The Nation's Forum

Early Sound Recordings of America's Leaders, 1918-1920

Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, Library of Congress

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The Nation's Forum collection consists of fifty-nine sound recordings of speeches by American leaders at the turn of the century. The speeches focus on issues and events surrounding the First World War and the subsequent presidential election of 1920. S peakers include: Warren G. Harding, James Cox, Calvin Coolidge, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Samuel Gompers, Henry Cabot Lodge, and John J. Pershing. Speeches range from one to five minutes.

Special Presentation:

From War to Normalcy: An Introduction to the Nation's Forum Collection

Background Information:

More about the Nation's Forum Collection

List of Speakers

Selected Bibliographies

Acknowledgements and Editor's Note

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