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- President Obama and other dignitaries gather at Arlington National Cemetery for the annual ceremony honoring the nation's veterans. Following the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Obama and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki address a crowd of military personnel, dignitaries, and veterans. Obama talks about the nation's obligation to help returning veterans transition back into civilian life. He also notes that this is the first Veterans Day in a decade in which no American troops are "fighting and dying in Iraq."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-11T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Obama speaks to military families celebrating Independence Day on the South Lawn of the White House. Obama recognizes the accomplishments of several persons in attendance.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-07-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria delivers an Imperial endorsement of a fund for Austrian military widows and orphans.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-02-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- In his monthly radio program Memories of the Past, Doug Tjapkes interviews Grand Haven resident John VanSchelven about his early memories of the area. In a discussion of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, John recalls the wind storm that hit Grand Haven on Armistice Day in 1941 and the resulting damage to the Highland Park Hotel. He also describes the big storm in the winter of 1936 and a discussion ensues about other boats that went down in Lake Michigan. John also recalls innovative photographer Nat Brown and his kite camera. He describes a postcard picturing Brown sitting on a snowmobile he invented. John also reminisces about working in the meat market with his father and delivering bread for a bakery.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1958-03-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- The House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing to debate whether or not to launch an impeachment inquiry against President Clinton. Representatives participating are: Bob Barr (R-GA), Robert Wexler (D-FL), Bill Jenkins (R-TN), Asa Hutchinson (R-AK), Tom Barrett (D-WI), Ed Pease (R-IN), Chris Cannon (R-UT), James Rogan (R-CA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Mary Bono (R-CA).
- Date Issued:
- 1998-09-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1975-05-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Signs the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, enfranchising handicapped citizens.
- Date Issued:
- 1990-07-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Anderson cites his role in passing fair housing legislation.
- Date Issued:
- 1980-08-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection