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Historical Speeches and Addresses

Black-and-white visuals of speeches given by U.S. presidents, highlighting significant moments in history through formal settings.

1945 - President Truman gives a speech thanking God for his help in winning WWII.
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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). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-86-04430. Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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DN-SN-86-06034. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Sen. John Tower, R-Texas, speaks to the media before departing the commissioning ceremonies for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN-705). The ship was built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Loyd Nolan, left, speaks during an interview taped for the National Air and Space Museum. Nolan founded the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. AT right is retired GEN Curtis E. LeMay, who headed the Strategic Air Command from 1948 to 1957 and was Air Force CHIEF of STAFF from 1961 to 1965. Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Anefo photo collection. Spartak Trnava arrives at Schiphol for the match against Ajax J. Hucke (head). April 11, 1969
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First Lieutenant Robert T. Boody, USAF (Retired). Country: Unknown
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DN-SN-88-03247. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Army STAFF Sergeant Floyd N. Winters from West Point, NY, a coach for the wrestling team competing at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Base: Anaheim State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Rear Admiral Frederick F. Palmer, Commander, US Amphibious Group Two, 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
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Using a diagram of a 16-inch gun turret, Captain Larry Seaquist briefs the Pentagon press corps on the operation and safety features of battleship guns, the day after an explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) off the coast of Puerto Rico. Seaquist is a former commanding officer of the IOWA. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-86-04368. Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)