Historical Political Speeches

Vintage footage of significant political figures delivering impactful speeches during the 20th century, addressing wartime issues and governance.

1964 - In a speech, LBJ declares the importance of supporting South Vietnam but also the importance in limiting a growing conflict.

Uniform with details.

1982 - Larry French, president of National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., addresses the guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43)..

Sen. John Tower, R-Texas, speaks at the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Seated behind the senator are Molly Snead, ship's sponsor, left, and CAPT Richard L. Martin, commanding officer of the CARL VINSON. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

United States, Washington, D.C. The photo was taken at the Armory after a week of shadowing Johnson in 1966.

Vice Admiral John J. Shanahan, left, Commander of the US Navy's Second Fleet, Holds a briefing aboard the amphibious command ship USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20) while en route to participate in the allied Exercise TEAM WORK '76. The MOUNT WHITNEY is serving as flagship during the exercise scheduled for September 15-24. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '76 Country: Unknown

Nixon Telephones Armstrong on the Moon

Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Salute to All American Veterans

Field Marshal Juin. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Lower House Nato debate; Van Elsen (KVP) speaks. October 28, 1975

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at a ceremony honoring three Navy officers who had been held as prisoners of war (POWs) by Iraq. LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Treatment in the House of Replacement of the Starfighter replacement by the F16. Member of Parliament team (VVD) speaks. June 5, 1975. The Hague, South Holland

DA-SC-86-09141. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Defense Minister (1980-1981) Dr. P.B.R. The Geus (Geb. 1929, Over. 2004), KTZ of 1974-1977.

050121-F-5040D-039. Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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