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CBS World News Today
CBS World News Today presents a news broadcast dated July 17, 1940, with coverage focused on the Democratic convention and its nomination of…
Franklin D. Roosevelt 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. In the…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television and radio interview program built around direct questioning of prominent public figures. In this recording, f…
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy’s Election Eve Address is a political speech delivered on the eve of the 1960 U.S. presidential election. Kennedy speaks dir…
Hear It Now
Hear It Now is a documentary radio program that brings listeners close to the people and events shaping the news. Through recorded voices an…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Hear Winston Churchill in a historical speech recording dated August 16, 1943. His distinctive voice and forceful delivery bring the address…
Radio and Television Report on Civil Rights
In this address, President John F. Kennedy speaks to the nation about civil rights. The radio and television report presents his remarks dir…
The Open Mind
The Open Mind is a public-affairs discussion program built around thoughtful conversation about issues shaping American life. Its title epis…
Elmer Davis and the News
Elmer Davis and the News presents a news broadcast associated with journalist and commentator Elmer Davis. The title identifies this program…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill delivers “The Sinews of Peace,” the address widely known as the “Iron Curtain” speech. Speaking at Westminster College in …
Second Inaugural Address
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Second Inaugural Address, delivered on March 4, 1937, reflects on the responsibilities of government and the nation’…
Historical News and Speeches
A historical news and speech recording dated April 3, 1940, featuring French Premier Paul Reynaud appealing to the United States for aid. Th…
Hear It Now
Hear It Now is a documentary radio program that brings listeners reports and voices from the news. This installment centers on General Dougl…
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…
Historical News and Speeches
This recording is identified as a historical news and speech item featuring Eleanor Roosevelt at a convention. It offers a glimpse of her pu…
Historical News and Speeches
This recording presents historical news and a speech associated with Baldur von Schirach, the leader of the Hitler Youth. It offers a period…
H. V. Kaltenborn
H. V. Kaltenborn was a prominent radio news commentator whose broadcasts brought listeners reports and analysis of major events. This record…
WWII News
A news recording identified as a Walter Ulbricht speech to the Reichstag, dated February 23, 1932. It offers a historical snapshot of politi…
Father Coughlin
Father Charles Coughlin’s broadcasts present the political and social commentary of the outspoken Catholic priest and radio speaker. In this…
The March of Time
The March of Time presents dramatized news reports that bring current events to life through narration, dialogue, and sound effects. Rather …