[John Tower Speech on the Accomplishments of Congressman Albert Thomas, February 20, 1967] (open access)

[John Tower Speech on the Accomplishments of Congressman Albert Thomas, February 20, 1967]

Speech hailing U.S. Congressman Albert Thomas (D-TX) for his accomplishments after his passing.
Date: February 16, 1966
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System: The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Remarks to the President about University Texas Campus Tragedy, Aug. 4, 1966] (open access)

[John Tower Remarks to the President about University Texas Campus Tragedy, Aug. 4, 1966]

Speech; College shooting; University of Texas, Austin; 13 killed and 31 wounded by sniper; Gratitude for bravery of Austin policemen, residents and students.
Date: August 4, 1966
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System: The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Texas Republican Congressional Victory, 1966?] (open access)

[John Tower Speech on Texas Republican Congressional Victory, 1966?]

Speech praising Texas Republican election victories(?) in the U.S. Congress and discussing Republican values and goals.
Date: 1966?
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 Aid Bill for South Vietnam, March 10, 1966?] (open access)

[John Tower Speech on Aid Bill for South Vietnam, March 10, 1966?]

Speech supporting the aid bill for South Vietnam because it could help alleviate the country's economy and allow the Americans to fight the Vietnam War more efficiently.
Date: 1966-03-10?
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System: The Portal to Texas History