Michigan State University Libraries
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- President Obama speaks about the state of the economy. He criticizes Republicans in Congress for obstructionism and praises the American motion picture and television industry saying it continues to create thousands of jobs across the country and exports American culture. Held at the DreamWorks Animation Studios in Glendale, California.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Michigan State University Libraries' celebrate the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Week. The video ""In Remembrance of Martin" (not included) is screened. Professor of Religious Studies and African American Studies Dr. Jualynne E. Dodson, reacting to the video, provides a keynote address tying King's legacy with other social justice movements including the fight for farm worker rights by Cesar Chavez. She reflects on discrimination throughout American history. MSU School of Music faculty and jazz musicians Rodney Whitaker and Diego Rivera, perform several classic jazz numbers as well as a rendition of "We Shall Overcome." The session is convened by MSU Librarian Diana Rivera. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Obama delivers remarks at Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium honoring the sacrifice of American and European troops in World War One. Obama describes how current efforts to keep the peace honors their memory. He quotes the closing line from "In Flanders Fields," a poem by Canadian soldier John McRae. Obama honors his hosts, King Philippe and Prime Minister di Rupo of Belgium.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-03-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama delivers remarks at a fundraiser hosted by the Democratic National Committee. He recounts the accomplishments of his administration and takes the Republican Party to task for misrepresenting the state of the U.S. economy, the environment, healthcare, and U.S. foreign policy. Obama's remarks are made following a performance of "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- An interdisciplinary panel composed of Michigan State University faculty participates in a discussion entitled, "Looking at Flint : the past, present, and future of the city". Panelists describe their research, teaching and writing efforts and explore the current challenges faced by the citizens of Flint, especially the condition of the municipal water system, and the many economic, education, and health issues facing them. Panelists are Mary Schulz of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Debra Furr-Holden, professor of Human Medicine, Rick Sadler, professor of Human Medicine, Manuel Chavez, professor of Journalism, and Trixie Smith, of the MSU Writing Center. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, dean of the MSU Honors College, convenes the session and moderates questions from the audience. Part of the series "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" sponsored by the MSU Honors College. Held in the MSU Student Union.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-11-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Candace Keller, professor of art history at Michigan State University delivers a talk entitled "Imaging culture: understanding portraiture by Malick Sidibé". Keller briefly describes her research on West African photographers, cultural histories, identities, and aesthetics from the 1940s to the present and then focuses on leading Malian photographer Malick Sidibé. She answers questions from the audience. Keller is introduced by MSU Librarian Terrie Wilson.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Bush welcomes members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams to the White House. The President talks about his experience watching the Olympics in Beijing including the Opening Ceremonies, the American win in the Water Cube for the 4x100 freestyle relay, and meeting Michael Phelp's mother. He goes on to congratulate the athletes, such as gymnasts Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson, the U.S. women's softball team, U.S. men's beach volleyball players Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser, and U.S. women's beach volleyball players Misty May-Treaner and Kerri Walsh. Bush thanks the 16 athletes who served the nation in uniform, including swimmer Army Lieutenant Melissa Stockwell, who lost her leg during the War in Iraq. Volleyball competitor Kerri Walsh presents President and Mrs. Bush with an Olympic team jacket. Melissa Stockwell presents President Bush with a framed memento from the Paralympic opening ceremonies.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-10-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- U.S. President Ronald Reagan's addresses the European Parliament in Strassburg, France. Marking the longest peace of this century, Reagan charges the USSR with undermining stability by blocking the Geneva talks. Newscast introduced by Dan Rather.
- Date Issued:
- 1985-05-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Birch Bayh talks about Philip Hart, Gerald Ford, and U.S. politics.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection