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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-027-r02
Sound recording by Voice of America (VOA) of graduation exercises at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, Maryland, on June 19, 1963, with a commencement address delivered by Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman. The recording continues from reel 1. Secretary Freeman concludes his commencement address. In the full address, Secretary Freeman discusses the pace of change in the world and the benefits of a positive approach in life. He also encourages graduates to pay in kind for services and benefits received by supporting education for others; by supporting equal opportunity for all Americans, a standard not yet met, particularly for African Americans; and by supporting the reduction of hunger and malnourishment in parts of the world. Among speakers following Secretary Freeman are: [Lucy Keker?], member of the Montgomery County Board of Education and James B. Williams, Principal of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. The recording continues from reel 1. This is reel 2 of 2 audio tape reels. Accession MR-1971-016-r02.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-027-r01
Sound recording by Voice of America (VOA) of graduation exercises at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, Maryland, on June 19, 1963, with a commencement address delivered by Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman. A band performs and other speakers deliver remarks before Secretary Freeman speaks. In his address, Secretary Freeman discusses the pace of change in the world and the benefits of a positive approach in life. He also encourages graduates to pay in kind for services and benefits received by in turn supporting education for others; by supporting equal opportunity for all Americans, a standard not yet met, particularly for African Americans; and by supporting the reduction of hunger and malnourishment in parts of the world. This is reel 1 of 2 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 2. Accession MR-1971-016-r01.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-020
Sound recording of a speech called "Education in the World Today" delivered by Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow, possibly on May 17, 1962 (the date is uncertain). An unidentified speaker summarizes Director Murrow's experience in the field of education and then introduces Director Murrow. Director Murrow describes the USIA's involvement in education abroad, mentioning resources available at USIA libraries, "bi-national centers" established to promote ties between host countries and the United States, English language lessons, and the distribution of books and other educational resources. Director Murrow also mentions ideological resources distributed abroad by the communist Soviet Union and the nature of cold war challenges. Accession MR-1972-096-020.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-011
Sound recording of Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow delivering an address at Bucknell University to inaugurate the Anna Putterman memorial lectures. He discusses Bucknell University's educational ties to Burma and Burma's recent decision to curtail funding for educational exchange programs with the United States. He also calls for a greater focus from American universities on international studies and the education of foreign students. An unidentified speaker thanks Director Murrow. Accession MR-1972-096-011.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-004
Sound recording of the June 13, 1961, commencement address at Johns Hopkins University delivered by the Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow. The recording begins with an introduction by the President of Johns Hopkins University, Milton S. Eisenhower. The Reverend Vernon B. Richardson offers the invocation. University President Eisenhower greets attendees and presents the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Awards for Distinguished Teaching to two faculty members. Professor Malcolm C. Moos and University President Eisenhower confer an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on Director Murrow. In his commencement address Director Murrow pays tribute to Johns Hopkins University and discusses what graduates will face in a changing world. He discusses the role of the United States in the world and contrasts its system of governance as a democratic republic with a Communist system. He also discusses public service. Following Director Murrow's address, degrees are conferred on candidates for graduation; while names are announced during these ceremonies, the recording stops and starts several times. University President Eisenhower speaks again and a Benediction follows. Accession MR-1972-096-004.