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[John Tower Speech on Racial Equality given to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People State Convention, October 6, 1984]
Speech describing what the federal government under the Reagan Administration has done to advance racial equality. Particularly focuses on economic policy effects on racial equality such as reducing poverty and unemployment.
Date:
October 6, 1984
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Education given to Tuloso-Midway Rand Morgan High School in Corpus Christi, Texas, September 15, 1984]
Speech describing the importance of public education for upcoming generations and the future leaders of the United States.
Date:
September 15, 1984
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Hispanic Businesses given to the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce in Laredo, Texas, July 28, 1984]
Speech commenting on the state of the national economy and the regional economy of South Texas. Expresses optimism that Hispanic businesses will soon be able to compete on the same level as mainstream businesses.
Date:
July 28, 1984
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Letter to International Lawyers Conference, May 18, 1984]
Speech; U.S. and Mexico as societies of law; President Reagan; President de la Madrid; Dependence on lawyers to guide both countries towards mutual goals.
Date:
May 18, 1984
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to the American Bar Association Conference on "Congress, the President and Foreign Policy," May 10, 1984]
Speech; War Power Resolution 1973; Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty; Golf of Tonkin Resolution; U.S. participation in the Multi-National Force in Lebanon; Foreign Aid; Turkish Arms Embargo; U.S. Policy in Central America; U.S. Policy in El Salvador; Kissinger Commission Report; Inability of Congress to play a more constructive role; Diffusion of power and authority in the Congress; Higher turnover and declining experience among Senators.
Date:
May 10, 1984
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to Institutional Investor Institute about the Growth of Government, May 9,1984]
Speech; Thomas Jefferson; Ronald Reagan; Economy in the public expense; Pause or reversal in the growth of the government; Federal spending; Special interest tax benefits; Inflation; Tax; Regulation.
Date:
May 9, 1984
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Address by Senator Tower (R-Tex.) to the North Texas Oil and Gas Association and the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, Respectively, on Thursday April 26 and Friday, April 27, 1984
Speech given by Senator John Tower to two Texas petroleum organizations discussing various topics related to politics and oil in the Middle East, international terrorism, the energy industry, and the relation of various factors on the U.S. interests.
Date:
April 26, 1984
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on the Texas Revolution given for the Occasion of Texas Independence Day, March 2, 1984]
Speech describing the Texas Revolution, particularly noting the events of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence, the Battle of the Alamo, and the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date:
March 2, 1984
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
[John Tower Speech on the Grenada Invasion of 1983 given at the National Security Colloquium Series at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, December 7, 1983]
Speech explaining that discoveries of significant Soviet and Soviet-ally influence on Grenada during the U.S. invasion reveals increasing Soviet global power and the need for improved international defense.
Date:
December 7, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to the Multi-Housing Council about Housing Authorization Bill, Houston, TX, Dec. 5, 1983]
Speech; Housing legislation; Conventional and assisted housing; Rental Rehabilitation Grant Program; Amendments to the FHA Insurance Title; Multi-Family Graduated Payment Mortgages; Shared Appreciation Mortgages; Deregulation of rents; Preservation of existing housing; Removal of statutorily controlled FHA rate; Housing affordability; 98th Congress.
Date:
December 5, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on the Recovery of the U.S. Economy given at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, December 1, 1983]
Speech about U.S. economic recovery characterized by real growth and low inflation. Argues that the debts of LDCs, trade protectionism, U.S. deficits, and instability in the Middle East and the Caribbean could threaten this promising economic trend.
Date:
December 1, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Banking Deregulation and IMF Quota Increase given to the Government Relations Council Meeting of the American Bankers Association in Dallas, Texas, July 30, 1983]
Speech about the benefits of federal deregulation of the banking industry. Also argues in favor of an International Monetary Fund quota increase.
Date:
July 30, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech for the Dedication of the Jacksonville Public Library given in Jacksonville, Texas, June 12, 1983]
Speech about the value and importance of libraries. Praises the efforts of the people of Jacksonville to fund and build the city library.
Date:
June 12, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 on International Security given to the National Press Club Luncheon in Washington, D.C., May 18, 1983]
Speech explaining worldwide trends that should be troubling for United States defense, including increasing militarism, the rise of Soviet military power, the interdependence of national economies, and weakening alliances. Provides several suggestions for how to confront these problems.
Date:
May 18, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech at Housing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies to the National Association of Home Builders, May 15, 1983]
Speech; Housing recovery; National Housing Center; Housing legislation; Inflation; Interest rates; Mortgage rates; Affordability of housing; S. 1051, Mortgage Retirement Account Act (MRA); Tax-deferred Housing plans.
Date:
May 15, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to National Association of Realtors, Washington Legislative Conference, May 11, 1983]
Speech; Housing; Kaiser Committee of 1967; 1968 Housing legislation; Inflation; Ronald Reagan; Economy; Garn-St Germain Depository Institutions Act; S. 1051, Mortgage Retirement Account Act (MRA); Tax-deferred Housing Account plans; Rent controls; Senate Housing Authorization Bill.
Date:
May 11, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech at American Defense Preparedness Assoc. Award Ceremony, Washington, D.C., April 14, 1983]
Speech; National and international security; British-American historical analogy; Churchill; Reagan; Defense spending; Defense requirements; Pacifism in America.
Date:
April 14, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech about Port Call USS Houston (SSN-713), Houston, TX, March 19,1983]
Speech; Port city of Houston; Defense spending; Defense requirements; Military commitments; National and international security.
Date:
March 19, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech about Port Call USS Houston (SSN-713), Houston, TX, March 19,1983]
Speech; Port city of Houston; Defense spending; Defense requirements; Military commitments; National and international security.
Date:
March 19, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to Shipbuilder's Council of America about troubled Civilian Shipbuilding Industrial Base, March 16, 1983]
Speech; Need for strong Merchant Marine; Need for strong Civilian Shipbuilding and Repair Industrial Base.
Date:
March 16, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to G.E. Builders' Conference about Housing Industry Market, Tarpon Spring, FL, March 11, 1983]
Speech; Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee; Trust for Investment in Mortgages proposal (TIM); Fannie Mae; Freddie Mac; Economy.
Date:
March 11, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Welcome Remarks at Natl. Assoc. of Home Builders in Houston Astrodome, Jan. 22, 1983]
Speech; Welcome Remarks; Housing industry; Housing policies.
Date:
January 22, 1983
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History