October 15, 1973 On the evening of October 15, 1973, former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew addressed the American people in a nationally televised speech, five days after his resignation brought an abrupt end to one of the most controversial political careers in modern American history. Agnew, who had served
– ABC Radio – Voices In The Headlines – October 27, 1963 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection October 27th signaled the end of an ominous week in 1963. Vietnam was frequently taking center stage, more so this week than most others so far. The government of Ngo Dinh Diem was
– News Of The World – October 26, 1941 – Blue Network – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – News for this October 26th in 1941 was about the War in Europe and ominous reports coming from the Eastern Front. The German Army was slowly advancing into Southern Russia, with an
October 22, 1990 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – October 22, 1990 – A day of turmoil and wrangling. On Capitol Hill, the battle over the budget was continuing, three weeks into the new fiscal year, Congressional leaders were still trying to come up with
– News Of The World – October 20, 1944 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection On this day 82 years ago, a promise made by General MacArthur as he was leaving the besieged islands of The Philippines that he would return, became fact. On October 20, 1944 an allied invasion force
Taking a break from Politics and think pieces this Friday night and heading into an Americana direction with an episode of The Rex Allen Show, as it was broadcast over CBS Radio on September 22, 1950 (also a Friday night). And if you think this half-hour slice of homespun humor
October 16, 1991 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – October 16, 1991 – By a 52-48 vote, the Senate confirmed Judge Clarence Thomas to sit on the Supreme Court. After a bruising confirmation hearing, Thomas received the closest vote in U.S. History. In the end,
– CBS Radio – Edward R. Murrow and the News – October 15, 1951 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Busy day, this October 15th in 1951. Looking for a peaceful solution to the arms race and President Truman calling for discussions and a workable solution with the Russians. The looming
– NBC Nightly News – October 9, 1974 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Ordinarily, another somber day on Capitol Hill, this October 9, 1974 – had it not been for the bizarre behavior of House Ways and Means Committee chairman Wilbur Mills and a few G-String notables who
– NPR – All Things Considered – October 7, 1981 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection The big news for this October 7th in 1981 was about the assassination of President Anwar Sadat of Egypt. The 62-year old Egyptian leader was gunned down while on a reviewing stand during a military
