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.
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Press briefing, October 16, 1978
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield and embassy staff members answer questions about United States-China, China-Japan, and United States-Japan relations, both political and economic. There is discussion of economic situations in both China and Japan and changes needed in those situations that will improve trade relations with the United ... Read More
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Speech to the American Chamber of Commerce, Tokyo, August 19, 1978
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield discusses the trading relations between the United States and Japan, the need for the United States to increase its exports to compensate for oil imports, and the need for Japan to open its doors to further imports.
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Initial press conference at the American Embassy, Tokyo, June 1977
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield discusses his role as ambassador to Japan, United States-Japanese relations, military support in Japan and South Korea, trade with Japan and nuclear facilities in Japan.
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Speech to U.S.-Japan Society, October 14, 1977
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Ambassador Mansfield speaks about the importance of United States-Japanese relations, ways to resolve differences, the loyal support Japan has shown to the United States since WWII, and the nuclear industry in Japan.
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Endorsement of John Melcher for U.S. Senate, 1976
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield makes a speech endorsing Representative John Melcher for election to the U.S. Senate.
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Voice of America interview, January 13, 1975
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield responds to questions about his recent Asian trip, United States relations with the Philippines and China, aid to South Vietnam, and his duties as majority leader of the Senate.
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Press Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 1, 1971
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield answers questions about United States involvement in North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO), his desire for United States troop strength in Europe to be reduced, and United States foreign policy concerning Vietnam, China, Turkey and Greece.
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Campaign speech, October 16, 1970
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield discusses the issues of the 1970 Senatorial campaign in Montana, including beef and timber imports, agriculture, Vietnam, crime and the 1968 gun law.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
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Campaign speech: Senate record and views, October 15, 1970
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield talks of his love for and the beauty of Montana. He discusses his Senatorial record on interstate commerce, conservation and pollution and give his own views on the need for more unity in domestic politics and changes in foreign policy.
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Remarks on Nixon's reponse in Asia, January 5, 1970
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield remarks on President Nixon's reponse in Asia--concerns which are likely related to the Vietnam war.
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Response to President Nixon's veto of the H.E.W. bill, January 27, 1970
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield responds to President Nixon's veto of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare bill (H.R. 13111) by outlining the programs affected and suggesting that if the Senate doesn't override, a compromise bill may be worked out. He also responds to questions regarding Judge ... Read More
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Senator Mansfield re-election campaign ad, 1970
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Senator Mansfield re-election campaign ad for election year 1970 narrated by an unknown speaker.
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Remarks on issues concerning Montanans, June 12, 1969
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield discusses a number of issues important to both the United States and Montana, including Vietnam, Nixon's presidency, his own opposition to the ABM (Anti-Ballistic Missile) system, the necessity of negotiating arms limitations and the need to balance defense needs and domestic needs.
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Message to Montana Democratic lawmakers, February 8, 1967
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
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Press conference at Shimoda, Japan, September 16, 1967
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield answers questions concerning Japanese-American relations, including the return of Okinawa to Japan, Japanese involvement in Asia, relations between the United States, Japan and the USSR and Mansfield's meeting with Premier Sato.
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Speech at the Temple in Cleveland, Ohio, about U.S. foreign policy, April 30, 1967
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield discusses United States foreign and military policies in regards to Europe, Red China and Vietnam.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
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Speech to the Montana Petroleum Association Convention at Billings, Montana, 1967
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield discusses the current atmosphere of discontent in the cities, the economic aid necessay to improve the situation, America's increasing role in the Vietnamese Conflict and the relationship between the war and the civil disobedience.
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Statement about oberving Law Day USA, April 24, 1967
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Representative Mansfield makes a brief statement about the importance of observing Law Day USA.
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Report to the people of Montana, March 28, 1966
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senators Mansfield and Metcalf discuss the 89th Congress and its effectiveness, particularly as it relates to Montana.
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Final report of Senator Mansfield: Ten years in office, October 21, 1964
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield reviews his efforts for the Democrats and Montana, his activities in Washington, D.C. and his love of Montana.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
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Speech about 1964 election, January 16, 1964
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield makes a speech about 1964 election and selection of Democratic candidates.
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Speech to the Montana State Democratic Convention, 1964
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield states his support for President Lyndon Johnson and the Democratic Party, discusses the record of the Kennedy-Johnson administration in both domestic and foreign issues and encourages his listerners to work for the principles of the Democratic Party.
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Speeches given at Democratic National Committee meeting, January 11, 1964
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield, John W. McCormack, and Lawrence F. O'Brien
The speakers discuss the upcoming presidential campaign. Senator Mansfield reviews President Lyndon Johnson's accomplishments and defends the actions of Congress. Representative McCormack praises the Democrats and attacks the GOP.
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Campaign speech to Democratic Convention in Yellowstone County, 1964
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield and Roland Renne
Senator Mansfield delivers an address to the 1964 Montana Democratic Convention, speaking on behalf of candidates for state and national offices on the Democratic ticket. He also reports on the record of the Kennedy/Johnson administration and the accomplishments of Congress, citing federal projects which impact ... Read More
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Speech at the dedication of the Tower Junction Bridge, June 2, 1963
Michael "Mike" J. Mansfield
Senator Mansfield gives the history of the bridge and praises its construction as an aid to increased tourism to both Montana and Wyoming.