| |
President
Lyndon B. Johnson:
On Signing of the Civil Rights Bill (White House, Washington,
D.C., July 2, 1964)
The signing of the Civil Rights Bill by LBJ enacted monumental
legislation working toward equal rights for all citizens.
Gloria Steinem:
Address to the Women of America (National Women's Political
Caucus, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1971)
Gloria Steinem was a controversial and influential figure,
considered by many to be a champion of Women's Rights.
Senator
John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon:
Presidential Debate (New York City, October 21, 1960)
Listening
to the debate, both candidates argue eloquently. It is hard
to believe that although Nixon won the debate with radio listeners,
television viewers were persuaded more by Kennedy's composure
and charm, compared to the haggard and uncomfortable looking
Nixon, causing Kennedy to win by a landslide.
back
to top
Governor
Jimmy Carter:
Democratic Convention Acceptance Speech (Madison Square Garden,
New York City, July 15, 1976)
Accepting the nomination of the Democratic Party for the 1976
election, Jimmy Carter encourages citizens to become involved
in their government, exercising their right to vote.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey:
Election Eve Campaign Speech (Albany, New York, November 6,
1944)
On Election Eve, as WWII rages on, Dewy reiterates his platform:
"Peace, Friendship & Mutual Respect."
back
to top
President
John F. Kennedy:
The Cuban Missile Crisis (White House, Washington, D.C., October
22, 1962)
President Kennedy displays strong and decisive leadership
and decision making at a time of crisis.
back
to top
President
Franklin D. Roosevelt:
Inaugural Address (Washington, D.C., January 20, 1937)
FDR created several federally funded programs, such as the
WPA and TVA, providing temporary thousands of jobs for the
unemployed during the Great Depression, as well as more permanent
institutions such as the FDIC and Social Security Program,
Welfare and Minority aid in order to offer support and insurance
for citizens during this difficult time. Such legislation
invested the Federal Government with the faith of its citizens
and enhanced centralized power over its component states.
back
to top
Give
us your feedback on our web sites. You can contact us at
polisci@mcgraw-hill.com.
Copyright ©2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All rights
reserved. Any use is subject to the Terms
of Use and Privacy
Policy. McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many
fine businesses of The
McGraw-Hill Companies. If you have a question or a problem
about a specific book or product, please fill out our Product
Feedback Form. For further information about this site
contact mhhe_webmaster@mcgraw-hill.com.
Photos
from Arlington Town Hall, Arlington, Massachusetts.
|
