Date
5-10-1971
Series
PSU Speakers Committee
Length
1 hour
Notes
Edmund Muskie, who served as U.S. Senator from Maine from 1959-1980, was the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 1968 and campaigned for the Democratic nomination for President in the 1972 election.
In his address, Senator Muskie identifies what he feels are important issues facing the United States in the 1970s and answers questions from the Portland State community on the Vietnam War, the draft, economic policy, and other subjects.
Transferred and preserved by Portland State University Library’s Special Collections with the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
Subjects
Vietnam War -- 1961-1975, American society and culture
Original Format
Reel to reel, 3.75 ips, 1/2 track, mono
Rights
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11382
Recommended Citation
Muskie, Edmund S., ""Opening Remarks and Responses to Questions from the Audience"" (1971). Special Collections: Oregon Public Speakers. 132.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11382
Description
PSU Library Special Collections and University Archives presents these recordings as part of the historical record. They reflect the recollections and opinions of the individual speakers and are not intended to be representative of the views of Portland State University. They may contain language, ideas, or stereotypes that are offensive to others.
Transcript added October 28, 2024.