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- 2012 Democratic National Convention. Barack Obama accepts his party's nomination for a second term as President. Obama recalls the first time he spoke at a Democratic Convention, saying that the speech was full of hope and change and that "eight years later, that hope has been tested." He shares a vision for America of opportunity and fairness. Obama balances his optimism with an acknowledgement that the country is facing tough times declaring, "we are moving forward." He sets goals for job creation, education, economic activity, and infrastructure improvement then recounts his administration's successes, especially the Affordable Care Act. Michelle Obama introduces her husband.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks about the improving U.S. economy, implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and the government shutdown and then is interviewed by Gerald Seib at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council conference. Obama says his administration underestimated the complexity of the Healthcare.gov Web site and was burdened by a cumbersome federal information technology process. He also expresses optimism about passing an immigration bill, and outlines the offer aimed at halting Iran's nuclear program. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Nelson Rockefellers first nationally televised news conference after withdrawing from the 1976 ticket.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-11-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Presidential campaign. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney meet in their first debate of the 2012 campaign. PBS news anchor Jim Lehrer moderates. Lehrer breaks the time into six segments: three dealing with the economy and one each on healthcare, the role of government, and governing. Romney aggressively criticizes Obama and the state of the economy during his administration. Obama counters suggesting that Romney would only bring back the policies of the previous president which Obama alleges created the recession. Romney disavows several policies on which he had been campaigning like his proposal for a five trillion dollar tax cut. Obama reemphasizes the need to cut middle class taxes but restore higher rates on the wealthiest persons. Held at the University of Denver. Sponsored by The Commission on Presidential Debates.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 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:
- President Bill Clinton announces the retirement of White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles and the appointment of John Podesta. Held at the White House Rose Garden.
- Date Issued:
- 1998-10-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Democrat Grover Cleveland, during his 1892 presidential campaign against Republican Benjamin Harrison, delivers remarks invoking the heroes of 1776 as models of independent thought. Cleveland was originally recorded on an Edison Cylinder.
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- A portrait of Edwin Willits, President of the State Agricultural College, 1885 to 1889.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Built in 1874 and used as a home for the university's presidents until 1915 when it became the Senior House for senior women. It later housed the College Hospital and was demolished in 1946. Gilchrist Hall was later built on its site.
- Date Created:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino MAC Postcard Collection
- Date Created:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino MAC Postcard Collection
