John F. Kennedy: Address on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

July 26, 1963 (over 60 years ago)

In John F. Kennedy's Address on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, he speaks with a hopeful tone. He presents the treaty as an important first step towards peace. Though he also explains the limits of the treaty and the things which it cannot restrict or control. He ends with the thought that a limited...

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Franklin Roosevelt: Fireside Chat 19: On the War with Japan

December 9, 1941 (over 82 years ago)

President Roosevelt talks of the progress in strengthening the American armies in preparation to the war with Japan. The war America is fighting is not for conquest nor for power but for the peace of the nation and other nations who depend on America's power.

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George H.W. Bush: Address to the United Nations

October 1, 1990 (over 33 years ago)

In George H. W. Bush's Address to the United Nations, he talks about a new world order. He states that the United Nations is a center for international collective security and praises it's decisive action on Iraq as it condemns the invasion of Kuwait. He then talks about pressing forward to a new...

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Franklin Roosevelt: Fireside Chat 27: On the Tehran and Cairo Conferences

December 24, 1943 (over 80 years ago)

President Roosevelt's trip to the Middle East and the Mediterranean produced positive results most especially favorable since it is almost Christmas time. However, he also gives facts about an upcoming invasion in Europe.

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Franklin Roosevelt: Fireside Chat 17: On An Unlimited National Emergency

May 27, 1941 (almost 83 years ago)

President Roosevelt's national address about the war in Europe tells the people facts and truths that the Nazi invasion has been causing. The terror of losing freedom to slavery not just in Europe may extend to the Americas if let to continue. He asks the people to be steadfast in working to stre...

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John F. Kennedy: Ich bin ein Berliner Speech

June 26, 1963 (almost 61 years ago)

In John F. Kennedy's "Ich bin ein Berliner" Speech, he commends Berlin for being an island of freedom for almost two decades. He makes the Berlin Wall as an example of the differences between Communism and Democracy. He then expresses solidarity with the people of Berlin by uttering the words, "I...

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George H.W. Bush: Address Before a Joint Session of Congress on the End of the Gulf War

March 6, 1991 (about 33 years ago)

In George H. W. Bush's Address Before a Joint Session of Congress on the End of the Gulf War, he declares this as a victory for a world united. He thanks all those who helped in this effort and asks that we should now look forward to the world after war. He states that we have to take care of Ame...

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George H.W. Bush: Address to the Nation on Panama

December 20, 1989 (over 34 years ago)

In George H. W. Bush's Address to the Nation on Panama, he explains the U.S. Military action in the country. He informs the nation that General Manuel Noriega, the dictator of Panama, has declared war on the U.S. and has killed and threatened American citizens. He tells us that the American milit...

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Lyndon B. Johnson: Report on the Situation in the Dominican Republic

May 2, 1965 (almost 59 years ago)

President Lyndon Johnson shares the recent events of trouble in the Dominican Republic and the implications of the situation that caused the US to send down troops in order to protect American and innocent civilians.

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George H.W. Bush: Address on the End of the Gulf War

February 27, 1991 (about 33 years ago)

In George H. W. Bush's Address on the End of the Gulf War, he takes pride in this accomplishment. He states that this is a victory not only for Kuwait and the U.S. but a victory for all mankind. Bush Sr. then says that we should look forward to securing the peace. He ends by giving recognition to...

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