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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Statement of J. Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina, on acceptance of the Honorary State Chairmanship of the Charleston Azalea Festival (April 13-16), 1948 March 5, Strom Thurmond

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Statement on President Truman, Strom Thurmond

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Statement Prepared for the South Carolina Weekly, Strom Thurmond

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Statements, 1948& Giving His Position on the Nomination of General Dwight D. Eisenhower for President, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 1, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 11, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 12, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 13, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 14, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 19, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 20, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 21, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 22, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 25, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 26, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 27, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 27, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 28, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 29, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 30, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 30, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 4, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 5, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 6, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 6, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 7, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 8, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights, 1948 October 9, Strom Thurmond

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States Rights Democratic Party statement at press conference, Washington, DC, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights Democrats, Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights Democrats. 1948 August 26. Place: Marianna, Arkansas., Strom Thurmond

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States' Rights Information and Speaker's Handbook., Strom Thurmond

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Summary of Thurmond's Statement at National States' Rights Democrats Campaign Convention, Strom Thurmond

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Summary of Thurmond's Statement at States' Rights Democratic Convention, Strom Thurmond

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Swim For Health Week, Strom Thurmond

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Taxation and Fiscal Policies, Strom Thurmond

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Telegram Received by Governor J. Strom Thurmond, Strom Thurmond

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Textile Industry, Strom Thurmond

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Thanksgiving Day, Strom Thurmond

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The 18th Anniversary of Radio Station WCSC and WCSC-FM., Strom Thurmond

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The Appointment of a Committee to Draft Proposed Merit Personnel System Legislation, Strom Thurmond

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The Appointment of James W. Crain as a Member of the South Carolina Tax Commission to Succeed Dr. W.G. Query., Strom Thurmond

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The Appointment of Major James Hunter as State Director of the Selective Service System for South Carolina., Strom Thurmond

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The Appointment of Mr. A. Leland Slade, Jr., of Aiken, S.C. to the State Forestry Commission., Strom Thurmond

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The Appointment of Mr. D.H. Johnson to the Lyles -Ford-Tri-County Authority., Strom Thurmond

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The Appointment of Mrs. Mary Perrin Morse of Abbeville, S.C., as Clerk of Court for Abbeville County, Strom Thurmond

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The Appointment of Three Members to the State Reorganization Commission., Strom Thurmond

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The Appointment of William Fred Ponder to Succeed R.L. Gamble as South Carolina Labor Commissioner., Strom Thurmond

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The Challenge of the Sex Criminal, Strom Thurmond

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The Construction of a Natural Gas Pipeline Through South Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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The Dedication of the New Whiteside Building of the South Carolina Baptist Hospital, Strom Thurmond

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The Establishment of Two New Commissions by the Regional Council for Education, Strom Thurmond

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The Fund-Raising Campaign Being Launched by Benedict College, Strom Thurmond

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The Fund-Raising Campaign of the Southern Symphony., Strom Thurmond

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The Future of States' Rights Democratic Movement, Strom Thurmond

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The Mission to Moscow Proposal of President Truman, Strom Thurmond

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The Need for Public Support of Amendment to State Constitution Limiting Pardon Power of Governor, Strom Thurmond

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The Need for Safe Driving During the July 4th Holiday., Strom Thurmond

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"The Outlook for Textiles in South Carolina.", Strom Thurmond

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The Proposal of a Special Session of the General Assembly to Enact Election Laws, Strom Thurmond

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The Proposed Transfer to Florida of the Bones of Osceola, Strom Thurmond

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The Refusal of Governor Driscoll of New Jersey to Grant Extradition of the Prisoner, John Colier., Strom Thurmond

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The Rural Fire Prevention Campaign of the National Fire Waste Council, Strom Thurmond

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"Thurmond's Comment on President Truman's Committee on Civil Rights.", Strom Thurmond

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Thurmond to Participate in Round-Table Broadcast from Philadelphia Convention., Strom Thurmond

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To Be Read at $25-Per-Plate Dinner of States' Rights Democrats, Strom Thurmond

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To Strengthen South Carolina National Guard, Strom Thurmond

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To the General Assembly on regional educational institutions, Strom Thurmond

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United Nations Day, Strom Thurmond

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United Nations Week and Day, Strom Thurmond

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Universal Military Training, Strom Thurmond

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Upon Receipt of a Letter of Appeal from Margaret Sears of Surrey, England, Strom Thurmond

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Urging a Heavy Vote on Election Day, November 2, Strom Thurmond

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Urging Candidates for Office to Explain the Civil Rights Issue to the People from the Platform, Strom Thurmond

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Use of State-Appropriated Health Funds. 1948 June 2., Strom Thurmond

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Vote for Thurmond of the States' Rights Campaign, Strom Thurmond

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Welcome of Delegates to the Southern Federation of Syrian-Lebanon American Clubs., Strom Thurmond

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Welcome Statement Made at the Meetings of the National Tobacco Tax Association and the North American Gasoline Tax Conference, Strom Thurmond

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White Cane Week, Strom Thurmond

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Wildlife Conservation Week, Strom Thurmond

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With Reference to Mayor O'Dwyer, Mayor Humphrey, et. al., Strom Thurmond

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With Reference to Secretary of the Army Royal's Address in Columbia on October 1, 1948, Strom Thurmond

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World Fellowship Week, Strom Thurmond

Submissions from 1947

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Accomplishments of the 1947 General Assembly of South Carolina, Strom Thurmond

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Address of J. Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina on the Opening of the Knox Housing Project, Strom Thurmond

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Adequate National Preparedness, Strom Thurmond

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Adjournment of South Carolina General Assembly, Strom Thurmond

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American Cancer Society--South Carolina Division, Strom Thurmond

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American Indian Day, Strom Thurmond

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Announcement of Statewide Radio Address on Summary of Legislation of the 1947 General Assembly, Strom Thurmond

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Announcement of Thurmond's Radio Address on State Finances and State Institutions Building Bill, Strom Thurmond

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Annual "All States" Thanksgiving Dinner of the Monday Civic Club, Strom Thurmond

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Area Trade School Opening. 1947 July 25, Strom Thurmond

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Army Air Forces Day, Strom Thurmond