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Speech by Judge Learned Hand "Spirit of Liberty"

Description: Document with the most famous lines from Judge Learned Hand's speech from the "I Am An American Day" event which was held in New York City's Central Park on May 21, 1944. Hand spoke about the spirit of liberty and how it is found in our hearts, not in a physical location or within any documents. He became very well known for this speech and specifically this passage. The text is printed in black ink on cream colored paper. The text is framed by a thin, black decorative border.
Date: 1944/1961
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[The fight for democracy - proofread copy]

Description: Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda at San Jacinto on April 21, 1943. Castañeda speaks of the unconquerable determination to do or die by the army of "freemen" to preserve the liberty and freedom of the country in face of the brutal tyranny by the "army of a dictator".
Date: April 21, 1943
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Photograph of Colonel Maurice Morgan]

Description: Photograph of Colonel Maurice Morgan speaking on NBC's "Army Hour" show, discussing Camp Hulen's anti-aircraft personnel. The camp marching band is seated directly behind Morgan as he speaks into the microphone.
Date: February 14, 1943
Creator: Wilkinson, Stanley L.
Partner: Palacios Area Historical Association

[Gen. Eisenhower giving a speech]

Description: Photograph of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower giving a speech in Fort Worth, Texas. He stands at a podium, wearing a military uniform. He is surrounded by photographers, reporters, and event attendees in front of him. Flags line the stage and cover the podium.
Date: 1948
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Front view of Gen. Wainwright giving a speech]

Description: Photograph of Gen. Wainwright giving a speech following a parade in his honor in Fort Worth, Texas. A photographer can be seen taking his photograph during the speech. Other individuals can be seen sitting behind him on stage.
Date: 1948
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gen. Eisenhower giving a speech]

Description: Photograph of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower giving a speech in Fort Worth, Texas. He stands at a podium, wearing a military uniform. He is surrounded by photographers and reporters in front of him. Flags line the stage and cover the podium.
Date: 1948
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gen. Wainwright giving a speech]

Description: Photograph of Gen. Wainwright giving a speech following a parade in his honor in Fort Worth, Texas. He stands at a podium, wearing a military uniform. Other individuals can be seen sitting behind him.
Date: 1948
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gen. Eisenhower giving a speech in Fort Worth]

Description: Photograph of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower giving a speech in Fort Worth, Texas. He stands at a podium, wearing a military uniform and speaks into multiple microphones at once. A photographer can be seen in the background taking his photograph. Multiple banners for radio stations hang off the front of the podium.
Date: 1948
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gen. Eisenhower giving a speech]

Description: Photograph of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower giving a speech in Fort Worth, Texas. He stands at a podium, wearing a military uniform. He is surrounded by photographers and reporters in front of him. Other military soldiers accompany him on stage.
Date: 1948
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gen. Eisenhower giving a speech]

Description: Photograph of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower giving a speech in Fort Worth, Texas. He stands at a podium, wearing a military uniform and speaks into multiple microphones at once. A photographer can be seen in the background taking his photograph. Multiple banners for radio stations hang off the front of the podium.
Date: 1948
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Leland Olds: The Record vs. The Propaganda

Description: Text of a speech given by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson in the U.S. Senate, outlining reasons why Leland Olds should not be granted a nomination to the Federal Power Commission.
Date: 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Unlimited Debate: The Last Defense of Reason

Description: Printed version of Senator Lyndon B. Johnson's speech discussing cloture and the proportions of population representation in the Senate, part of a filibuster to present a rules change that would allow a minority of Senators to block legislation.
Date: March 9, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Handwritten Letter From Helen P. Thorne to Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 1, 1949]

Description: Letter from Helen P. Thorne to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing having thanked Mary Jean for a book Mrs. Kempner had actually sent her. She thanks Mrs. Kempner but also informs her that her eyesight is going and therefore she is unable to read the gift. Mrs. Throne also talks about her son; Oakleigh making a speech at an event and how proud she is of him before sending her well wishes to Mrs. Kempner and her husband.
Date: June 1, 1949
Creator: Thorne, Helen P.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from H. Struve Hensel to Harris Kempner, February 5, 1946]

Description: Letter from H. Struve Hensel to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a copy of a speech given in Los Angeles and chart of new organizations, and discussing several updates and changes to the Navy Department and it's committees and departments with regard to those who have left and those who are still in charge.
Date: February 5, 1946
Creator: Hensel, H. Struve
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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