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National Service
National Service
President Obama on the Meaning of Citizenship
Barack Obama shared how he discovered the importance of citizenship and how the Americorps leads Americans to this same discovery.
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September 12, 2014
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National Service
National Service
Lincoln's Call to Service—and Ours
A proposal that would help young Americans understand that civic duty is not restricted to the military.
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Civic Learning
Civic Learning
Sandra Day O'Connor on Civic Education
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor speaks about reintroducing the importance of civic education to American schools.
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July 9, 2012
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Elections & Governance
Elections & Governance
Bridging Divides
Bridging Divides
President George W. Bush Speaks to the National Endowment for Democracy
President George W. Bush spoke on the 20th anniversary of the National Endowment for Democracy, elaborating on the foundation of the American democracy and the nation's fundamental values.
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November 6, 2003
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National Service
National Service
President George W. Bush on Overcoming Evil with Greater Good
George W. Bush, during his 2002 State of the Union, calls Americans to give back suggesting participation in the USA Freedom Corps.
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January 29, 2002
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Civic Learning
Civic Learning
President Clinton on the Value of Civic Education
In his 1996 State of the Union, Bill Clinton pushed schools to have character education programming.
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January 23, 1996
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National Service
National Service
President Clinton at the National Service Bill Signing
President Clinton delivers remarks at the National Service Bill signing ceremony, which would lay the foundation for what would become AmeriCorps.
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September 21, 1993
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Bridging Divides
President Clinton's First Inaugural Address
Bill Clinton gave his first inaugral address and spoke on the subject of American renewal.
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January 20, 1993
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National Service
National Service
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Bridging Divides
President George H.W. Bush on Timeless American Values
George H.W. Bush's first inaugural address emphasized the timelessness of national programs.
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January 20, 1989
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Bridging Divides
President Reagan on the Infrastructure of Democracy
Ronald Reagan in his Westminster address elaborated on the importance of deciding upon individual beliefs while simultaneously coming together despite differences.
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June 8, 1982
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Bridging Divides
President Carter: "Human Rights Invented America."
Jimmy Carter's Farewell Address spoke on the subject of human rights and how America was born from the concept.
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January 14, 1981
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National Service
National Service
Reagan on the American Spirit
Ronald Reagan spoke about how service is ingrained in the history of the United States, and how a dedication to giving back should be restored.
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July 17, 1980
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Bridging Divides
Bridging Divides
President Ford on the Rule of the People
Gerald Ford justified to the people that the American democratic system works as he spoke of restoring the nation after the Watergate scandal.
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August 9, 1974
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Elections & Governance
Elections & Governance
Rep. Barbara Jordan on Her Belief in the Constitution
Barbara Jordan emphasized her trust in the Constitution.
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July 24, 1974
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President Nixon on the Essence of Freedom
Richard Nixon gave his first inaugural address, speaking on the importance of bringing the country together and ending segregation, discrimination, and injustice.
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January 20, 1969
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech
Martin Luther King, Jr. called the country to act on the issue of racial injustice.
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August 28, 1963
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National Service
National Service
President Kennedy Establishes the Peace Corps
John F. Kennedy described the enriching benefits and long lasting impact of Peace Corps.
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March 1, 1961
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Bridging Divides
President Kennedy's Inaugural Address
John F. Kennedy emphasized the shared fight against the threats to the nation and why freedom, a value meaningful to the nation, must be protected.
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January 20, 1961
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President Eisenhower on Love and Mutual Respect
Dwight D. Eisehower gave his farewell address, elaborating on uniting despite differences and providing opportunity to all.
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January 17, 1961
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Margaret Chase Smith's "Declaration of Conscience" Speech
Margaret Chase Smith explained how Americans need to think as citizens and not by political party.
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June 1, 1950
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FDR's First Inaugural Address
Franklin D. Roosevelt discussed how much democracy has endured.
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Chief Joseph on Equal Treatment Under the Law
In-mut-too-yah-lat-lat (Chief Joseph) elaborated on the need to acknowledge native Americans.
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Susan B. Anthony: Is it a crime for a Citizen of the United States to Vote?
Susan B. Anthony's "On Women's Right to Vote" – excerpt from "Norman Rockwell in Virtual Reality - The Four Seasons"
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"What, to the slave, is the fourth of July?"
Frederick Douglass shared that the Fourth of July may have certain meaning to some but a different meaning to others.
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