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- In this installment of "Defense report," Joe Butler and Tony Gaston report on American military operaions. Butler discusses a new initiative by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, in conjunction with the Munitions Board and the Department of Commerce, to highlight procurement policies and other information about how companies can do business with the Armed Services. Gaston discusses "Operation Bulldozer," a push to create 60,000 new housing units on military bases around the United States which is expected to alleviate overcrowding for thousands of military families. Other stories include a look at a new electric clock which records the transmission time and station identification of outgoing communications, a new parachute design for high speed aircraft, and promotion examinations aimed at identifying candidates for non-commissioned officer positions.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-09-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a Change of Command Ceremony for United States Forces-Iraq in the Al Faw Palace at Camp Victory. Biden marks the end of combat operations in Iraq and the beginning of a new advise and assist role for U.S. forces. He also recounts the history of the conflict, praises the efforts of American and coalition troops, and comments on the number of Americans who are advising Iraqi government officials on everything from law and property rights to law enforcement and reconstruction projects. He stresses that Iraq has the foundation to once again be free and prosperous.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama holds a press conference and talks about the latest steps to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Iraqi Army successes with coalition forces, and intelligence material acquired from recaptured towns. He also discusses current efforts to halt the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, and answers questions from the press about ISIL, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, allegations that the U.S. paid a "ransom" to Iran for the release of Americans prisoners and his record on commuting prison sentences. Held at the Pentagon in Alexandria, VA.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-08-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donal Trump delivers remarks at the commissioning of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), in Norfolk, VA. Trump thanks all those who built the ship and says the ship reflects the strength of the U.S. military. He also reflects on the life of President Ford for whom the ship is named, praises the military and criticizes the U.S. Congress for not properly funding the armed forces.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-07-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush discusses his goals for his administration in his first State of the Union address. Bush spends the majority of the address outlining his budget plan, which includes reducing the the national debt and increasing spending on healthcare, schools, retirement funds, environmental protection and the military. Bush explains that the highest percentage increase of the budget will go to education, with $5 billion going into teaching every child how to read as well as increased funding to recruit and train teachers.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-02-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Sal describes his childhood in Texas as a farm laborer, his Army and National Guard experience, and work in the plant cafeteria before being hired by Fisher in October 1968. He describes factory life, jobs he did, pranks, relations with coworkers and supervisors, and his role in the change to a team based system. Sal talks about his family connections to GM and his active social life in and outside the plant.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-12-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Mike Pence discusses several policies, enacted under the Trump administration, which are in line with the values of conservative voters. These include tax cuts, anti-abortion policies, increased military spending, and the support of religious freedom. Pence also assures the audience that he is a Christian conservative and that the Trump administration will continue to uphold traditional values. Pence addresses the 2018 Values Voter Summit, an annual political conference for American social conservative activists and elected officials from across the United States. Held in Washington, D.C. Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council, introduces Pence.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-09-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dorothy Doyle recalls her service in the United States Army Nurse Corps. Doyle says that she enlisted in the Army in 1942 after spending ten years in civilian nursing and talks about basic training and her duty stations in the U.S. and later in New Hebrides, New Caledonia, New Zealand and a stint in Saipan after the battle of Iwo Jima. She also talks about the complicated social dynamics in the army, racism, and the trials of nursing in field hospitals. Doyle is interviewed by Kathryn Cavanaugh.
- Date Issued:
- 2002-07-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks at a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. Obama recounts events early in the war that marked American involvement. He suggests "it is never too late to pay tribute to the men and women who answered the call of duty with courage and valor." Obama reflects on the sacrifices and continued service of Vietnam era veterans then announces that this Memorial Day begins a 13-year commemoration of the war during which the Federal government will partner with local governments, private organizations, and communities.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-05-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Selections from his valedictory address given at Texas A & M University, where his presidential papers will be housed. He talks about his pride in the achievements of his foreign policy. Asks his sympathetic audience to support incoming President Clinton.
- Date Issued:
- 1992-12-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection