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- President Donald Trump delivers his second speech to the United Nations General Assembly. He claims his administration has accomplished more in two years than any previous U.S administration, which elicits laughter from the Assembly. Trump says that the U.S. will not seek to impose on the sovereignty of other nations as long as the U.S.'s sovereignty is respected in return. He also calls on other nations to "isolate Iran" and talks about fair trade, industry, jobs, and U.S. foreign policy goals in South and Central America, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Historian and author Keith Widder talks about his move to Michigan from Wisconsin, his career as Curator of History for the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, his research interests, his book "Michigan Agricultural College", and his current projects. Widder is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Michael Rodriguez for the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2006-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Flora May Augusta Flannagan, using the stage name Florrie Forde, sings "Girls study your cookery book."
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President George W. Bush speaks to various veterans groups at the White House. With the Iraq War recently begun, Bush asks Congress to pass his war time supplemental appropriations bill worth $75 billion that would help outfit the troops, assist in the reconstruction of Iraq and further secure America from terrorist threats. He praises veterans for showing their support of the bill and the troops overseas.
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- 2003-03-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Obama discusses youth empowerment and leadership at the Young African Leaders Initiative Town Hall meeting held at the University of Johannesburg-Soweto, South Africa. Obama says he supports the Initiative launched in 2010 to promote leadership development, entrepreneurship, and connect the next generation of African leaders with one another and the United States. Town hall participants include over 600 young leaders, ages 18-35, who are involved in public, private and civic organizations. Obama answers questions from the crowd starting with a South African, a Kenyan, Ugandan, and Nigerian. He is introduced by Nkepile Mabuse who asks participants to, "ask a short, sharp, smart question."
- Date Issued:
- 2013-06-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama delivers remarks at a memorial service for the twelve people who died during the shooting rampage at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday, September 16. Obama reflects on the lives of the victims and says they will endure in the memory of the Navy which they helped to keep strong, in the hearts of the American people, as well as the hearts of their coworkers, their friends, and neighbors. Held at The Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-09-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Dave Smith, recycling coordinator for Michigan State University, gives a presentation about the ways the campus recycles and the processes it uses. Smith discusses the principle of "highest use" and the role which the MSU Surplus Store and the Recycling Center play in fulfilling that principle. Smith also focuses on how the Surplus Store and Recycling Center handle the large number of books they receive every semester. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Environmental Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-10-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- On this installment of "Know your city," Dr. Willis Dunbar interviews E. Frank Woodington, head of the Kalamazoo Division of Weights, Scales, and Measures. Woodington gives a thorough explanation of how his division ensures the accuracy of the 963 scales used by the 410 places of business in Kalamazoo including, filling stations. Woodington also describes the tolerance the division allows for a variety of scale capacities based upon years of use, and tells Dunbar that any scales found to be in error are condemned until they have been re-calibrated and pass inspection.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-03-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Delivered before a joint session of Congress, January 10, 1967, with commentaries by Frank McGee, Ray Shearer, Chet Huntley, David Brinkley, John K. Galbraith and British and French political personalities. Main points of address: economic status of the country; recommendation of the tax hike; United States position in Vietnam, etc.
- Date Issued:
- 1967-01-10T00:00:00Z
- 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, "It's all politics". Panelists describe their research, teaching and writing efforts and explore how historical events, historical memory, economic trends, international relations, secrecy, and advertising play out in political movements, political campaigns, and policy decisions. Panelists are Ann Larabee, professor of English, Donna Rich Kaplowitz, professor in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, Michael Colaresi, professor of Political Science, and Bob Kolt, professor of Advertising and Public Relations. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, dean of the MSU Honors College, moderates. Includes 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:
- 2016-04-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection