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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Made to the United Press Concerning the Proposed New State Penitentiary. 1948 December 20, Strom Thurmond

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March of Dimes, Strom Thurmond

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Marine Corps Reserve Week, Strom Thurmond

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Meeting of Five Southern Governors Concerning Civil Rights, Strom Thurmond

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Message Given on Behalf of Governor Frank Carlson of Kansas, Strom Thurmond

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Message to Delegates of the 33rd Annual Convention of the South Carolina Federation of Labor., Strom Thurmond

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Message to Public School Teachers on Temperance Day, 1948, Strom Thurmond

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Military Government with the Airborne Command., Strom Thurmond

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Minutes from Democratic Party of South Carolina Presidential Electors Meeting, Strom Thurmond

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Motion of J. Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina, at Southern Governors' Conference, Wakulla Springs Lodge, Wakulla Springs, Florida, Saturday, 1948 February 7, Strom Thurmond

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National Arbor 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 Child Safety Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Farm Safety Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Flower Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Guard Day, Strom Thurmond

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National Guard Resolution, 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 Optimist Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Parental Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Sunday School Week, Strom Thurmond

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National Sunday School Week, Strom Thurmond

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Navy Day, Strom Thurmond

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Nursing Progress Week, Strom Thurmond

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Observance of V-J Day, Strom Thurmond

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On Appealing to President Truman to Withdraw as a Candidate for the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States, Strom Thurmond

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On Attendance of Gerald L. K. Smith at Birmingham Conference, Strom Thurmond

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On Federal Ruling Upholding Segregation on Dining Cars, Strom Thurmond

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On Giving Credit for Bible Courses in Public Schools., Strom Thurmond

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On Increased Benefits for Veterans Under the G.I. Bill of Rights, Strom Thurmond

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On Issuing a Call, With Other Leading Democrats, For a Party Caucus in Philadelphia., Strom Thurmond

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On Issuing a Call, with Other Leading Democrats, for a Party Caucus on Saturday, July 10, Strom Thurmond

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On Receipt of a Telegram from Alabama Presidential Electors Announcing Favorable Supreme Court Decision, Strom Thurmond

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On Receiving An Application for the Position of Aunt Sally, Wife to Be of Uncle Sam, Strom Thurmond

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On Result of Presidential Straw Vote by Summer School Students at the University of South Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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On Scheduled Appearance on Meet the Press Program, Strom Thurmond

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On Signing the 1948 Motor Vehicle Safety Act., Strom Thurmond

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On Signing the State Agricultural Marketing System Act., Strom Thurmond

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On the Appointment of Andrew H. Dupre to Succeed J.M. Witsell as Chairman of the State Board of Fisheries., Strom Thurmond

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"On the World Situation." The South Carolina News Service., Strom Thurmond

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Opening of WLBG (Radio), Strom Thurmond

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Opening of WSAV (Radio), Strom Thurmond

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Opening of WTNT (Radio), Strom Thurmond

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Opening of WTYC (Radio)., Strom Thurmond

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Optimist Week in South Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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Outlook for Exports of 1948 Crop Flue-Cured Tobacco., Strom Thurmond

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Parent-Teacher Enrollment Week, Strom Thurmond

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Passage by the South Carolina General Assembly of the Reorganization Bill, Strom Thurmond

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Passage of Bill Concerning Nitrate for Farmers by the House of Representatives. 1948 May 27., Strom Thurmond

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Peach Blossom Festival Week, Strom Thurmond

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Pledge to Vote for Thurmond and Wright, Strom Thurmond

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Prayer Made at Easter Sunrise Services., Strom Thurmond

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Prayers For Peace, Strom Thurmond

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Presidential Campaign Plans, Strom Thurmond

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Presidential Straw Poll Conducted by Macon Telegraph and News, Strom Thurmond

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President Truman's So-Called Civil Rights Program. 1948 March 17., Strom Thurmond

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President Truman's Visit to North Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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Problems Confronting Lasting Peace, Strom Thurmond

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Public Health Nursing Week, Strom Thurmond

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Questions and Answers with the Editor of Future Magazine, Strom Thurmond

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Questions and Answers with the United Press Association, Strom Thurmond

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Receipt of a Letter of Appeal from Dolores Susin of Belluno, Italy. 1948 June 4., Strom Thurmond

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Refusal of Supreme Court to Hear Primary Case of Democrats of South Carolina., Strom Thurmond

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Regarding Conference With Chairman J. Howard McGrath, of the Democratic National Committee, Strom Thurmond

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Regarding the Appointment of James W. Crain to the South Carolina Tax Commission., Strom Thurmond

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Regarding the Decision by President Truman not to Accept an Invitation to South Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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Re-opening of WUSC (Radio) at the University of South Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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Reorganization Plan No. 2, Strom Thurmond

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Repayment by South Carolina of Oil Borrowed from the U.S. Navy During the Winter of 1947-1948, Strom Thurmond

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Reply to Questions by United Press on the Future of States' Rights Democratic Movement, Strom Thurmond

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Report of J. Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina, Chairman, Freight Committee, Southern Governors Conference, Savannah, Georgia, December 14, 1948, Strom Thurmond

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Report on Accomplishments and Needed Improvements in Equalizing Freight Rates, Strom Thurmond

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Response to Questions by U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce for Publication in the October Issue of Future Magazine, Strom Thurmond

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Response to the Suggestion of a Debate with Mr. Ashton Williams of South Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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Reward for Information Leading to the Arrest of Person(s) Responsible for the Explosion at the C.T. Willoughby Home. 1948 May 1., Strom Thurmond

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Salute to WIS-FM by J. Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina, on 18th Anniversary of WIS, July 10, 1948, Strom Thurmond

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Salute to WIS-FM (Radio) on Its 18th Anniversary., Strom Thurmond

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Seconding the Nomination of Senator Richard B. Russell, of Georgia, for President of the United States., Strom Thurmond

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Security Loan Campaign, Strom Thurmond

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Selective Service Registration, Strom Thurmond

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Senate Bill No. 1064, House Bill No. 1403, Act No. 751, Strom Thurmond

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Senate Bill No. 1385, House Bill No. 1692, Act No. 896, Strom Thurmond

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Senate Bill No. 1579, House Bill No. 1810, Act No. 1100, Strom Thurmond

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Senate Bill No. 41, House Bill No. 462, Act No. 485, Strom Thurmond

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Shut-Ins Day, Strom Thurmond

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Signing of the Deficiency Bill, Strom Thurmond

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South Carolina Police Insurance and Annuity Fund. 1948 June 11., Strom Thurmond

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South Carolina's Involvement in Aviation, Strom Thurmond

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Southern Governors' Conference Committee Report on Civil Rights., Strom Thurmond

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Southern Governors Conference, Over A Nation Wide Hookup of American Broadcasting Company From Floridian Hotel, Strom Thurmond

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Spirit of the New South, Strom Thurmond

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Sports Afloat Safety Week, Strom Thurmond

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Stalin and Communism, Strom Thurmond

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Statement Announcing Availability to Attend Southern Democrats in Birmingham, Alabama, Strom Thurmond

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Statement for use in the Spartanburg Herald & Journal, Strom Thurmond

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Statement, Made by E.C. Rhodes and R.C. Harper, Concerning Thurmond's Speech Accepting the Nomination for President of the U.S. as the States' Rights Democratic Candidate, Strom Thurmond

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Statement of J. Strom Thurmond, Strom Thurmond

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Statement of J. Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina, for the souvenir catalogue of the Sweet Potato Festival to be held at Orangeburg, South Carolina, in the Fall, 1948, Strom Thurmond