction reading series he has started in Baltimore, the life-story-on-postcard project, and his book "Dear everybody." Kimball is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Michael Rodriguez for the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-10-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Gerald Ford gives a State of the World address to both houses of Congress with commentary by newsmen and political figures. Commentary by Carl Albert, George Ball, Zbigniew Brzezinski, James Buckley, William Bundy, Frank Church, Charles Collingwood, Walter Cronkite, Marvin Kalb, George McGovern, Bruce Morton, Bob Schieffer, and Eric Sevareid.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- C. Patrick "Lash" Larrowe, Michigan State University professor emeritus of economics talks about his association with Jack Stieber, director of MSU's School of Labor and Industrial Relations, about several other persons with whom he worked, some of the classes he taught, and his many students over the years. He recalls the shift on the MSU Board of Trustees from Republican to Democratic and the role played by the UAW and the state Democratic party in MSU affairs. Larrowe also recalls his involvement in various MSU administrative initiatives and criticizes what he calls an "aloof" administration and a "compliant" faculty. Larrowe candidly discusses fellow faculty, what he calls their lack of motivation, why they stay at MSU, their failure to publish, and their salaries. Ends abruptly. Larrowe is interviewed by John Revitte, MSU professor of Labor and Industrial Relations.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-07-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Science fiction writer and Detroiter Kathe Koja reads the story "Bird superior" from her book "Extremities" then answers questions from audience. The event is convened by Michigan State University Librarian Leslie Behm. Part of the MSU Libraries' Michigan Science Fiction Writers Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-04-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Jody talks about moving from Escanaba, MI, being hired in September 1977 after standing in a long line to submit an application, his union activity, and meeting his wife. He also talks about being a safety trainer and committeeman.
- Date Issued:
- 2006-04-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama gives remarks at the opening of the White House Health Care Summit. White House Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes begins the program, stating the issues of Medicare and insurance to be dealt with during the session. Firefighter Travis Ulerick discusses the lack of good insurance in his hometown during an economic crisis. President Obama speaks on reducing the costs of insurance in healthcare reform.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-03-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama speaks about America's unbreakable bond with Israel at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Conference. Obama elaborates on the policy speech he gave earlier in the week and ensuing conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he reaffirmed the bond between the U.S. and Israel, guaranteed Israel’s security and continued American support. He speaks again of the opportunity for expanding democracy and peace across more Middle Eastern countries and the challenges this presents. Obama clarifies prior statements about acceptable borders between Israel and a Palestinian state. Held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-05-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Bob Vermeullen, whose stage name is Tesco Vee, describes his interest in the 1970s punk rock scene and his co-editorship of the Lansing, MI based punk scene magazine, Touch and Go. Vee tells how he became interested in punk rock while attending Michigan State University and starting a punk magazine at the same time that he was beginning a teaching career in Williamston, MI. Vee also describes his musical influences, starting a band called The Meatmen and the life of recording, performing, getting into fights, and other memories from the road and his punk days. Vee promotes his recently published book, Touch and go : the complete hardcore punk zine '79-'83. MSU Librarian Joshua Barton introduces Vee. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-10-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama speaks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Thirty-Third Annual Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. Obama talks about his administration’s efforts to deal with immigration reform, education, economic issues, job creation, and other major issues which affect Hispanic Americans.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-09-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection