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- President Johnson delivers his first State of the Union address known as the "War on Poverty" speech. Johnson sets an ambitious agenda for the congress suggesting they need to do more for civil rights, cut taxes, declare "all out war on human poverty," and recognize the health needs of older citizens, while reducing Federal spending. Johnson describes a need to improve education for all, build more hospitals and more libraries, improve housing, provide for old age, and increase employment. He calls for new civil rights laws, changes to immigration policy, and more free trade.
- Date Issued:
- 1964-01-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump speaks at the annual National Prayer Breakfast. Trump tells several stories of people who have gone through struggles or sacrificed for others but held onto hope and faith. Trump says that America is a nation of believers, together strengthened by the power of prayer.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z
- 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
- Date Issued:
- 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1977-07-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama reacts to House and Senate passage by unanimous consent of the compromise Social Security payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance extensions. Obama says it is about time Congress focused on the American people and job creation instead of partisan politics.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-12-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks to troops at Camp Bonifas, a United Nations Command military post located 400 meters south of the southern boundary of the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Obama thanks the troops for their service saying it is vital to keeping peace and prosperity on the peninsula.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Joe Biden addresses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference held in the Washington Convention Center. Biden reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel, noting the threats Israel faces from the destabilization of Egypt and Iran's nuclear program. Biden is introduced by Michael Kassen, President of AIPAC.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-03-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University Professor of Family Medicine Clare Luz delivers a talk entitled, "Direct Care Workers: A Calling, the Job, and the Misjudging of Social Value." Luz describes the world of direct health care workers and is joined by care workers Susan Fierro, Kamilah Abood, and Martha Kwant, who talk about their work experiences. They describe the work environment, the type of work performed, their training, the need for additional workers in the field, and the abysmal compensation structure. Questions from the audience are taken. Luz is introduced by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series co-sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, the MSU Center for Gender in Global Context, and the MSU Women's Resource Center. Held in the MSU Museum Auditorium.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-01-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama marks Equal Pay Day at the White House by signing an executive order seeking to strengthen enforcement of equal pay laws for women. He tells the audience that America succeeds when women succeed and that "pay in secrecy fosters discrimination." Obama is introduced by pay equity advocate and author Lilly Ledbetter.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-04-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection