Politics
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Winston Churchill Speeches and Radio Broadcasts
Hear Winston Churchill in a historical speech or radio broadcast. His public addresses are marked by deliberate phrasing, forceful argument,…
The March of Time
The March of Time presents a dramatized news program built around the people and events shaping public life. This installment focuses on Alf…
CBS News of the World
CBS News of the World presents a radio news broadcast focused on events and developments in the United States and around the world. This rec…
Raymond Gram Swing
Raymond Gram Swing was a prominent American radio commentator whose broadcasts brought international affairs and political developments to l…
CBS News
This CBS News recording features George Meany delivering a Labor Day address. Meany, a prominent labor leader, speaks on a subject closely t…
Farewell Speech to the American People
In this farewell address from the Oval Office, Ronald Reagan speaks directly to the American people as his presidency comes to a close. The …
Will Rogers
Will Rogers brings the humor and perspective of the celebrated American humorist to radio. Known for his plainspoken delivery and sharp obse…
Address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association
John F. Kennedy addresses the Greater Houston Ministerial Association in a speech focused on his Catholic faith and the role of religion in …
University of Chicago Roundtable
The University of Chicago Roundtable brings listeners into a discussion of a timely public question: whether President Truman's civil rights…
America's Town Meeting of the Air
America's Town Meeting of the Air brings public questions into a lively radio forum, inviting listeners to hear issues of the day examined t…
Historical News and Speeches
A historical recording identified as a speech by Walter Ulbricht to the Reichstag, dated February 23, 1932. It offers a direct encounter wit…
Kaltenborn Edits the News
H. V. Kaltenborn brings a commentator’s perspective to the news in this broadcast of Kaltenborn Edits the News. The program centers on his s…
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 …
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…
Historical News and Speeches
A historical recording of Clara Zetkin opening the German Reichstag. Zetkin, a prominent German socialist and communist politician, speaks i…
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 news and speech recording featuring Carl Severing speaking about the forthcoming elections to the Prussian Diet. The program of…
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…
CBS News
This CBS News recording covers the Democrats’ renomination of Roosevelt. It offers a brief window into a major political event as presented …
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…