U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a Veteran Day ceremony
President Barack Obama pays tribute to American veterans during a speech at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery during Veterans Day ceremonies. Obama gives special attention to those who have served since September 11, 2001 and reminds the audience that the war in Iraq will end this year and that troops will be reduced in Afghanistan. He recognizes the sacrifice of military families and challenges employers to hire the returning service personnel.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date
- 2011-11-11
- Speakers
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Obama, Barack
- Broadcasters
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C-SPAN (Television network)
- Subjects
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Iraq War (2003-2011)
Armed Forces
Veterans
Veterans--Employment
Veterans' families
Afghanistan
Iraq
United States
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:14:50
- Venue Note
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Broadcast on C-SPAN, Nov. 11, 2011.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 16845
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b9102073
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