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.
Submissions from 1948
Campus Salute Program During Homecoming Day Luncheon, Strom Thurmond
Camp Week, Strom Thurmond
Cancer Campaign, Strom Thurmond
Cancer Control Month, Strom Thurmond
Celebrating Increased Power of WKIX (Radio), Strom Thurmond
Celebrating the Birthday of General Julius Howell, Strom Thurmond
Celebrating the Forthcoming Frequency-Modulation Broadcasting of Radio Station WIS-FM., Strom Thurmond
Centennial--Equal Rights For Women Movement, Strom Thurmond
Ceremonies in Acceptance of a Tract of Land in Charleston on Behalf of the South Carolina Board of Education, Strom Thurmond
Civil Air Patrol Day, Strom Thurmond
Civil Defense, Strom Thurmond
Civil Rights and States' Rights, Strom Thurmond
Closing Liquor Stores on August 10, 1948, Strom Thurmond
Closing Liquor Stores on August 24, 1948, Strom Thurmond
Closing Liquor Stores on December 25, 1948, Strom Thurmond
Closing Liquor Stores on January 1, 1949, Strom Thurmond
Closing Liquor Stores on July 5, 1948, Strom Thurmond
Closing Liquor Stores on November 25, 1948, Strom Thurmond
Closing Liquor Stores on September 6, 1948, Strom Thurmond
Commencement address, Medical College of South Carolina, Strom Thurmond
Commending L.M. Glenn for His Work as State Director of the States' Rights Democratic Campaign, Strom Thurmond
Commending the Savings Bond Country Chairmen, Strom Thurmond
Comments About Campaign Ads Stating That Harry S. Truman is the Only Presidential Candidate that's a World War Veteran, Strom Thurmond
Commissioner of Labor, Strom Thurmond
Communism, Strom Thurmond
Concerning a Letter Received from a German Woman Desiring to Find a Home in America by Marrying an American, Strom Thurmond
Concerning a Letter Written to William H. Hastie, Governor of the Virgin Islands, Strom Thurmond
Concerning correspondence with George M. Waldrop regarding wife for Uncle Sam, Strom Thurmond
Concerning Letter from John D. Langston, Stating His Intent to Support the States' Rights Democratic Ticket in the 1948 Presidential Election, Strom Thurmond
Concerning Life Insurance--For Use by the Spectator Magazine. 1948 November 22, Strom Thurmond
Concerning Message Sent to President Truman with Regard to Election Results and Thurmond's Appreciation of Southern Support in Election, Strom Thurmond
Concerning Receipt of a Telegram from Horace C. Wilkinson, Chairman of the Thurmond-Wright Electors of Alabama, Strom Thurmond
Concerning Repudiation of Democratic National Leadership, Strom Thurmond
Concerning Respect for the Constitutional Rights of Candidates for President of the United States While Speaking in the South, Strom Thurmond
Concerning the Federal Court Ruling Upholding Segregation on Dining Cars, Strom Thurmond
Concerning the Merchant Marine Academy, Strom Thurmond
Concerning the Proposed Merger of the National Guard with the Reserve Corps, Strom Thurmond
Concerning the Suggestion that a Special Session of the Legislature is Necessary, Strom Thurmond
Concerning the Valiant Fight of Southern Legislators to Prevent Passage of the So-Called Civil Rights Demands of President Truman, Strom Thurmond
Concerning Use of a Radio Network For His Annual Address to the General Assembly, Strom Thurmond
Concerning Vote Taken at Allendale High School, Strom Thurmond
Conference of Southern Governors, Strom Thurmond
Conservation Week and Arbor Day, Strom Thurmond
Constitutional Committee Meets in Office of Governor Thurmond., Strom Thurmond
Constitution Day, Strom Thurmond
Day Letter to John Temple Graves, Strom Thurmond
Declaration of Principles. 1948 July 17. Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania., Strom Thurmond
Dedication of Radio Station WIST., Strom Thurmond
Dedication of Walter Andrews Memorial Bridge. 1948 March 30. Place: Georgetown County, South Carolina., Strom Thurmond
Donation of Property to South Carolina for Establishment of a Trade School, Strom Thurmond
Economic Growth in South Carolina and the South as a Whole, Strom Thurmond
Economic Opportunities in South Carolina, Strom Thurmond
Education and Introducing Olive Clapper, Strom Thurmond
Emblem Day, Strom Thurmond
Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, Strom Thurmond
Encouraging School Administrators to Take an Active Role in State Affairs, Strom Thurmond
Extending Christmas Wishes to the People of South Carolina, Strom Thurmond
Facts Concerning the Life of J. Strom Thurmond, Including His Service in all Three Branches of Government, Strom Thurmond
Father's Day, Strom Thurmond
Fire Prevention Week, Strom Thurmond
Flag Day, Strom Thurmond
Florida State Labor Day Celebration, Strom Thurmond
For Publication in Special December 4 Edition of the Southern Textile News--Concerning Spartanburg County, Strom Thurmond
For the Press, Strom Thurmond
For the Press, Strom Thurmond
For Use in Syndicated Column--When I Was a Teener, Strom Thurmond
Future Farmers of America Week, Strom Thurmond
Gardens in South Carolina. (September Issue), Strom Thurmond
Gifts-in-Kind-Weeks, Strom Thurmond
Good Neighbor Day, Strom Thurmond
Governor Thurmond, A States' Rights Democratic Candidate for President, Will Do a Speech Over Radio Station WCKY, Strom Thurmond
Grandmothers' Day, Strom Thurmond
Greek Independence Day, Strom Thurmond
Greetings to the 30th Annual Convention of the Palmetto State Teachers' Convention., Strom Thurmond
Guernsey Festival Day, Strom Thurmond
Honorable James W. Wolfe's Resignation, Strom Thurmond
Honorable L. D. Lide's Resignation, Strom Thurmond
House Bill No. 1048, Senate Bill No. 939, Act No. 634, Strom Thurmond
House Bill No. 1440, Senate Bill No. 1308, Act No. 813, Strom Thurmond
House Bill No, 688, Senate Bill No. 631, Act No. 556, Strom Thurmond
House Bill No. 905, Senate Bill No. 871, Act No. 773, Strom Thurmond
House Bill No. 955, Senate Bill No. 906, Act No. 788, Strom Thurmond
Houston Acceptance Speech on August 11, 1948, Strom Thurmond
I Am An American Day, Strom Thurmond
Improving South Carolina's Schools, Strom Thurmond
Increasing Attention to the Importance of Education and Teachers, Strom Thurmond
"Industrial and Agricultural Outlook for South Carolina.", Strom Thurmond
In Reply to Statement of Chairman J. Howard McGrath of the National Democratic Committee., Strom Thurmond
In Response to Questions on Remarks of National Democratic Chairman J. Howard McGrath, Strom Thurmond
In Support of Eating Breakfast, Food Topics, Strom Thurmond
Intentions to Attend the Presidential Inauguration, Strom Thurmond
Introduction and remarks at National Guard Military Ball, Township Auditorium, Strom Thurmond
Junior Chamber of Commerce Week, Strom Thurmond
Keynote address of J. Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina, before States' Rights Democratic Conference, Jackson, Mississippi, 1948 May 10, Strom Thurmond
Labor Day and States' Rights, Strom Thurmond
Legal Obligation of Lobbyists., Strom Thurmond
Letter From John M. Daniel, Attorney General, Strom Thurmond
Letter From John M. Daniel, Attorney General, Strom Thurmond
Letter to the General Assembly, April 10, 1948, Strom Thurmond