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- In "Dunbar commentary," Dr. Willis Dunbar analyzes the upcoming presidential election and says that most people who are content with the direction America is taking will vote for Thomas Dewey, while those not content will vote for Harry S. Truman. Dunbar argues that America is becoming more conservative, but that the continual swing between liberal and conservative politics is what brings progress to the nation.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michael Rubner, Michigan State University's longest serving Faculty Grievance Official, talks about being born in Palestine and emigrating to the U.S., his education and what brought him to James Madison College at MSU in 1970. He also talks about why the FGO position interested him and his role in the creation of a grievance manual. Rubner says that he inherited an office which did not run smoothly and discusses the steps he took to improve things and that he decided to leave the position because of two faculty members who "made his life miserable". Rubner is interviewed by MSU Professor John Revitte, who himself is a former FGO. Revitte also reflects upon some of his experiences in the office and his revisions to the grievance manual.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-09-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama discusses the state of the struggling automobile industry. He rejects the restructuring plans of GM and Chrysler, and offers them more time to resubmit new plans for continued federal assistance. In the face of bankruptcy, Obama stresses the need for the auto industry to modernize its operations and products in order to regain its position as the world leader.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-03-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 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 speaks about the importance of maintaining a strong American manufacturing sector that creates good jobs for workers and makes products which can be sold all over the world. He uses the opportunity to talk about the successful trend of in-sourcing and talks about additional investments being made. Obama is visiting the Rolls-Royce Crosspointe jet engine disc manufacturing facility in Petersburg, Virginia.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama talks about retirement security at U.S. Steel's Mon Valley Works plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Obama announces he is directing the Treasury Department to establish a new "MyRA" retirement savings plan targeting lower wage earners with lower minimum start-up deposits and smaller contribution levels to help people get their retirement savings started. Obama makes his remarks as part of a two-day tour highlighting initiatives from his State of the Union address. At the conclusion of the speech he signs the document.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-01-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- This WKZO Special Army Day Broadcast features remarks from Dr. Willis Dunbar, director of programs at WKZO, Henry Ford Jr., mayor of Kalamazoo, and James Wilson, a member of the Kalamazoo Civilian Advisory Committee. Dunbar gives a speech arguing that the United States needs to maintain a strong standing military for the first time in its history but urges the nation to be wary of succumbing to militaristic thinking. Mayor Ford remembers the veterans who gave their lives during World War II and reminds the public that the Army is an important branch of government even during peace time.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-04-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Bill Clinton says that NATO, following the Dayton Agreements, calls for an international force of 60,000 troops from 25 nations to bring peace to war torn Bosnia. One third of those troops will be Americans. Following the speech Robert Dole announces his support. Dan Rather is the journalist.
- Date Issued:
- 1995-11-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Catherine Cortez Masto and President Barack Obama speak at a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Masto, running for the U.S. Senate, talks about the need for a democratic majority in the United States Congress in order to build upon the progress of the Obama administration. President Obama encourages Nevada residents to vote, praises Masto's record and discusses the advances in alternative energy that Nevada has made.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection