With a public service career spanning over 70 years, the speeches of Senator Strom Thurmond document the evolution of his thoughts, opinions, and philosophies in all of the public offices he held – State Senator, Circuit Judge, Governor, and U.S. Senator. His words are reflective of the times and of his unflagging support of his constituents. These speeches available online are only a small portion of the Strom Thurmond Collection. Please visit the guide to the Strom Thurmond Collection for additional information.

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Submissions from 1950

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Maybank Vote For President, Strom Thurmond

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Meeting of the Greater Columbia Community Chest Federation, Strom Thurmond

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Message of J. Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina, to the South Carolina Conference of Social Work, Wade Hampton Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina, 1950 November 8, Strom Thurmond

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Message to Boy Scout 40th Anniversary Meeting, Strom Thurmond

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Message to Boy Scout 40th Anniversary Meeting, Strom Thurmond

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Minutes of a meeting of the Advisory Board of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, Strom Thurmond

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Mother's Day, Strom Thurmond

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National Bible Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Business Women's Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Correct Posture Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Crime Prevention Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Farm Safety Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Kids' Day, Strom Thurmond

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National Maritime Day, Strom Thurmond

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National Music Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Pharmacy Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Reorganization Month, Strom Thurmond

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National Sunday School Week, Strom Thurmond

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Need for Bringing Out the Facts Concerning the Proposed Increase in Telephone Rates, Strom Thurmond

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O'er the Ramparts We Watched, Strom Thurmond

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Oil Progress Week, Strom Thurmond

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Olin Johnston: Coat Tail Swinger, Strom Thurmond

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On Newspaper Reports of a New Snub by President Truman, Strom Thurmond

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Opening of 1950 Fund Campaign of the American Red Cross, Strom Thurmond

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Opening of Columbia Garden Club's Parkway Picnic Area on Camden Highway, Strom Thurmond

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Opening of Columbia Garden Club's Parkway Picnic Area on Camden Highway, Strom Thurmond

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Opening of WBT Television Station, Charlotte, North Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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Opening Senate campaign radio speech, Strom Thurmond

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Our Fish and Game Situation; Little Time for Exercise; Good State for Athletics; Bird Story, Strom Thurmond

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Pardon case cited in Senate campaign meeting, Strom Thurmond

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Paying tribute to Henderson Advertising Agency, Strom Thurmond

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Peach Blossom Festival Day, Strom Thurmond

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Poetry Week, Strom Thurmond

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Poppy Day, Strom Thurmond

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Pre-election comments on Senate primary, Strom Thurmond

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Pre-Natal Blood Test Week, Strom Thurmond

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Press and radio representatives luncheons, Strom Thurmond

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Press release about speech to Southern Association of Science and Industry, Strom Thurmond

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Proclamation that Reorganization Plan No. 2 became effective, Strom Thurmond

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Progress in South Carolina State Government Since 1900, Strom Thurmond

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Protest Sent to Truman About Detention of Greek Children in Communist Dominated Countries, Strom Thurmond

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Publication of John C. Calhoun, American Portrait by Margaret L. Coit, Strom Thurmond

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Radio Broadcast Opening of Colonial Stores Scholarship Contest, Strom Thurmond

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Radio network for annual message to the General Assembly, Strom Thurmond

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Reduction of Fire Insurance Rates in South Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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Remarks by J. Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina, transcribed for broadcast opening South Carolina Products Exposition, Charleston, South Carolina, 1950 March 21, Strom Thurmond

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Remarks on "Mother's Day" Program, Strom Thurmond

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Reorganization Plan No. 2, Strom Thurmond

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Reorganization Plan No. 2, Strom Thurmond

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Reorganization Plan No. 2 cover letter, Strom Thurmond

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Reorganization Plan No. 3, Strom Thurmond

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Reorganization Plan No. 4, Strom Thurmond

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Reorganization Plan No. 5, Strom Thurmond

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Reorganization Plan No. 6, Strom Thurmond

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Reorganization Plans No. 3, 4, 5, and 6, Strom Thurmond

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Request to erect plaque for World War II Medal of Honor recipients, Strom Thurmond

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Request to override veto of Bill No. 517 and Act No. 978, Strom Thurmond

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Research, Planning and Development Board letter about Reorganization Plan No. 3, Strom Thurmond

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Resolution calling on Budget Commission to rescind its April 1, 1950 order, Strom Thurmond

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Savings Bonds Independence Drive, Strom Thurmond

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Selective Service Act, Strom Thurmond

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Senate campaign address, America's international situation, Strom Thurmond

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Senate campaign address on civil rights program, Strom Thurmond

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Senate campaign. Johnston's various political positions, Strom Thurmond

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Senate campaign meeting. Segregation in the Armed Forces; Pardons, Strom Thurmond

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Senate campaign radio address, Strom Thurmond

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Senate campaign radio address, Strom Thurmond

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Senate campaign speech. Marshall Aid, Strom Thurmond

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Shut-In Day, Strom Thurmond

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Signing Election Law, Strom Thurmond

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South Carolina Revival Rally Day, Strom Thurmond

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Southern Five Hundred automobile race, Strom Thurmond

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Southern Governors' Conference: Industrial Development in the South, Strom Thurmond

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Southern Invitational Boxing Tournament Weekend, Strom Thurmond

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Speech at Senate Campaign Meeting. Pardons, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at McCormick Senate campaign meeting on segregation in the armed forces, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting about Johnston's influence, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting about Olin Johnston supporting Truman, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting about pardon racket, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting about Senator Olin Johnston's support for Truman, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting about Senator Olin Johnston's support for Truman, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting about the CIO Political Action Committee, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting about the South Carolina Industrial Commission, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate Campaign Meeting. Background of F.E.P.C., Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting. Campaign review., Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting describing Johnston's vacillation about Truman, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting. Economy in the federal government, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting, He Took the Oath, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate Campaign Meeting. Johnston's record, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting. Korea and Foreign Policy, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate Campaign Meeting. Marshall Plan, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting on public education, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting on Taft-Hartley Act, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting. Outside influences on election, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting. Segregation, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting. What has he done?, Strom Thurmond

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Statement at Senate campaign meeting. William Hastie, Strom Thurmond

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Statement before Congressional Investigating Committee at Oliver General Hospital, Strom Thurmond

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Statement By J. Strom Thurmond, Governer of South Carolina, Endorsing "Tide of Toys" Campaign Of The American Legion, Strom Thurmond

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Statement by J. Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina, Announcing the Appointment of Fulton B. Creech, of Sumter, S.C. to the S.C. State Forestry Comission, September 1, 1950, Strom Thurmond