[John Tower Speech on Federal Policies Affecting Texas given to the Texas Legislature in Austin, Texas, May 23, 1983] (open access)

[John Tower Speech on Federal Policies Affecting Texas given to the Texas Legislature in Austin, Texas, May 23, 1983]

Speech describing the benefits of cooperation between governments at the federal, state, and local levels. Addresses issues such as crime, housing, agriculture, energy, and Mexican economic conditions impacting the region of South Texas.
Date: May 23, 1983
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System: The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech at Tower-Percy Dinner introducing Charles Percy, Dallas, June 23, 1967] (open access)

[John Tower Speech at Tower-Percy Dinner introducing Charles Percy, Dallas, June 23, 1967]

Speech; Introduction Charles Percy; Chuck Percy; Republican Party; United States Senate.
Date: June 23, 1967
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Excerpts of John Tower Speech on Conservatism, May 23, 1966] (open access)

[Excerpts of John Tower Speech on Conservatism, May 23, 1966]

Speech explaining conservative values focused on a decentralized state and private/local rights. Includes a few quotes from 18th century political theorist Edmund Burke.
Date: May 23, 1966
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System: The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Legislation Concerning Senior Citizens given to the Senior Citizens Forum in Fort Worth, Texas?, September 23, 1972?] (open access)

[John Tower Speech on Legislation Concerning Senior Citizens given to the Senior Citizens Forum in Fort Worth, Texas?, September 23, 1972?]

Speech describing current legislative measures that will impact senior citizens and praising the federal government for giving due attention to the aging. Proposes Joint Congressional Committee on the Aging and primarily discusses Social Security laws.
Date: September 23, 1972
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System: The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Supporting American Troops in Vietnam given to the Austin Lions Club, September 23, 1965] (open access)

[John Tower Speech on Supporting American Troops in Vietnam given to the Austin Lions Club, September 23, 1965]

Speech explaining Texas' role in the Vietnam War and urging Americans at home to support measures that aid soldiers financially and that provide them with proper equipment and technology.
Date: September 23, 1965
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System: The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Legislation Affecting the Mobile Home Industry given to the Mobile Home Manufacturers Association at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., March 23, 1972] (open access)

[John Tower Speech on Legislation Affecting the Mobile Home Industry given to the Mobile Home Manufacturers Association at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., March 23, 1972]

Speech explaining pending and current legislation that impacts the mobile home manufacturing industry and praising the value and usefulness of the mobile home.
Date: March 23, 1972
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System: The Portal to Texas History