Series I: Speeches
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Content Description
During the election campaign of 1968, presidential candidate Richard Nixon gave a speech titled "The American Spirit" at the Great Hall in the Wren Building of the College of William & Mary. Nixon emphasizes Williamsburg's patriotic and historical character, and argues that the American Spirit is demanding a spirit of change. This change, Nixon argues, concerns a change that demands the return of personal freedom and individuality. With the rise of welfare programs, Nixon argues that collective freedom has been prioritized over individual freedom. To fit the welfare program into the American system, state government power must be prioritized over national government power.
Dates
- Creation: October 2, 1968
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository