This collection of audio recordings consists of speeches by, statements of, campaign advertisements for, and interviews with Mike Mansfield (1903-2001). Mansfield was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1942 and served five terms as representative of Montana’s 1st District. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1952 and reelected in 1958, 1964 and 1970. He became Assistant Majority Leader (Majority Whip) of the Senate in January 1957, and served in that capacity until 1961 when he was elected Majority Leader of the Senate. He held that position until he retired from the Senate in 1977 - longer than any other Majority Leader in the history of the U.S. Senate. He served as Ambassador to Japan from 1977-1988, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1989. The original recordings are held as Oral History collection 022 at Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula.
This collection includes 109 audio recordings.
-
Meeting with the University of Michigan delegation, April 24, 1984
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield discusses military and trade relations with Japan, as well as Japanese relations with the Soviets and United States relations with China. He also stresses the importance of the Pacific Basin to the economic future of the world. He assesses the trade problems from ... Read More
-
Speech about Japan-U.S. trade relations, circa 1980s
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield emphasizes the importance of the Japanese-American relationship, discusses the amounts traded between the two countries and the harm done by Japanese trade barriers. He discusses the need for Japan to no longer take advantage of the world economy.
This audio has not been ... Read More
-
Speech before the Asian Pacific Association of Japan, January 11, 1984
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield discusses Japanese-American relations with particular reference to trade and military issues.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
-
Speech on the importance of the Japan-U.S. relationship, February 22, 1984
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield states that the Japanese-American relationship is the most important in the world and is based on trade and mutual defense. He stresses the need to face the problems clearly to maintain the relationship.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter ... Read More
-
Speech to group from Minnesota about Japan-U.S. trade problems, May 28, 198-?
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield discusses trade problems between the United States and Japan, emphasizing the need for Japan to open its markets. He also discusses the importance of Japan and the other Pacific Rim countries to the United States.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a ... Read More
-
Speech to the Oregon trade delegation, September 10, 1984
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield gives an overview of Japanese-American relations stressing the trade and military issues.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
-
Speech to the U.S. Feed Grains Council on Japan-U.S. trade, September 2, 1984
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield speaks about the Japanese-American trade record and suggests ways to improve the situation.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
-
Briefing with Oklahoma Governor George Nigh, September 11, 1984
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield and George Nigh
Ambassador Mansfield discusses the importance of Japan to the United States as both a trading partner and strategically. Mansfield and Governor Nigh discuss specific trade issues that are of interest to Oklahoma, including Japanese investment in the United States.
This audio has not been transcribed, ... Read More
-
Address to Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan, January 1, 1982
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield addresses the trade imbalance with Japan stating that protectionist policies are making the situation worse. He discusses the economic policies of both the United States and Japan and suggests areas for change.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index ... Read More
-
Speech to the American Chamber of Commerce, Japan, September 2, 198-?
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield discusses the current United States economic problems, placing the blame on the United States, not on Japan. He recommends increased trade with all Asian countries. During a question and answer session, he responds to questions about trade and military relations with Japan and ... Read More
-
Address at International Symposium on Security, Peace and Survival, December 4, 1981
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield comments on the relationship between Japan and the United States, thanks the Japanese for their support of American policy in the Middle East, and stresses the need for a good mutual defense.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index ... Read More
-
Address to Nihon Shimbun Kyōkai with a question and answer session, April 9, 1981
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield speaks of the importance of the Japanese-American relationship and discusses the problems in the areas of trade and defense. He clarifies these points in the question and answer session.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
... Read More -
Meeting with former members of Congress, October 2, 1981
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield discusses the importance of the Pacific Rim countries to the future economic development of the United States.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
-
Speech at Osaka, May 18, 1981
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield talks of the relationship and alliance between the United States and Japan and of the United States's relationship to China.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
-
Speech to the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, May 18, 1981
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield discusses United States-Japanese relations and trade problems, giving suggestions as to how ease the tensions, while maintaining the necessity of a strong relationship between the two countries. Biographical data is included.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is ... Read More
-
Briefing with Edward P. Morgan, October 13, 1981
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield and Edward P. Morgan
Ambassador Mansfield discusses Japanese-American relations with an emphasis on trade problems and Japanese military development. He also discusses Arafat's visit to Japan at the invitation of a group from the Japanese National Diet [legislature].
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index ... Read More
-
Address and responses to questions at the Foreign Correspondent's Club, May 22, 1980
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield outlines the changes in United States-Japanese relations since he became ambassador in 1977 and responds to questions from reporters on several different aspects of that relationship.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
-
Ambassador Mansfield at FAC discussion with the media, circa 1980s
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield responds to questions about Japanese-American trade relations, the attitude of the Americans toward the Japanese, the Americans apparent lack of interest in Japan, and President Carter's energy policy.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
... Read More -
Ambassador Mansfield celebrates the publication of his book, No Country More Important, September 18, 1980
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield attends a reception to celebrate the publication of his book, No Country More Important, held at the Hotel Okura in Japan.
This audio has not been transcribed or indexed.
-
Speech at Univar Center in Ito, August 10, 1980
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield congratulates the Japanese on their standing as the world's second largest economy and on their increasing role in world politics. Mansfield stresses the importance to the United States of its relationship with Japan and East Asia.
This audio has not been transcribed, but ... Read More
-
Speech given to the Research Institution of Japan on the Japan-U.S. relationship, circa 1980s
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield gives an overview of Japanese-American relations restating the importance to the world of the relationship. He itemizes the areas of mutual interest.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
-
Speech to Japan-U.S. Businessmen's Conference, June 12, 1980
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield discusses the role the United States and Japan will play in the world economy and the need to eliminate problems between the two countries. He lists some changes necessary in the American economy to allieviate the problems.
This audio has not been transcribed, ... Read More
-
Meeting with Hirotatsu Tamazaki and the Fukuoka-shi Assemblymen, circa 1980s
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield and Hirotatsu Tamazaki
Ambassador Mansfield answers questions from the Fukuoka City Assemblymen about Japanese relations with Asia and they discuss the need for cultural understanding and a plan in Fukuoka to develop a center for intercultural education.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index ... Read More
-
Address at Nagasaki, July 12, 1978
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield comments on the economy of Nagasaki, the Japanese steel industry, the development of the Japanese military and United States-Japanese trade relations.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
-
Address to the Japan-U.S. Businessmen's Conference, June 16, 1978
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield addresses the positive and negative aspects of the United States-Japanese relationship and encourages further negotiation and interaction between the two countries.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.