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 1947
Willie Earle Case, Strom Thurmond
Willie Earle Lynching Case, Strom Thurmond
"Women and Government.", Strom Thurmond
World Fellowship Week, Strom Thurmond
Youth Speaks Program, WIS Radio, Strom Thurmond
Submissions from 1946
Addresses of J. Strom Thurmond, Governor Elect of South Carolina, to Dreher High School Students, Columbia, South Carolina, November 8, 1946, Strom Thurmond
Christmas Greetings, Strom Thurmond
Columbia State Look Up Right Before Election- Sept 2, Strom Thurmond
Dedication of WKDK Radio, Strom Thurmond
For Daily Papers, Strom Thurmond
For release Morning Papers, Strom Thurmond
For Sumter Radio, Strom Thurmond
For Thurmond WKIX 9 p.m. August 7, Strom Thurmond
Gubernatorial Campaign: Barnwell Ring (Long Version), Strom Thurmond
Gubernatorial Campaign: Barnwell Ring (Short Version), Strom Thurmond
J. Strom Thurmond, [Biography], Strom Thurmond
Law Enforcement and Executive Clemency, Strom Thurmond
Opening WESC Radio Station Greenville, Strom Thurmond
Radio addresses at Florence, S.C. 18 June 1946 at 8:00 PM, Strom Thurmond
Ring Rule, Strom Thurmond
Seneca Speech-J. Strom Thurmond-Aug. 31, 1946, Strom Thurmond
Speeches, [c. August 1946], Strom Thurmond
Speeches, For WIS 8 pm August 6, Strom Thurmond
Speeches, [Untitled], Strom Thurmond
Standard Oil Program for "No Accidents of Any Description", Strom Thurmond
Statements, 1946, [Untitled], Strom Thurmond
Statements, 1946; [Untitled], for newspapers and press associations, Strom Thurmond
Statements, 1946; [Untitled], harsh version, Strom Thurmond
Statements by J. Strom Thurmond, Broadcast over WIS, Strom Thurmond
Statements for Paper, Strom Thurmond
To Exchange Club Greenville Over Radio, Spring 1946, Strom Thurmond
Used at Barnwell, Strom Thurmond
Submissions from 1941
Challenge to Clemson Men, Strom Thurmond
Clemson College Reunion-The Past, Present, and Future, Strom Thurmond
Commendation to Judge Oxner, Strom Thurmond
High School Valedictory (Prepared for Kathryn Reese, North Augusta, 1934), Strom Thurmond
Inflation of Prices, Strom Thurmond
Letter to P.B. Holtzendorff, Jr, Strom Thurmond
Memorandum for Mr. Brim Rykard, Strom Thurmond
Regular School Attendence-South Carolina's Urgent Need, Strom Thurmond
Report of Senator J. Thurmond, State Vice Councilor of the Junior Order. U.A.M. April 22, 1935, Strom Thurmond
Resolved that High School Pupils Should Select Their Own Courses, Strom Thurmond
Resolved that the States Should Surrender Their Rights to the National Government, Strom Thurmond
Should We Have Compulsory Military Training in Our Schools?, Strom Thurmond
Statements to be Used in the Cotton Trade Journal, Strom Thurmond
The Rental Textbook Law, Strom Thurmond
Welcome addresses by Chamber of Commerce at G & F Celebration---J. Strom Thurmond, Strom Thurmond
Submissions from 1940
Message of Welcome of J. Strom Thurmond, Circuit Judge of South Carolina, to Clemson College Alumni, For Homecoming Day, October 12, 1940, Strom Thurmond
The Influence of Work and Recreation on the Character of the Child, Strom Thurmond
The Progress of Home Economics Since the Founding of Winthrop College, Strom Thurmond
Submissions from 1939
Dependency, Strom Thurmond
Submissions from 1937
Article About Table Rock State Park, Strom Thurmond
Submissions from 1936
Addresses of J. Strom Thurmond, State Councillor of South Carolina of Junior Order, U.A.M. over station WAIM at Anderson, S.C. April 27, 1936, Strom Thurmond
Addresses of J. Strom Thurmond, State Councillor of South Carolina of Junior Order, U.A.M. over station WAIM at Anderson, S.C. April 28, 1936, Strom Thurmond
More Information Dealing with the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World Fraternity. 1936 January-April. Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, Strom Thurmond
More Information Dealing with the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World Fraternity. 1936 January-April. Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, Strom Thurmond
More Information Dealing with the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World Fraternity. 1936 January-April. Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, Strom Thurmond
More Information Dealing with the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World Fraternity. 1936 January-April. Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, Strom Thurmond
The Ideals of Fraternities, Strom Thurmond
Submissions from 1935
Information Dealing with the Business of a Fraternity Organization Named the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World, Strom Thurmond
Information Dealing with the Business of a Fraternity Organization Named the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World, Strom Thurmond
Information Dealing with the Business of a Fraternity Organization Named the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World, Strom Thurmond
Information Dealing with the Business of a Fraternity Organization Named the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World, Strom Thurmond
Information Dealing with the Business of a Fraternity Organization Named the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World, Strom Thurmond
Information Dealing with the Business of a Fraternity Organization Named the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World, Strom Thurmond
Information Dealing with the Business of a Fraternity Organization Named the Junior Order of the Woodmen of the World, Strom Thurmond