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- President Calvin Coolidge delivers his first inaugural speech following his election in 1924. Broadcast over the WEAF-WCAP network, Coolidge talks about the nation recovering from the First World War and giving assistance to Europe. He discusses isolationism, maintaining a standing military for defense, security threats, the domestic economy, and partisan politics. He also talks about fending off attempts to maintain publicly owned railroads and utility companies, and discusses taxation, social problems, and the rights of property owners.
- Date Issued:
- 1925-03-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Wayne State University Professor of Political Science Amy Bromsen delivers a talk entitled, "'They all sort of disappeared': the early cohort of UAW women leaders". Bromsen recounts the history of women in UAW represented workplaces and the associated separate pay scale, available jobs, and other discrimination. She describes attempts by UAW President Walter Reuther to address gender discrimination in the union, the creation of the UAW Women's Department, and the resistance these efforts met in the male dominated organization. A question and answer session concludes the session. Bromsen is introduced by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, and co-sponsored by the MSU Center for Gender in Global Context and the MSU Women's Resource Center. Held at the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-02-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Alleged to be approximately the first minute of Grover Cleveland's 1892 campaign speech. Recording begins with the playing of Hail to the Chief. The authenticity of the recording is in doubt.
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama and Vice President Biden deliver remarks on the importance of jobs-driven skills training in a 21st century economy. Biden tells of American companies returning to the U.S. and of the ideal of the middle class. Obama talks about training people for current and future jobs to promote the middle and working classes.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-04-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump delivers remarks regarding the opioid epidemic before signing a document declaring it a national public health emergency. Trump says that the epidemic has been developing for a long time, and that it will continue to get worse before it gets better. He also says that his administration's actions, such as cracking down on drug trafficking and providing more funding for drug treatment programs and law enforcement are the start of a nationwide effort to tackle drug addiction. First Lady Melania Trump introduces President Trump.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Jimmy Carter calls the actions of the Iranian government "terrorism" on the 12th day that 60 Americans are held hostage in the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran.
- Date Issued:
- 1979-11-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton announces the first use of the line item veto.
- Date Issued:
- 1997-08-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Bush talks about his cabinet to get a full understanding of the measures being taken by the government during the financial crisis. Bush explains that the government plan is both temporary and limited and that the plan will "enhance liquidity and make sure our financial instruments are strong." Bush says he looks forward to visiting Michigan and talking with the business owners and workers there.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-10-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Rep. Bob Barr (R-GA) continues his testimony in the impeachment proceedings for President Bill Clinton.
- Date Issued:
- 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks about the Affordable Care Act on the fifth anniversary of it being signed into law. Obama discusses the benefits which the health care law has provided and criticizes Republicans for trying to repeal the law.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection