The most popular programs for the Address - History & Society type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=2 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 06:06:02 GMT Address - History & Society President Nixon addressed the nation saying that he would resign effective at noon on August 9, 1974. The speech was delivered on television from the Oval Office on August 8, 1974. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8664-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Johnson spoke to a joint session of Congress regarding the voting rights of all Americans. He focused on the denial of equal rights to African-Americans and stressed that all citizens must have an equal right to vote. Courtesy of the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153273-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT Highlights were shown of the 1961 inauguration of President John F. Kennedy courtesy of the Senate Recording Studio. The event took place on the steps of the U.S. Capitol before a large crowd. Two of President Kennedy's best-known phrases come from his inaugural address: "we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship..." and "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Highlights included the arrival of the Kennedys at the Capitol, the Marine Band playing "America the Beautiful," an invocation by Cardinal Cushing, Marion Anderson singing the National Anthem, a prayer by Archbishop Iakovos, the swearing-in of Vice President Johnson administered by the speaker of the House of Representatives, prayer by the Reverend John Barclay, the swearing-in of President Kennedy by the chief justice, the inaugural address, a benediction by Rabbi Nelson Glueck, the inaugural luncheon, and parade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5796-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT Excerpts were shown from remarks by President Truman announcing the dropping of an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. President Truman was on board the USS Augusta in the mid-Atlantic on August 6, 1945" returning to the United States from the Potsdam Conference" when he was informed that the bomb had been dropped. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294914-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294914-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his first inaugural address after being sworn in by Chief Justice Charles Hughes on March 4, 1933. It was the last inaugural ceremony held in March. Brief footage of his arrival was also shown. When he was inaugurated the country was in the middle of the Great Depression. Several million American's heard Roosevelt's address, which was broadcast nationwide via radio. He had defeated the incumbent Herbert Hoover, and in his speech he began laying the groundwork for his New Deal policies and economic programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5792-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Eisenhower spoke to the nation in a farewell address. The address, sometimes referred to as the "Military-Industrial Complex Speech", is considered by some to be one of the most significant speeches of the Eisenhower presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15026-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15026-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT Responding to allegations that he operated an illegal "slush" fund, Senator Nixon talked about his finances and denied any wrongdoing. He also outlined the case for electing Dwight Eisenhower and himself in the coming elections. The address is often referred to as the "Checkers speech" because he referred to his dog Checkers as the type of gift he received from supporters. Mrs. Nixon sat in a chair near her husband. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153459-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153459-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the presidential inauguration ceremony. In his remarks, the president called for Americans to assume greater responsibility for the future of the country, renewing America through bold actions by the current generations of Americans. The 14 minute speech took place on the sun-drenched steps of the festooned U.S. Capitol before a large crowd. The ceremony also included the swearing-in of Vice President Gore, as well as remarks by Reverend Billy Graham and recitation of a poem written especially for the Clinton inaugural by Maya Angelou. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37261-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Nixon gave his annual State of the Union address and focused on an energy crisis and efforts to secure a Middle East peace. He also spoke about the Watergate investigation saying that he would cooperate with the House Judiciary Committee investigation but would take no action that would weaken the presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153732-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153732-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Johnson spoke to Congress regarding the State of the Union. He focused on the need to improve the unemployment rate and equal civil rights for all Americans. He also proposed a reduced budget for the next fiscal year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153275-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153275-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT George Bush was sworn in as the nation's 41st president at 12:00 noon on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor administered the vice-presidential oath to Dan Quayle, followed by Chief Justice William Rehnquist administering the presidential oath to George H.W. Bush. After his swearing-in he delivered his inaugural address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5794-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5794-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT Days prior to leaving office, President George W. Bush addressed the nation from the East Room of the White House, reviewing the accomplishments of his presidency. He reflected upon the tough decisions and accomplishments of the past eight years, as well as the challenges ahead. He expressed his gratitude to the American people, including the men and women of the Armed Forces. He also acknowledged the service and contributions of several persons in attendance in the East Room. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283374-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Carter condemned the recent invasion of Afghanistan by Soviet forces. He stressed that the invasion threatens peace through out the world and increases the potential of Soviet expansion throughout Southwest Asia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153941-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan addressed the nation following the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Earlier that day, the Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153896-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT Newsreel coverage of the second inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1957 was shown courtesy of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The video, produced by the Senate Recording Studio, features highlights of President Eisenhower's second inauguration. The official oath was taken in private at the White House because January 20th fell on a Sunday in 1957. The next day, Monday January 21st, a public inaugural ceremony was held. This video also shows highlights of the parade and balls that evening. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77750-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77750-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT Wearing a sweater and seated by the fireplace in the White House library, President Carter reviewed his campaign promises and reaffirmed his intention to carry them out. Topics included the importance of a new energy department, and an energy policy that focused on conserving the nation's natural resources. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153913-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153913-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN showed a highlight of the first inauguration of Richard Nixon courtesy of the Senate Recording Studio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5798-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Kennedy announced a naval blockade of Cuban waters because of a buildup of Russian missiles there. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67828-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67828-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Carter addressed the nation about the ongoing energy crisis and about the mood of America as a result of the crisis. He expressed concern that American democracy was threatened by "crisis of confidence" in which cynicism toward government had eroded faith in the American way of life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153917-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Ford addressed the nation to announce that he would grant a full, free, and absolute pardon to former President Nixon. He cited the likelihood of the controversy going on and harming the U.S. in the event that he did not issue the pardon. The video is courtesy of the Gerald R. Ford Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153623-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN showed highlights of President Eisenhower's first inaugural courtesy of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5795-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN showed the second inauguration of Ronald Reagan in 1985, which took place in the Capitol Rotunda on January 21, 1985. A private swearing-in was held the previous day at the White House to meet Constitutional requirements for the oath of office to be administered at noon on Jan 20. Courtesy of NBC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77789-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77789-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Nixon talked to the nation about the prospects for peace in Vietnam. He outlined a program of "Vietnamization" in which the U.S. military would gradually turn over operations to South Korean forces. This speech is often referred to as the "silent majority" speech because he said that despite protests against the war, a majority of Americans supported his policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153819-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153624-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Johnson addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the presidential inauguration ceremony. The president was sworn-in by Chief Justice Earl Warren. The ceremony also included the swearing-in of Vice President Humphrey by Speaker of the House McCormack. Music included the U.S. Marine Corp Band. Leontyne Price sang "America the Beautiful" and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang "This Is My Country." Highlights of the inaugural parade were shown. The film [Inauguration of the President and the Vice President of the United States of America] was produced by the U.S. Naval Photographic Center and the Senate Recording Studio for the 1965 Joint Inaugural Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5797-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Ford addressed the Congress in his final State of the Union address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153627-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153627-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Truman addressed the nation on why the U.S. must intervene in the Korean War. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38563-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38563-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT Archival footage of President John F. Kennedy's Oval Office Address during the Cuban Missile Crisis. On October 22, 1962 President Kennedy addressed the nation on the build-up of Soviet nuclear missiles on Cuba, saying he had ordered a quarantine of the island and would continue military surveillance missions. He also said that the U.S. would consider any attack on the Western Hemisphere an attack on the U.S., "requiring a full retaliatory response upon the Soviet Union." He also called on international diplomatic organizations to back the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308689-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Ford delivered his first address to a Joint Session of Congress three days after becoming president upon the resignation of President Nixon. President Ford said that his administration would seek unity and dignity, and that he hoped to restore confidence in government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153653-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Carter announced that he had canceled a planned rescue of fifty-two Americans who had been held hostage in Iran since November 1979. During the withdrawal eight service members were killed in an aircraft collision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101119-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101119-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton apologized for "all I've done wrong in words and deeds". He quoted Ben Franklin's words "our critics are our friends for they do show us our faults". He talked about the work he must continue to do for the American people despite the impeachment hearings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116231-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116231-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT A Universal Newsreel included portions of President Kennedy delivering his first state of the union address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159669-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Franklin Roosevelt spoke about the agonies of war and his efforts to keep the U.S. out of world conflicts by his declaration of a "good neighbor policy" towards other nations. Among his memorable phrases were, "We shun political commitments which might entangle us in foreign wars." The speech was reconstructed from Universal newsreel by archivists at the National Archives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152876-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT Days prior to leaving office President Clinton addressed the nation, reviewing the accomplishments of his presidency. While wishing President-Elect Bush well, he also spoke about the need to maintain fiscal responsibility, remain involved in the global community, and the importance of tolerance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161906-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161906-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Nixon addressed the nation in prime time in his first public speech on the subject of Watergate. On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested while attempting to bug the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. President Nixon pledged to ensure the honesty and integrity of the administration and announced the resignation of several members of his administration, including Bob Haldeman and John Dean. He also announced the appointment of Elliot Richardson as the new attorney general to investigate the affair while he concentrated his attention on the business of the nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299817-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299817-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Truman delivered his State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162700-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton addressed the nation from the White House Map Room. Earlier during the afternoon, he had given grand jury testimony by video link from that room. In his address acknowledged that he had a relationship with Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern, that was "not appropriate." He said that he had not asked others to lie under oath. This was the first time that a sitting president testified before a grand jury in a criminal investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/110175-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159648-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152873-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152873-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159670-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159670-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN showed a newsreel of President Truman's farewell message. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77790-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Bush addressed the nation from his Texas home and announced that he would support limited federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. He said he would limit funding to research on existing stem cells but would forbid the creation of new embryos for the purpose of research only. He also announced that he would create a White House commission to monitor research and set ethical guidelines for such research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165576-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165576-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT President Bush made an official statement to the nation about the death of former President Ford. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195938-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195938-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT The president and Mrs. Clinton wished Happy New Year and Happy New Millennium to everyone in the U.S. They talked about last night's celebrations around the world and the interconnectedness of most people. They also said we should be thankful for our lives and blessings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154421-1 Thu, 08 Aug 1974 00:00:00 GMT