President Barack Obama’s Speech in Selma The President speech on the 50th anniversary of 'Bloody Sunday' March 7, 2015 It is a rare honor in this life to follow one of your heroes. And John Lewis is one of my heroes. Now, I have to imagine that … [Read more...] about Transcript of Full Text of President Barack Obama’s Speech in Selma
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This Week in History: Truman Doctrine is Announced
Truman Doctrine is Announced March 12, 1947 In a dramatic speech to a joint session of Congress, President Harry S. Truman asks for U.S. assistance for Greece and Turkey to forestall communist domination of the two nations. Historians have often … [Read more...] about This Week in History: Truman Doctrine is Announced
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This Week in History: FDR’s First Inauguration
FDR's First Inauguration March 4, 1933 On March 4, 1933, at the height of the Great Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt is inaugurated as the 32nd president of the United States. In his famous inaugural address, delivered outside the east wing of … [Read more...] about This Week in History: FDR’s First Inauguration
FDR’s First Inaugural Address
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt First Inaugural Address March 4, 1933 Text of First Inaugural Address: I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision … [Read more...] about FDR’s First Inaugural Address