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 1948

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Campus Salute Program During Homecoming Day Luncheon, Strom Thurmond

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Camp Week, Strom Thurmond

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Cancer Campaign, Strom Thurmond

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Cancer Control Month, Strom Thurmond

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Celebrating Increased Power of WKIX (Radio), Strom Thurmond

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Celebrating the Birthday of General Julius Howell, Strom Thurmond

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Celebrating the Forthcoming Frequency-Modulation Broadcasting of Radio Station WIS-FM., Strom Thurmond

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Centennial--Equal Rights For Women Movement, Strom Thurmond

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Ceremonies in Acceptance of a Tract of Land in Charleston on Behalf of the South Carolina Board of Education, Strom Thurmond

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Civil Air Patrol Day, Strom Thurmond

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Civil Defense, Strom Thurmond

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Civil Rights and States' Rights, Strom Thurmond

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Closing Liquor Stores on August 10, 1948, Strom Thurmond

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Closing Liquor Stores on August 24, 1948, Strom Thurmond

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Closing Liquor Stores on December 25, 1948, Strom Thurmond

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Closing Liquor Stores on January 1, 1949, Strom Thurmond

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Closing Liquor Stores on July 5, 1948, Strom Thurmond

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Closing Liquor Stores on November 25, 1948, Strom Thurmond

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Closing Liquor Stores on September 6, 1948, Strom Thurmond

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Commencement address, Medical College of South Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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Commending L.M. Glenn for His Work as State Director of the States' Rights Democratic Campaign, Strom Thurmond

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Commending the Savings Bond Country Chairmen, Strom Thurmond

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Comments About Campaign Ads Stating That Harry S. Truman is the Only Presidential Candidate that's a World War Veteran, Strom Thurmond

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Commissioner of Labor, Strom Thurmond

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Communism, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning a Letter Received from a German Woman Desiring to Find a Home in America by Marrying an American, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning a Letter Written to William H. Hastie, Governor of the Virgin Islands, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning correspondence with George M. Waldrop regarding wife for Uncle Sam, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning Letter from John D. Langston, Stating His Intent to Support the States' Rights Democratic Ticket in the 1948 Presidential Election, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning Life Insurance--For Use by the Spectator Magazine. 1948 November 22, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning Message Sent to President Truman with Regard to Election Results and Thurmond's Appreciation of Southern Support in Election, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning Receipt of a Telegram from Horace C. Wilkinson, Chairman of the Thurmond-Wright Electors of Alabama, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning Repudiation of Democratic National Leadership, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning Respect for the Constitutional Rights of Candidates for President of the United States While Speaking in the South, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning the Federal Court Ruling Upholding Segregation on Dining Cars, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning the Merchant Marine Academy, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning the Proposed Merger of the National Guard with the Reserve Corps, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning the Suggestion that a Special Session of the Legislature is Necessary, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning the Valiant Fight of Southern Legislators to Prevent Passage of the So-Called Civil Rights Demands of President Truman, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning Use of a Radio Network For His Annual Address to the General Assembly, Strom Thurmond

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Concerning Vote Taken at Allendale High School, Strom Thurmond

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Conference of Southern Governors, Strom Thurmond

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Conservation Week and Arbor Day, Strom Thurmond

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Constitutional Committee Meets in Office of Governor Thurmond., Strom Thurmond

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Constitution Day, Strom Thurmond

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Day Letter to John Temple Graves, Strom Thurmond

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Declaration of Principles. 1948 July 17. Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania., Strom Thurmond

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Dedication of Radio Station WIST., Strom Thurmond

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Dedication of Walter Andrews Memorial Bridge. 1948 March 30. Place: Georgetown County, South Carolina., Strom Thurmond

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Donation of Property to South Carolina for Establishment of a Trade School, Strom Thurmond

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Economic Growth in South Carolina and the South as a Whole, Strom Thurmond

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Economic Opportunities in South Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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Education and Introducing Olive Clapper, Strom Thurmond

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Emblem Day, Strom Thurmond

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Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, Strom Thurmond

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Encouraging School Administrators to Take an Active Role in State Affairs, Strom Thurmond

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Excerpts of Letter From Doctor Annie D. Denmark, President of Anderson College, to Governor Thurmond Concerning a Request for Her Appearance Before a Legislative Committee. 1949 January 28, Strom Thurmond

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Extending Christmas Wishes to the People of South Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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Facts Concerning the Life of J. Strom Thurmond, Including His Service in all Three Branches of Government, Strom Thurmond

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Father's Day, Strom Thurmond

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Fire Prevention Week, Strom Thurmond

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Flag Day, Strom Thurmond

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Florida State Labor Day Celebration, Strom Thurmond

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For Publication in Special December 4 Edition of the Southern Textile News--Concerning Spartanburg County, Strom Thurmond

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For the Press, Strom Thurmond

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For the Press, Strom Thurmond

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For Use in Syndicated Column--When I Was a Teener, Strom Thurmond

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Future Farmers of America Week, Strom Thurmond

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Gardens in South Carolina. (September Issue), Strom Thurmond

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Gifts-in-Kind-Weeks, Strom Thurmond

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Good Neighbor Day, Strom Thurmond

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Governor Thurmond, A States' Rights Democratic Candidate for President, Will Do a Speech Over Radio Station WCKY, Strom Thurmond

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Grandmothers' Day, Strom Thurmond

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Greek Independence Day, Strom Thurmond

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Greetings to the 30th Annual Convention of the Palmetto State Teachers' Convention., Strom Thurmond

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Guernsey Festival Day, Strom Thurmond

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Honorable James W. Wolfe's Resignation, Strom Thurmond

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Honorable L. D. Lide's Resignation, Strom Thurmond

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House Bill No. 1048, Senate Bill No. 939, Act No. 634, Strom Thurmond

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House Bill No. 1440, Senate Bill No. 1308, Act No. 813, Strom Thurmond

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House Bill No, 688, Senate Bill No. 631, Act No. 556, Strom Thurmond

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House Bill No. 905, Senate Bill No. 871, Act No. 773, Strom Thurmond

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House Bill No. 955, Senate Bill No. 906, Act No. 788, Strom Thurmond

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Houston Acceptance Speech on August 11, 1948, Strom Thurmond

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I Am An American Day, Strom Thurmond

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Improving South Carolina's Schools, Strom Thurmond

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Increasing Attention to the Importance of Education and Teachers, Strom Thurmond

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"Industrial and Agricultural Outlook for South Carolina.", Strom Thurmond

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In Reply to Statement of Chairman J. Howard McGrath of the National Democratic Committee., Strom Thurmond

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In Response to Questions on Remarks of National Democratic Chairman J. Howard McGrath, Strom Thurmond

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In Support of Eating Breakfast, Food Topics, Strom Thurmond

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Intentions to Attend the Presidential Inauguration, Strom Thurmond

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Introduction and remarks at National Guard Military Ball, Township Auditorium, Strom Thurmond

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Junior Chamber of Commerce Week, Strom Thurmond

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Keynote address of J. Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina, before States' Rights Democratic Conference, Jackson, Mississippi, 1948 May 10, Strom Thurmond

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Labor Day and States' Rights, Strom Thurmond

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Legal Obligation of Lobbyists., Strom Thurmond

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Letter From John M. Daniel, Attorney General, Strom Thurmond

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Letter From John M. Daniel, Attorney General, Strom Thurmond

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Letter to the General Assembly, April 10, 1948, Strom Thurmond