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- President Barack Obama speaks about the ties between the U.S. and Ireland, saying that the enduring, centuries-old relationship is bound by history, friendship, and shared values. He also says that Ireland is the first stop on his visit to Europe because he wants to reaffirm those "bonds of affection". Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny provides a rousing introduction for the President, calling him a living example of the American Dream realized.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-05-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Doug Noverr, Michigan State University Professor of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures, delivers a talk entitled, "Two versions/visions of Irish immigrant history: Ron Howard's 'Far and away' (1992) and Martin Scorsese's 'Gangs of New York' (2002)". Noverr describes the films and their historical context and recounts Irish patterns of immigration, intermarriage with Native Americans, and settlement on the continent. He explains the fear and racism directed at the Irish by the "Know nothings" as well as the machine politics rampant in New York City. Questions and answers conclude the event. Noverr is introduced by Professor John P. Beck, Associate Director, Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny speak to the press in the Oval Office. Obama discusses the close relationship between the U.S. and Ireland, the economic problems in Ireland, and thanks the PM for Irish assistance to the war effort in Afghanistan. Kenny talks about Irish-American business ventures, new financial programs in Ireland to deal with the economic crisis and promises a warm welcome in Ireland when Obama visits.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-03-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Bill Clinton talks about Irish-American unity while visiting the Gateway Electronics plant in Santry, Ireland.
- Date Issued:
- 1998-09-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks about the ties between the U.S. and Ireland, saying that the enduring, centuries-old relationship is bound by history, friendship, and shared values. He also says that Ireland is the first stop on his visit to Europe because he wants to reaffirm those "bonds of affection". Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny provides a rousing introduction for the President, calling him a living example of the American Dream realized.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-05-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Doug Noverr, Michigan State University Professor of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures, delivers a talk entitled, "Two versions/visions of Irish immigrant history: Ron Howard's 'Far and away' (1992) and Martin Scorsese's 'Gangs of New York' (2002)". Noverr describes the films and their historical context and recounts Irish patterns of immigration, intermarriage with Native Americans, and settlement on the continent. He explains the fear and racism directed at the Irish by the "Know nothings" as well as the machine politics rampant in New York City. Questions and answers conclude the event. Noverr is introduced by Professor John P. Beck, Associate Director, Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny speak to the press in the Oval Office. Obama discusses the close relationship between the U.S. and Ireland, the economic problems in Ireland, and thanks the PM for Irish assistance to the war effort in Afghanistan. Kenny talks about Irish-American business ventures, new financial programs in Ireland to deal with the economic crisis and promises a warm welcome in Ireland when Obama visits.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-03-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Bill Clinton talks about Irish-American unity while visiting the Gateway Electronics plant in Santry, Ireland.
- Date Issued:
- 1998-09-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection