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President Jimmy Carter's Address to the Nation on Peace and Security
10-1-1979
President Jimmy Carter announces that the United States has learned of possible Soviet combat troops stationed in Cuba. He says that the Soviets claim it is merely a training center and Carter agrees that the unit will not be enlarged and poses no direct threat to the United States. Nevertheless, the steps he pledges to take include increased surveillance of Cuba and he offers assurances that the United States will ensure that the Soviets cannot use their troops in combat against any other nation. Carter feels a confrontation would harm United States interests and urges Congress to pass the SALT II treaty.


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White House Briefing on the Iranian Situation and United States Energy Conservation
Part four
11-16-1979
Warren Christopher continues his comments from part three. He answers questions on topics including the condition of the hostages, the health of the Shah of Iran, and Iran's instability. Secretary of the Treasury Bill Miller then reiterates that the ban on Iranian oil is designed to make it impossible for Iran to use their oil to influence United States policy. He also feels that even having to pay slightly higher prices for oil will have a negligible effect on the American economy and mentions the freezing of Iranian assets. He answers questions on topics including the status of Iranian students in the United States and the particulars of the oil ban.


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White House Briefing for Congress on Iran and the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
Part two
1-8-1980
President Carter continues answering questions on Iran and Afghanistan. He is reluctant to give any timetable for the release of American hostages but does state that their release is the necessary condition for unfreezing Iranian assets. He explains the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan as a violation of detente and recaps the dealings of his administration with the Soviet Union. He then faces criticism about the effect the grain embargo will have on American farmers. There is a discussion of the reasons against arming China and the possibility of selling arms to Pakistan. One Congressman asks whether Carter has reached a stalemate in Iran; Carter answers by saying that it is difficult to convince the United Nations to impose sanctions on a small, nonaligned nation like Iran. He also describes attempted relations with Ayatollah Khomeini and Khomeini's fundamentalism.


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President Carter 's Briefing on the Release of the Iranian Hostages
1-19-1981
President Carter states that the United States has reached an agreement with Iran to secure the release of the American hostages. The deal hinges on the unfreezing on Iranian assets.


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Remarks Announcing the Ban on Iranian Oil
11-12-1979
President Carter makes a brief statement announcing a ban on Iranian oil. Following his statement, administration officials take questions from reporters. Topics include: arrangements for the purchase of oil from other sources, the possible effect of the ban on hostage negotiations, the authority under which President Carter is imposing the ban (Trade Expansion Act), the rationality of the ban and why it will not provoke the terrorists, the role of other nations, the ban's impact on oil prices, plans to allocate the available supply to consumers and refiners, the indefinite nature of the ban, conservation, and the ban's impact on the typical American.


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Remarks of Carter, Sadat and Begin at Camp David Ceremony
9-17-1978
President Carter opens with praise for President Sadat of Egypt and Prime Minister Begin of Israel. He describes what has been accomplished and what still has to be done (one issue still to be resolved was Israeli settlements in Egyptian territory). President Sadat speaks next. He thanks Carter for his commitment and asks the Americans to remain a part of the peace process. Prime Minister Begin says that the Camp David Conference should be renamed the 'Jimmy Carter Conference.' He praises Carter's civil courage and thanks many people. At the conclusion of the remarks, Sadat, Begin, and Carter sign two documents, 'A Framework for Peace in the Middle East' and 'A Framework for the Conclusion of a Peace Treaty Between Egypt and Israel.'


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The President's News Conference of April 19, 1980
4-29-1980
President Carter makes a statement praising the servicemen who were to undertake the aborted rescue attempt of the American hostages in Iran. He also denounces Iran's behavior and states that he will not forget the hostages. Carter then takes questions from reporters. Topics include: the possibility of a foreign policy summit meeting, the timing of the hostage rescue mission, the termination of the hostage rescue mission, Iranian guilt and resolution of the hostage situation, the Americans killed during the hostage rescue mission, the situation in Iran and other presidential responsibilities, the National Security Adviser and Secretary of State, phases of hostage rescue mission, minorities and the economy, Secretary of State Vance and the hostage rescue mission, the risks of the hostage rescue mission, the hostage situation and President Carter's political prospects, the effect of sanctions against Iran, United States military capability and the hostage rescue mission, and Senator Edmund S. Muskie.


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Address Before A Joint Session of Congress on the SALT II Treaty
6-18-1979
President Carter announces to Congress the signing of the SALT II treaty. Though it was never ratified because of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, both countries agreed to follow the stipulations of the treaty. Though Carter admits that the treaty does not end the arms race, he states that the treaty makes it 'safer and more predictable, with clear rules and verifiable limits.' He also describes some of the specific stipulations of the treaty.


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President Carter's Remarks Concerning the Failed Iranian Hostage Rescue Attempt
4-25-1980
President Carter announces to the nation the failed rescue attempt of the American hostages in Iran. Eight servicemen were killed when two aircraft collided on the ground.


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Address to the Members of the Canadian Houses of Parliament
7-9-1958
President Eisenhower delivers a speech focused on trade relations between the United States and Canada. He addresses many of the things that the two countries have in common or have done together. For example, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Distant Early Warning Line, and defense against communism. After that, Eisenhower tries to calm Canadian fears about United States trade policies. He is certain that the two countries 'will find acceptable solutions' to the problems arising from their differences. More specifically, Eisenhower discusses a wheat surplus, trade between the two nations and with the world at large, oil, quotas and tariffs, investment, and the Reciprocal Trade Agreements program.


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Reagan's speech to National Association of Evangelicals (Evil Empire speech)
3-8-1983
Reagan's conservative politics are evident here in this speech to the National Association of Evangelicals. He addresses birth control, prayer in schools, abortion, and the Soviet Union. He first uses the term "Evil Empire" in this speech to describe the Soviet Union.


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Radio and Television Address to the American People Announcing the Signing of the Korean Armistice
7-26-1953
President Eisenhower announces the signing of the Korean Armistice. He says, 'we have won an armistice on a single battleground--not peace in the world. We may not now relax our guard nor cease our quest.'


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Reagan's speech on national security (SDI)
3-23-1983
President Reagan makes the case for military development and spending of various kinds. In particular, this is the announcement of the Strategic Defense Initiative. Near the end, Reagan alludes to a way of eliminating the threat of nuclear missiles. He also discusses in detail the military capabilities of the Soviet Union.


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Special message to the Congress on the situation in the Middle East
1-5-1957
In this speech before the Congress, President Eisenhower lays out what would come to be known as the 'Eisenhower Doctrine' for the Middle East. The Doctrine is a commitment by the United States to defend Arab states against Communist aggression. He stresses the role of the United Nations in mediating conflict, both in the region and throughout the world. The Doctrine was signed into law on March 9.


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Radio and television address to the American people on the situation in the Middle East
2-20-1957
President Eisenhower outlines the current situation in the Middle East and describes the policy of the United States, in light of recent events. At the time of this speech Israel, which had invaded the Sinai Peninsula, had not yet withdrawn to the armistice line established by the United Nations. Eisenhower calls on Israel to accept United Nations resolutions and tries to assure Israel of their security.


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Reagan's speech at Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate
6-12-1987
President Reagan tells Gorbachev to "tear down this wall" and questions whether signs of openness are more than token gestures.


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Thomas Edison reviews World War I
1-1-1918
Thomas Edison reviews World War I and calls for Americans not to forget.


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James Baker comments on the East German government's opening of its borders with West Germany
11-10-1989
James Baker comments on the East German government's opening of its borders with West Germany. With Ralph Begleiter. Reporter Begleiter also asks Baker about the chances of an Arab - Israeli dialog, about returning frozen funds to Iran, and about the possibility of progress on freeing U.S. citizens held hostage in Iran. Broadcast on CNN.


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Secretary of State James Baker outlines for reporter Ralph Begleiter the problems facing the Arab countries and Israel and the possibilities for peace that could come to fruition
10-25-1991
On the eve of the Madrid conference on the Middle East, Secretary of State James Baker outlines for reporter Ralph Begleiter the problems facing the Arab countries and Israel and the possibilities for peace that could come to fruition. Discusses the role, open or hidden, of the PLO in representing Arab Palestinians Broadcast on CNN


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Reagan-Mondale debate #2 part 2
10-21-1984
This is the second half of the second debate between President Reagan and Walter F. Mondale. The debate focused on defense and foreign policy.


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James Byrnes speaks from Stuttgart, Germany about America's position in the reconstruction of Germany
9-6-1946
James Byrnes speaks from Stuttgart, Germany about America's position in the reconstruction of Germany.


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Press conference in which Bush answers questions about meetings with Gorbachev
11-21-2003
Press conference in which Bush answers questions about meetings with Gorbachev, arms control, appointment of cabinet ministers, bills dealing with ethics in government, etc.


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Bush tells the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention that he holds the Iraqi government responsible for the lives of all Americans held against their will in the Middle East
8-20-1990
Bush tells the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention that he holds the Iraqi government responsible for the lives of all Americans held against their will in the Middle East and calls for help in increasing the defense budget. He is introduced by National Commander Walter Hogan.


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On the White House lawn, the Bush announces new British and French contributions to the effort to defend Saudi Arabia against Iraqi attack
9-14-1990
On the White House lawn, the Bush announces new British and French contributions to the effort to defend Saudi Arabia against Iraqi attack. He answers questions about the US vessel detaining an Iraqi oiler in the Gulf, the detention of a US Ambassador in Iran, rising fuel oil costs, his feeling about the budget negotiations, his videotape to Iraq, the Souter nomination hearings, capital gains tax, invasion of the French embassy.


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Speech following US/USSR Summit in Geneva
11-21-1985
President Reagan gives a report on the outcome of a summit with Mikhail Gorbachev in Geneva, Switzerland.


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President Bush reacts to the votes in the House and Senate supporting his capacity to call war
1-12-1991
Back from Camp David, President Bush reacts to the votes in the House and Senate supporting his capacity to call war on January 15 if Saddam Hussein does not pull out of occupied Kuwait. He also answers reporters' questions as to whether or not war is inevitable. Bush says that he has had no contact with Perez de Cuellar today and that he expects our allies will go to war, if we do. He will hold Hussein responsible for any terrorist acts against Americans. Our position and demands are inflexible.


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Jimmy Carter on the Panama Canal Treaty
9-7-1977
Jimmy Carter signs the new canal treaty with Panama cites the inequities in the 1903 agreement.


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Carter talks about the American interdependence with Europe and the Middle East
12-29-1977
Airport statement on departure for a six-nation, overseas fact-finding tour. Carter talks about the American interdependence with Europe and the Middle East. Broadcast on CBS-TV.


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Jimmy Carter in India
1-1-1978
Jimmy Carter in India tells of his promise to Prime Minister Desai that the U.S. is sending both nuclear fuel and heavy water.


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Address to the Nation on United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance
6-24-1986
President Reagan invokes Harry S. Truman in his call for aid to the Contras.


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Fireside chat number two on the Panama Canal treaty
2-1-1978
Fireside chat number two on the Panama Canal treaty. Carter lists bipartisan endorsement by former Presidents and Secretaries of State and calls this treaty one which Theodore Roosevelt would have supported. Recorded by the Democratic National Committee.


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Jimmy Carter speaks upon departing for Venezuela, Brazil, Nigeria and Liberia
3-28-1978
Jimmy Carter speaks upon departing for Venezuela, Brazil, Nigeria and Liberia. Carter says the trip underscores U.S. ability and willingness to deal with change in a diverse world by attacking problems of ecomonic justice, human rights, fairer relations among nations, and resolution of possible conflicts. Broadcast on NBC TV.


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Address to the Nation on the Meetings with Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev in Iceland
10-13-1986
President Reagan reports on progress at the Reykjavik Summit in Iceland. The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) figures prominently in this speech.


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Frank Church addresses national security and the democratic process
12-4-1975
Frank Church addresses a session of the Pacem in Terris Convocation on national security and the democratic process.


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Frank Church talks about the release of the Iran hostages.
4-13-1980
Frank Church supports President Carter's stance in negotiating for the release of the Iran hostages.


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Speech to nation on investigation of Iran-Contra Affair
12-2-1986
Reagan states that Attorney General Edwin Meese has recommended further investigation into the Iran-Contra Affair. He goes on to announce the formation of an independent council. Reagan also appoints Frank Carlucci to the post of Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.


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Jimmy Carter stands firm on embargo against the Russians
1-13-1980
Jimmy Carter stands firm on embargo against the Russians. Broadcast on CBS-TV.


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William Colby speaks about a new American intelligence gathering system.
8-6-1975
William Colby says that America is developing a new kind of intelligence gathering system, in a speech before the national convention of the American Platform Association.


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Marlin Fitzwater Answers Questions About Gulf of Aqaba Blockade
8-21-1990
Marlin Fitzwater answers reporters' questions about support from foreign leaders for the US stand in Saudi Arabia and about the blockcade of the Gulf of Aqaba. Broadcast on CNN August 21, 1990.


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Marlin Fitzwater Responds to Soviet-Iraq Peace Offer
2-22-1991
Marlin Fitzwater gives the official American response to the Soviet-Iraq peace offer declaring that no ground campaign will be instituted by US if Iraq begins a large scale pullout by noon Saturday February 23 and completes the withdrawal within a week.


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Dean Acheson speaking on North Atlantic Treaty Conference of Foreign Ministers; Najeeb E. Halaby on NATO
9-18-1951
Acheson describes the North Atlantic Treat Organization as 'a process of growth toward unity.' Najeeb Halaby follows with a speech of his own on its development as a response to Communism.


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Carter at Chicago Press Conference
5-25-1978
Chicago press conference. Carter blames Cuba and Angola for the Katangan attack on Zaire. He thinks Soviet involvement in Africa makes it difficult for him to sell arms limitation agreement to Congress and the people.


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Gerald Ford Comments on Turkish Aid Reduction
10-11-1974
Gerald Ford tells a Detroit Republican fund-raising audience that cutting aid to Turkey as a punitive action was a grave mistake.


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Gerald Ford Speaks with Emperor Hirohito in Japan
11-19-1974
Gerald Ford speaks at a banquet with Emperor Hirohito in Japan.


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President Jimmy Carter's Speech to American Newspaper Publisher's Association
4-25-1979
The Reverend Jesse Jackson opens with an invocation. After first commenting on freedom of the press, President Carter gives a talk in support of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks II (SALT II). He cites the efforts of three presidents as precedent for continued negotiation and more treaties. He goes on to address four specific concerns: the reasons for SALT, its relationship to US defense strategy, verifiability of the treaty's terms, and how the treaty relates to US-Soviet relations as a whole.


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Gerald Ford Talks About the Arms Limitation Pact After Returning From Russia
11-25-1974
Gerald Ford talks about the arms limitation pact after his return from Russia.


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Gerald Ford Speaks on Southeast Asia
3-6-1975
Gerald Ford tells a press conference that we cannot abandon Southeast Asia.


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Gerald Ford Speaks of the Domino Theory in Relation to Southeast Asia
3-18-1975
Gerald Ford validates the domino theory by telling of the Thai request that U.S. forces leave southeast Asia. Ford speaks at Notre Dame University.


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Gerald Ford Comments on Russian Presence in Angola and Speaks of Foreign Policy
1-5-1976
Gerald Ford tells a farm convention that Russia should withdraw from Angola. Ford also states that foreign policy disagreements between the United States and Russia should not hinder grain sales to Russia.


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Gerald Ford's Press Conference about His Trip to the Soviet Union and the Economy
12-2-1974
Gerald Ford's press conference about his recent trip to the Soviet Union and about the economy.


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Warren Christopher on U.S. position towards Iran
2-17-1981
Warren Christopher outlines the U.S. position towards Iran.


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Stephen Wise urges the U.S. to uphold President Wilson's policies
1-1-1919
Stephen Wise urges the United States to participate and uphold the policies of President Woodrow Wilson.


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Bush nominates Robert Gates to succeed William Webster as head of the CIA
5-14-1991
Bush nominates Robert Gates to succeed William Webster as head of the CIA. Bush answers press questions regarding Gates' involvement in Irangate, and Middle East disarmament negotiations. Gates says he is grateful for the nomination.


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Outbreak of the Korean War
7-1-1950
Outbreak of the Korean War. Time to give notice to communists to stop brought on the Pres. [sic] administration's bungling.


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Eisenhower Speaks Upon His Return from Geneva
1-1-1955
Eisenhower's statement made upon his return from a summit conference in Geneva.


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Walter Lippman Discussing Foreign and Domestic Affairs
2-22-1965
Lippman gives a frank assessment of the war in Vietnam. He calls it a Civil War and evaluates President Johnson's options. This includes a consideration of the Soviet Union and China. After that, the discussion turns to the American relationship with Western Europe. Topics include America's diminishing leadership role, European unification (between East and West), German reunification, de Gaulle's France, life after Khrushchev, the Labor Party in Britain, and Churchill's funeral. Next, Lippman discusses domestic issues. Topics include Johnson's presidency, the Great Society, civil rights, Johnson himself, and the makeup of Congress. The talk concludes with the United Nations and US involvement abroad.


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Bush says the United States is willing to reduce weapons and troops in Europe
6-2-2003
Bush says the United States is willing to reduce weapons and troops in Europe if the Russians will agree to parallel reductions. He speaks at Portsmouth, New Hampshire on his return from NATO meetings in Europe.


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Bush comments on the revolution in Panama
10-3-1989
Bush comments on the revolution in Panama and says that the coup against Noriega has no U.S. sponsorship.


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Stevenson reviews his South American trip
1-1-1961
Stevenson reviews his South American trip. He discusses the changing social structure of Latin America, the Bay of Pigs incident, the views of Latin America on the United States, the appeal of Communism for Latin Americans, and propaganda from Cuba to Latin America.


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Press conference at the Colombian airport following the Drug War Summit in Barranquilla
2-15-1990
Press conference at the Colombian airport following the Drug War Summit in Barranquilla. International strategy for drug control includes economic assistance of 2.2 billion dollars. Outlines the agreements among the USA and the presidents of the three Andean nations. Answers questions about trade problems interdiction.


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Joint Press conference following a meeting at Key Largo
4-19-1990
Joint Press conference following a meeting at Key largo to discuss the recent changes in Eastern Europe, in a unified Germany, in Franco-American friendship, the reexamination of the structure of NATO, the dialog between Russia and Lithuania.


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President Bush calls a press conference in Huntsville, Alabama
6-13-1990
President Bush calls a press conference in Huntsville, Alabama to announce the suspension of US dialogues with the Palestine Liberation Organization, following the recent terrorist invasion of Israel. Bush also answers questions on a variety of topics, including the savings and loan bailout.


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Bush answers reporters' questions about bilateral disarmament
7-17-1991
Bush answers reporters' questions about bilateral disarmament, US-Soviet relations, and meetings face-to-face with Mikhail Gorbachev.


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Alexander Haig Responds to the Suggestion That the United States Would Welcome a Right-Wing Military Coup in El Salvador
3-4-1981
Alexander Haig responds to the suggestion that the United States would welcome a right-wing military coup in El Salvador.


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President Bush speaks from the oval office, outlining the plans for major disarmament along with the Soviet Union
9-28-1991
Prime time speech from the oval office outlines the plans for major disarmament along with the Soviet Union, and in some cases, unilaterally. Also outlines what will remain: nuclear and "star wars" capacity. Warns that this disarmament will not bring savings in tax dollars in the short run, that the "peace dividend" is peace itself.


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President Bush in a Joint Press Conference in the White House Rose Garden
6-16-2003
Joint press conference in the White House Rose Garden announces new reductions in weapons to be completed before 2003, with US aid in helping the Russians destroy their ballistic missile systems.


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President John F. Kennedy Press Conference for Near East
1-31-1962
Kennedy makes a statement about the United States's emergency stockpiles of material, and goes on to answer questions from reporters. Topics include U.S. -Soviet relations, urban affairs, Laos, Vietnam, Congressional elections, Cuba, Mary Bethune, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Alliance for Progress, the quality of television, civil rights, boxing (Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston), Geneva Summit, race, and the economy.


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Caspar Weinberger Advocates an Increase in Military Spending
3-4-1981
Caspar Weinberger speaks to justify increase in military spending on the grounds of increased Soviet threat to world peace.


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Caspar Weinberger Answers Questions Regarding Numerous Matters of Military Relations
4-5-1981
Caspar Weinberger answers questions on the Middle East, el Salvador, the possibility of American presence escalating into a Vietnamization of El Salvador, and the latest reports on Russian activity on the Polish border


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Caspar Weinberger Castigates the Washington Post for Running a Story About the Space Shuttle Carrying Military Payloads
12-19-1984
Weinberger castigates the Washington Post for running a story about the space shuttle carrying military payloads when other branches of the media respected his request not to run the story.


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Caspar Weinberger Discusses Russia's Capability to Control the Skies
2-3-1985
Weinberger identifies the Soviet missile found in Finland as having been shot down by the Soviets before a Senate Committee as evidence of Russia's capability to control the skies.


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Caspar Weinberger Discusses Naval Hostilities in the Persian Gulf
10-19-1987
Press conference with Caspar Weinberger regarding naval hostilities in the Persian Gulf.


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Colin Powell Addresses the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention
8-23-1990
Colin Powell addresses the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention, giving credit for the Eastern European democratic movement to a strong NATO military presence, citing the new cooperation of the Soviets in the Middle East crisis and stating that even in this new era there is no substitute for American leadership.


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Statement of United States Information Agency Director Edward R. Murrow to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
1-1-1700
Murrow talks about the direction and purpose of the United States Information Agency, which is to make American policy 'everywhere intelligible and, wherever possible, palatable.'


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Edward Kennedy discusses his visit with Leonid Brezhnev, Watergate, Chappaquiddick, and 1976 politics
5-7-1974
Edward Kennedy discusses his visit with Leonid Brezhnev, Watergate, Chappaquiddick, and 1976 politics.


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Edward Kennedy expresses grief at the deaths of eight American servicemen attempting to free U.S. hostages in Iran.
4-25-1980
Edward Kennedy expresses grief at the deaths of eight American servicemen attempting to free U.S. hostages in Iran.


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President John F. Kennedy on the Bay of Pigs
4-20-1961
In this address before the American Society of Newspaper Editors, President Kennedy discusses the failed Bay of Pigs invasion.


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George Shultz reports from Moscow on the meetings in which he sought a Washington summit with Mikhail Gorbachev without success.
10-23-1987
George Shultz reports from Moscow on the meetings in which he sought a Washington summit with Mikhail Gorbachev without success.


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George Shultz discusses the threat of terrorism to the free world at Yeshiva University's graduation exercises
11-18-1984
George Shultz discusses the threat of terrorism to the free world at Yeshiva University's graduation exercises.


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President John F. Kennedy Press Conference
5-5-1961
President Kennedy opens this press conference with comments on the nuclear test ban treaty, Vice President Johnson's fact-finding mission to Asia, the Organization of American States, and the sale of an aluminum extrusion plant. He then answers questions about space, national defense, Vietnam, Hanoi and the International Control Commission, Cuba, the minimum wage, James William Fulbright, Secretary of the Interior Udall's fundraising, campaign finance reform, Japan, President Eisenhower, dependents of armed forces, and the Monroe Doctrine.


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Harry Truman addresses the Shriners' Convention at Soldiers Field on U.S. aid to impoverished people and American foreign policy
1-1-1945
Harry Truman addresses the Shriners' Convention at Soldiers Field on U.S. aid to impoverished people and American foreign policy.


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What is the United States' and Europe's Best Defense Against Communism? (America's Town Meeting of the Air)
Reel two of two.
1-1-1700
Kefauver feels NATO does not go far enough to battle communism and wants to form a more efficient union with the nations of Europe. George W. Malone would rather not see U.S. interests subordinated to another international body. Kefauver says that the proposed federation would be subject to the will of the people of the member nations. Malone feels he wants to create a super-government.


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President Kennedy's campaign speech at Michigan State University
10-14-1960
John F. Kennedy discusses the problems facing a free society. Kennedy also discusses a potential rift between the Russians and the Chinese disarmament and other campaign issues in a speech at Michigan State University.


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President Kennedy speaks at a press conference
2-14-1962
Press Conference. Release of Rudolph Abel and Francis Gary Powers British nuclear tests on Easter Island possibility of Kennedy entering Geneva Disarmament automation world-wide arms agreement test ban purpose of summit meetings cost of CIA work censorship of military speeches and Senator Strom Thrumond Viet-Nam Kashmir dispute U.S.-British disarmament agreement offsetting changes in Defense Department spending Red China's place in disarmament lawmaker exchange between U.S. and Russia status of Monroe Doctrine exclusion of Cuba from O.A.S. postponement of Glenn's space flight summer White House at Newport R.I. postal rate increases: Laos situation release of reserves from active duty administration foreign policy.


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President Kennedy speaks about Cuba
10-22-1962
Cuba blockade, an address to the nation.


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President Kennedy speaks about Cuban missile crisis
10-23-1962
John F. Kennedy calls for the removal of Russian missiles from Cuba.


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President Kennedy speaks about the Cuban missile crisis
1-1-1962
Speech on the Cuban Missile Crisis. With the voice of Dean Rusk.


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President Jimmy Carter's Address to the Nation on the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
1-4-1980
President Carter delivers an indignant speech outlining the United States response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He calls on the Soviets to withdraw from Afghanistan, states that they are in violation of the United Nations charter, and describes some of the immediate steps that the United States is taking to deal with the crisis.


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Jim Wright Speaks Concerning the Lifting of the Arms Ban Against Turkey
8-2-1978
Jim Wright discusses President Carter's lifting of the arms ban against Turkey.


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Lyndon Johnson Speaks on Southeast Asia
5-22-1961
Press conference on return from Asia. Lyndon B. Johnson reports on Southeast Asia.


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Walter Mondale comments on the report on CIA activities in attempting assassinations of foreign leaders.
11-20-1975
Walter Mondale comments on the report on CIA activities in attempting assassinations of foreign leaders. Mondale says the CIA should never be allowed such leeway again.


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Walter Mondale speaks about U.S. commitment to Israel before an American Jewish audience.
5-19-1978
Walter Mondale speaks about U.S. commitment to Israel before an American Jewish audience.


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Lyndon Johnson Addresses the Foreign Policy Conference for Education
6-19-1967
Address to the Foreign Policy Conference for Education at the State Department Auditorium in Washington. Address is given prior to the emergency session of the U.N. General Assembly. Introductory remarks by Secretary Dean Rusk.


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Richard Lugar Supports Howard Baker's Proposal for a 50,000 Man Anti-terrorism Force
12-23-1979
Richard Lugar supports Howard Baker's idea of a 50,000 man "first brigade" to oppose worldwide terrorism.


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Cyrus Vance Speaks on United States Policy Concerning Iran
4-28-1980
Cyrus Vance's last statement on United States policy toward Iran, before his resignation over his split with Brezezinski over the attempted air-rescue of the U.S. hostages.


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Cyrus Vance Speaks of Hope for Peace Between Israel and Egypt
1-23-1978
Cyrus Vance, returning from the aborted Cairo peace conference, is optimistic that Israel and Egypt can reopen the search for peace.


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Ronald Reagan Welcomes Home the Hostages Formerly Held in Iran
1-27-1981
Ronald Reagan's official greetings welcoming home the hostages formerly held in Iran. One of the former hostages speaks, followed by a short speech by President Reagan


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Ronald Reagan Announces His Proposal for Reduction of Nuclear Warheads in Europe
3-30-1983
President Reagan announces his proposal for bilateral reduction of nuclear warheads in Europe.


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Ronald Reagan Addresses a Joint Session of Congress on U.S. Policy Towards Central American Affairs
4-27-1983
President Reagan addresses a joint session of Congress on U.S. policy towards Central American support of El Salvador opposition to Nicaragua.


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Ronald Reagan Gives a Press Conference Concerning Foreign Relations with Central America
7-26-1983
Reagan press conference. Statements and discussion on Central America and US involvement in wars in El Salvador and Nicaragua.


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Ronald Reagan Makes a Formal Statement After the Freeing of the Hostages from Lebanon
1-1-1885
Ronald Reagan's formal statement after the freeing of the hostages from Lebanon. Reagan promises to pursue those who murdered the hostage and the Marines in El Salvador and to free the seven Americans still held hostage in Lebanon. He puts terrorists on notice that the United States will pursue them. He thanks the Arab nations, Israel and other nations for their help during the hostage crisis. With reporter Bernard Shaw.


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Ronald Reagan Gives a Presidential News Conference in Chicago
8-12-1986
Ronald Reagan answers questions in a press conference, discussing a possible summit meeting, arms control, South Africa and sanctions, and the Berlin Wall.


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Ronald Reagan Answers a Variety of Questions Concerning Foreign Policy
2-24-1988
President Reagan answers questions about Palestinian rights, hostages held in Lebanon, the proposed Iraqi pipeline, his support for Edwin Meese, restrictive legislation in South Africa, Iran-Contra Affair, trade with the Soviet Union, George Bush's reservations about Irangate, Navy Secretary Webb's resignation, drug charges against Panama's Noriega.


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Ronald Reagan Answers Questions on a Variety of Issues
12-8-1988
Ronald Reagan answers questions about the growing deficit, reductions in social programs, the reduced threat from the USSR, change in the Soviet Union, the toughest and nicest part of his job, the Middle East, the future of the Contras, etc. at his 48th press conference as president.


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Daniel Inouye Speaks to the Senate the President's Request for Military Action
1-12-1991
Daniel Inouye speaks on the Senate floor appealing for more time to allow sanctions to work before approving the President's request for approval of military action.


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George Marshall Reports on His Mission to Moscow
4-28-1947
Report on George Marshall's mission to Moscow. George Marshall delivers an address from the State Department in Washingtonn DC.


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George Marshall Announces the Marshall Plan
6-4-1947
George Marshall announces the Marshall Plan at the Harvard commencement.


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George Marshall Makes Comments Supporting U.S. Involvement in Korea
1-1-1700
George C. Marshall makes comments of reassurance of purpose for U.S. involvement in Korea in backing up United Nations forces.


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Gerald Nye Talks about the Neutrality Bill
12-27-1935
Gerald P. Nye talks about the neutrality bill introduced by John T. Flynn.


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John Dulles Gives a Speech at the Banquet of the American Association for the United Nations
12-29-1950
John Foster Dulles gives a speech at the banquet of the American Association for the United Nations at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. Dulles speaks about U.S. foreign policy, the outlook at year end of 1950, and reviews the world political situation, especially regarding Communism.


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John Dulles Speaks on Air and Ground Inspection
8-6-1957
John Foster Dulles speaks on air and ground inspection.


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John Shalikashvili Speaks of Threats to U.S. Security
12-14-1993
General John Shalikashvili, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks about threats to U.S. security.


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John F. Kennedy Reports on His Meeting with Khrushchev
1-1-1700
John Kennedy reports to the nation on his somber joyless but productive meeting with Khrushchev in Vienna.


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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Fireside Chat on the National Defense Program
12-29-1940
Franklin Roosevelt's fireside chat on the national defense program giving reasons for American aid to Britain.


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Franklin Roosevelt's Fireside Chat Concerning National Defense
5-16-1940
Franklin Roosevelt's fireside chat discussing necessity of speed-up in national defense and reviewing accomplishments of military and economic preparedness so far.


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Franklin Roosevelt Speaks to Congress About National Defense
5-15-1940
Address to the joint session of Congress. Roosevelt speaks on measures to strengthen the United States' national defense asks for funds for general preparedness.


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James Baker answers questions following his meeting with Iraqi Foreign Secretary Tariq Aziz in Geneva
1-9-1991
James Baker answers questions following his meeting with Iraqi Foreign Secretary Tariq Aziz in Geneva.


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Truman gives address in Central Park New York City stating postwar U.S. foreign policy and the outlook for uses of atomic power
10-27-1945
Navy Day address. Truman gives address in Central Park New York City stating postwar U.S. foreign policy and the outlook for uses of atomic power.


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Truman speaking before Joint Session of 80th Congress about inflationary curbs and foreign aid
11-17-1947
Truman speaking before Joint Session of 80th Congress about inflationary curbs and foreign aid.


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Address to the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
3-17-1948
Address to the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Truman outlines his plan for economic aid to European countries and discusses universal military training in the United States.


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Harry S. Truman addresses a joint session of Congress
3-12-1947
Harry S. Truman addresses a joint session of Congress. Truman requests financial and economic aid to Greece and Turkey.


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Address to joint session of Congress
3-17-1948
Address to joint session of Congress. Truman discusses European economic needs, the Marshall Plan, Communist pressure on Czechoslovakia, Finland, Italy, and Greece, and the need to provide Europe with economic help in order to help free nations recover from the war. He also requests support for universal military training and temporary selective service.


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President Bush Calls a Press Conference in Huntsville, Alabama
6-13-1990
President Bush calls a press conference in Huntsville, Alabama to announce the suspension of U.S. dialogues with the Palestine Liberation Organization, following the recent terrorist invasion of Israel. Bush also answers questions on a variety of topics, including the savings and loan bailout.


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Dean Rusk Gives the Final Lecture In A Series On the Alliance for Progress
Part Three
1-1-1700
Secretary of State Dean Rusk continues answering questions from the audience. Thanks and closing remarks are made.


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Address at Eisenhower Day Dinner given by the Citizens for Eisenhower Congressional Committee for the District of Colombia
10-28-1954
Eisenhower gives a speech in support of Republican candidates for Congress. He mentions the end of the Korean War and other aspects of foreign policy, but focuses on domestic issues and the need for a Republican-controlled Congress.


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Reagan's speech to nation on arms reduction (MX Missile)
11-22-1982
President Reagan discusses his decision to go ahead with the MX Missile. He discusses Americans' fears of nuclear war and why "peace through strength" is the best option.


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Speech on Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START)
11-18-1981
President Reagan announces the beginning of Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START). He compares the nuclear arsenals of the United States and the Soviet Union.


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Speech to Nation on Central America
5-9-1984
President Reagan discusses American foreign policy in Central America. Most broadly, he addresses Communist influence in the region. He touches on the Soviets, Cuba, Nicaragua, the Sandinistas, and El Salvador. He concludes by asking Congress "to carry out the recommendations of the National Bipartisan Commission" on Central America.


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Reagan-Mondale debate #2 part 1
10-21-1984
This is the first part of the second debate between President Reagan and Democratic challenger Walter F. Mondale. The debate focuses on defense and foreign policy, but Reagan also addresses questions about his age and about Armageddon.


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James Baker answers questions following his meeting with Iraqi Foreign Secretary Tariq Aziz in Geneva
1-9-1991
James Baker answers questions following his meeting with Iraqi Foreign Secretary Tariq Aziz in Geneva.


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George Shultz announces the opening of formal relations between the Palestine Liberation Organization and the United States
12-14-1988
George Shultz announces the opening of formal relations between the Palestine Liberation Organization and the United States.


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