Politics
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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…
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 …
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…
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…
Will Rogers
Will Rogers brings the humor and perspective of the celebrated American humorist to radio. Known for his plainspoken delivery and sharp obse…
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 …
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…
Raymond Gram Swing
Raymond Gram Swing was a prominent American radio commentator whose broadcasts brought international affairs and political developments to l…
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,…
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks on the third anniversary of the Social Security Bill. This address offers a chance to hear the president discus…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television interview program built around direct questioning of prominent public figures. In this recording, the guest i…
News and Letters from Home and Abroad
News and Letters from Home and Abroad presents a broadcast dated April 27, 1945, focused on the San Francisco Conference. The program offers…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill delivers a wartime address reflecting on the first ten weeks of the Second World War. His speech offers a direct encounter…
Fulton Lewis Jr.
Fulton Lewis Jr. presents a radio commentary dated March 12, 1947, with the rising cost of living as its subject. The program offers a perio…
Kaltenborn Edits the News
H. V. Kaltenborn’s news commentary brings listeners a seasoned broadcaster’s perspective on the events shaping the world. In this installmen…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television and radio interview program built around direct questioning of prominent public figures. This installment fea…