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[John Tower Speech about the Republican Party and the Vietnam War given to the Young Republican National Leadership Training School, February 17, 1967]
Speech to the Young Republican National Leadership Training School. Discusses Republican relationships within the party and with Democrats and encourages Young Republicans to support the Vietnam War.
Date:
February 17, 1967
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to the Natl. Parking Assoc. about urbanization, May 5, 1963]
Speech; traffic and parking problems; rapid urbanization of the country; Mass Transportation Bill; socialism.
Date:
May 28, 1963
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of John Tower Speech about Federal Government Power given to the Texas Federation of Republican Women in San Antonio, Texas, October 29, 1965]
Speech declaring a constitutional crisis caused by the imbalance of federal power. Argues for less federal interference in the lives of individuals.
Date:
October 29, 1965
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech about the 1962 Election given to the Republican State Executive Committee, 1962]
Speech criticizing "liberals and leftists" and the New Frontier philosophy. Predicts Republican victory for the 1962 election year.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to Natl. Assoc. of Home Builders about housing crisis, Houston, 1970]
Speech; housing crisis; Tandem-plan; home builders; mortgage financing; Fannie Mae; cost of construction; Tax Reform Act of 1969; Operation Breakthrough; antiquated building codes; restrictive zoning.
Date:
1970
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech Excerpts on Political Labels given to the Phi Theta Kappa State Convention in Amarillo, Texas, March 10, 19uu]
Speech arguing that most Americans are not "middle of the road" in political outlook but are conservative.
Date:
19uu-03-10
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to Natl. Confectioners Assoc. Convention about government influence on business, May 1963]
Speech; government operations; government regulations; taxation; fiscal policy; government business; private business; Herlong-Baker bill; economic freedom;
Date:
1963
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech about the Kennedy Administration given to the Ohio Republican Finance Committee in Cleveland, Ohio, May 15, 1962]
Speech criticizing the power of the Kennedy Administration and expressing hope for a Republican congressional victory in the 1962 election.
Date:
May 15, 1962
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech at Human Events Political Action Conference about governance, Washington D.C., July 14, 1962]
Speech; New Frontier; conservatism; communism; world leadership; governance.
Date:
July 14, 1962
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech about Federal Housing Assistance Programs, March 24, 1969]
Speech; 1968 Housing Act; legislation; homeownership; ; lower-income families; Section 235 Program; FHA; Section 236 Rental Housing Program; mortgages.
Date:
March 24, 1969
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Federal Subsidies for Agriculture]
Speech explaining support for subsidies for American farmers in order to keep food at low prices.
Date:
19XX-03-03
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to Chicago Financial Advertisers about Financial Legislation, 197u]
Speech; Hunt Commission on Financial Structure and Regulation; S & L's and Mutual Savings Banks; Regulation; Taxation; Fair Credit Billing Act; Work ethic; Community service.
Date:
197X
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Economic Inflation and Regulation given to the National Consumer Finance Association in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 18, 1979]
Speech addressing high inflation and regulations that have negatively impacted the U.S. economy during the Carter Administration.
Date:
May 18, 1979
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Inflation and the Money Market, 19uu]
Speech describing the economic conditions surrounding inflation and the effects of monetary policy.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech Proposing Admiral Nimitz Day, February 20, 1967]
Speech proposing that Admiral Nimitz Day be established on Chester Williams Nimitz's birthday, February 24th.
Date:
February 20, 1967
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to the Texas Press Assoc. about National Security, Houston, TX, June 20, 1980]
Speech; Soviet relations; NATO Europe relations; Reliance on foreign goods; Threat of Soviet military power; Restoration of U.S. military strength; Defense budget.
Date:
June 20, 1980
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Political Labels given to the Phi Theta Kappa State Convention at Amarillo College, Amarillo, Texas, March 10, 19uu]
Speech defining the labels "liberal," "conservative," and "middle of the road" and analyzing them in terms of political party identification.
Date:
19uu-03-10
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to La Grange Rotary Club about the Economy, July 14, 1976]
Speech; Recovery of economy; Capital; Regulations.
Date:
July 14, 1976
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech about Minority Representation in the Engneering Profession (TAME) to TX Alliance for Minorities in Engineering at Lamar University, Dec. 2, 1977]
Speech; Report of the AD HOC Planning Commission for Expanding Minority Opportunities in Engineering; National Advisory Council on Minorities in Engineering (NACME); Committee on Minorities in Engineering (CME); National Fund for Minority Engineering Students (NFMES); Bilingual education legislation; Bilingual Vocational Training Program.
Date:
December 2, 1977
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to Overseas Writers Club about United States and International Affairs, Nov. 24, 1980]
Speech; Promotion of western values; Defense of free-world interests; Military alliances; Strengthen military power; National defense; Secure access to resources and overseas markets; Peaceful development and independence of less-developed countries; Diplomacy; Nuclear strategy; President-elect Reagan; NATO; Warsaw Pact Forces.
Date:
November 24, 1980
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Marine Petroleum Worker Compensation given to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Labor, 1971?]
Speech arguing for the necessity to update the Longshoremen and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act by passing the Marine Petroleum Workers' Compensation Act of 1971.
Date:
1971?
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech about the needs of Senior Citizens, 1972?]
Speech; Social Security benefits; Congressional Committee on Aging; nursing homes; elderly; Social Security Act; Social Security taxes; Green Thumb Program; RSVP Program; Old Age Assistance; Omnibus Welfare- Social Security bill; Project FIND.
Date:
197X
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Military Reserves given at the Dedication of Army Reserve Training Center and Flight Facility at the Dallas Naval Air Station in Dallas, Texas, March 27, 1977]
Speech about the importance of military reserves to U.S. defense. and the concept of Total Force.
Date:
March 27, 1977
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech at the Free Enterprise Symposium, Texas A&I University, Kingsville, TX, Dec. 8, 1983]
Speech; Economy; Inflation; Recession; Gross National Product; Unemployment; Entrepreneurship; Small Businesses; Budget deficits.
Date:
December 8, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History