Politics
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- Voices of American History
- Political Essays and Reflections
Our Land Be Bright You and Your Ballot with Robert Montgomery
A civic-minded radio program centered on the ballot and the role of citizens in public life. The title presents Robert Montgomery as the pro…
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 opposing views debated by sp…
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks in a broadcast dated October 8, 1936, on the occasion of the birthday of the Statue of Liberty. The recording o…
Father Coughlin
Father Charles Coughlin was a Catholic priest and radio broadcaster whose addresses brought religious and political commentary to a large au…
The Four Freedoms Address
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms Address is a landmark presidential speech outlining four freedoms he believed should be protected arou…
John F. Kennedy National Security Address
John F. Kennedy delivers a national security address. The recording offers a direct listening experience centered on the president’s spoken …
Messages from William R. Hearst
William Randolph Hearst’s “Messages” offer a direct address on a public issue of the day. This installment is titled “How to Get Us Out of t…
H. V. Kaltenborn
H. V. Kaltenborn was a prominent American radio news commentator known for his analysis of international affairs. This recording is identifi…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television interview program presented here in a radio recording. The title identifies Tom Mboya as the subject of this …
Graduation Address at the U.S. Naval Academy
Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers a graduation address at the U.S. Naval Academy. The recording offers a direct encounter with the president’s …
Farm Report Discussions in Washington on Rationing
A farm report discussing rationing in Washington. The title suggests a focus on agricultural concerns and rationing, presented as a radio di…
John B. Kennedy
John B. Kennedy presents a commentary on Juan Perón, the Argentine political figure. The recording offers a period radio perspective …
Father Coughlin
Father Charles Coughlin was a Catholic priest and radio broadcaster whose Sunday addresses reached a large audience during the 1930s. This r…
H. V. Kaltenborn
H. V. Kaltenborn was a prominent radio news commentator known for his clear, analytical coverage of international affairs. This recording is…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill’s speeches bring listeners into the public life and political concerns of the postwar era. His forceful, carefully shaped …
Broadcast Incorporated Presents
Upton Close discusses actor Larry Parks and the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). The program offers a period radio perspective…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill delivers “The Follies of the Victors,” a speech presented as part of a collection of his addresses. The recording offers a…
Fulton Lewis Jr.
Fulton Lewis Jr. presents a radio commentary focused on the Nixon impeachment inquiry. The program offers a contemporary perspective on a ma…
Father Coughlin
Father Charles Coughlin’s broadcasts present the political and social commentary of the outspoken Catholic priest and radio speaker. In this…
Ronald Reagan Addresses the World Affairs Council in Springfield, Massachusetts
Ronald Reagan addresses the World Affairs Council in Springfield, Massachusetts, on April 21, 1988. The recording presents a public speech b…