Archive for October, 2008
American History Series: John Quincy Adams, a Man Raised to Serve
The sixth president, the son of the second president, was sworn into office in 1825. He did not care for political battles, but his opponents refused to join his cabinet. Transcript of radio broadcast: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION – American history in VOA Special English. John Quincy Adams John Quincy Adams was [...]
UN Project Aims to Fight Hunger, Help Small Farmers
The World Food Program launches ”Purchase for Progress” to change the way it buys food in developing countries. Transcript of radio broadcast: This is the VOA Special English Development Report. The United Nations says more than nine hundred million people worldwide do not have enough to eat. Officials say one hundred million more could go [...]
Paul Newman, 1925-2008: Actor, Activist and Racecar Driver
His acting skills and blue eyes captured the attention of generations of movie lovers. Transcript of radio broadcast: VOICE ONE: I’m Bob Doughty. VOICE TWO: Paul Newman And I’m Shirley Griffith with People in America in VOA Special English. Today we tell about the award-winning actor Paul Newman. He was known for his striking good [...]
