U.S. President BarackObama speaks to troops at Fort Bliss, Texas on the two-year anniversary of the end of the combat mission in Iraq
President Obama speaks to troops at Fort Bliss, Texas on the two-year anniversary of the end of the combat mission in Iraq. Obama declares that part of ending wars responsibly requires standing with and supporting those who have served. He pays tribute to the soldiers from Bliss who have served and those who will not return. Obama announces a new executive order on mental health services for veterans as well as hiring programs that have found jobs for over 100,000 veterans.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date
- 2012-08-31
- Speakers
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Obama, Barack
- Subjects
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Iraq War (2003-2011)
Anniversaries
Veterans
Veterans--Employment
Veterans--Mental health services
Iraq
United States
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:26:40
- Venue Note
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Recorded on Aug. 31, 2012.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 17411
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b9738659
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