Politics
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- Voices of American History
- Political Essays and Reflections
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill delivers a wartime address concerning the sinking of the German pocket battleship Graf Spee. His speeches combine politica…
Story Behind the Headlines
Story Behind the Headlines presents a topical subject through the lens of current events. This recording is identified with the date October…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television interview program built around direct questioning of prominent public figures. Its panel of journalists probe…
America Looks Abroad
America Looks Abroad presents a program focused on international affairs and the choices facing the United States beyond its borders. The ep…
Messages from William R. Hearst
This recording presents a message from William Randolph Hearst dated March 12, 1932, titled “How to Get Us Out of the Depression.” Hearst wa…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television news interview program built around direct questions to prominent public figures. Its format brings journalis…
Father Coughlin
Father Coughlin was a radio program centered on the broadcasts of Catholic priest Charles E. Coughlin, whose addresses brought religious and…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Hear Winston Churchill deliver a wartime address on preparation for the assault that would bring liberation. His speeches combine direct arg…
Keys to the Capitol
Keys to the Capitol is a public-affairs radio program focused on government and political issues. Its title suggests a look at the people, d…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television and radio interview program built around direct questioning of prominent public figures. Its format brings jo…
Address to the Nation After 16 Days in Office
In this address to the nation, President Ronald Reagan speaks after his first 16 days in office. The recording offers a direct example of pr…
Pearl Harbor Day
This recording is identified with Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941, and names commentators Drew Pearson and Robert S. Allen. The title pla…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill’s speeches bring the force and urgency of wartime public address to the microphone. In this recording, Churchill responds …
CBS News
This CBS News recording covers the Democrats’ renomination of Roosevelt. It offers a brief window into a major political event as presented …
Living 1948
“The Biggest Job in the World: The Presidency” is an installment of Living 1948, presented on August 24, 1948. The title points to the presi…
Historical News and Speeches
A historical news and speech recording featuring Carl Severing speaking about the forthcoming elections to the Prussian Diet. The program of…
Father Coughlin
Father Coughlin presents a radio address by the controversial Catholic priest and broadcaster Charles E. Coughlin. In this program, titled “…
Historical News and Speeches
A historical recording of Clara Zetkin opening the German Reichstag. Zetkin, a prominent German socialist and communist politician, speaks i…
First Inaugural Address
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s First Inaugural Address, delivered on March 4, 1933, is a landmark speech from the opening of his presidency. Addres…
H. V. Kaltenborn
H. V. Kaltenborn was a prominent radio news commentator known for his analysis of current events. This program focuses on the potential for …