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- President Barack Obama details the rationale for American involvement in Libya supporting the UN Security Council resolution authorizing force to protect civilians from the Qaddafi regime. Obama promises that no US ground troops will be committed and that command and control operations will be transferred to NATO. Obama references past humanitarian crises like Bosnia as an example of the world being slow to respond. He clarifies US policy on Libya. Obama is speaking at the National Defense University in Washington, DC.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-03-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama describes events in Libya which led to a UN Security Council resolution approving a no-fly zone in Libya to prevent Muammar Qaddafi from attacking Libyan citizens. Obama declares that the United States stands ready to act as part of an international coalition if Qaddafi does not immediately stop attacks on civilians and honor the terms of a cease-fire agreement.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-03-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Question and answer period with the voices of reporters Patrick Stoyan, Lesley Stahl, Terence Smith, Andrew Glass, John Wallach, Don Irwin, Chris Ogden, Fred Barnes, Lisa Myers, Harrison Rainie and David Green.
- Date Issued:
- 1980-08-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama announces that he has authorized the United States military to commence a limited military action, approved by the United Nations, as part of an effort to protect Libyan citizens after Moammar Gadhafi refused to declare an immediate cease-fire. The President delivers his remarks in Brasilia, Brazil at the start of a Latin American tour.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-03-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama remarks on the death of former Libyan head of state Muammar Gaddafi. Saying that, "the dark shadow of tyranny has been lifted", Obama praises the successful Libyan revolution, but calls on Libyans to respect the human rights of all. He also recognizes Americans who were victims of the Gaddafi regime, and remarks on the political changes sweeping across the Arab world.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1980-08-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Photographer Diana Matar delivers a talk entitled, "Evidence: Photography and Political Disappearance." Speaking from a slideshow (not included), Matar presents her documentation of the disappearance of her father-in-law, a Libyan opposition leader, taken by the Gaddafi regime and never seen again. Matar explains how she came to the project, how she approached photographing a person who was not physically there, and the larger significance of the project as a comment on human rights. She frequently pauses her talk to allow the audience to contemplate the images. Matar talks about making the body of work and assembling the content. She answers questions from the audience. Matar is introduced by MSU Professor of Photography & Visual Communication Howard Bossen. University Librarian Mary Jo Zeter convenes the event. Cosponsored by the MSU African Studies Center, School of Journalism, Muslim Studies Program, Peace and Justice Studies, and Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- A vacationing President Barack Obama delivers a statement to the press on the situation in Libya. Obama recaps recent events in the country, describes NATO and U.S. involvement, and declares that, "the Qaddafi regime is coming to an end, and the future of Libya is in the hands of its people." He also reminds reporters that no U.S. troops have been used on the ground and that the hope is for a democratic Libya.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-08-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Data Provider:
- University of Michigan. Libraries
- Collection:
- Art, Architecture and Engineering Library, Lantern Slide Collection
- Data Provider:
- University of Michigan. Libraries
- Collection:
- Art, Architecture and Engineering Library, Lantern Slide Collection
