1 10 12 https://texasheritage.southwestern.edu/files/original/fc0e23ff69bd6cf73f7ce0a47f87a0ab.pdf 3676de0b5116a770cd76e2b4101250b3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Tower Senate Collection Description An account of the resource John Goodwin Tower (1925-1991) was a Republican politician who represented Texas in the Senate from 1960 until 1985. Born in Houston, Texas, he received his bachelor of arts in political science from Southwestern University in 1948 after serving in the Navy during World War II. In 1960, he was elected as the first Republican senator in Texas since 1870, heralding the return to a two-party system in the state. Throughout his 24 year career, Senator Tower was highly involved with numerous domestic and foreign policy decisions, strongly focusing on economic growth. He maintained close ties with his alma mater, Southwestern University, serving on its Board of Trustees from 1968 through 1991. After retiring from Senate in 1985, President Ronald Reagan appointed Tower as the Chief U.S. Negotiator at the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks in Geneva with the Soviet Union. Spanning a fascinating and often troubled time in our nation’s history, Senator Tower’s papers mirror the period and provide insight into the events of the 1960s through the 1980s. In 1987, Tower decided to give some of his papers to Southwestern University; after his death in 1991, his family donated the remainder of his papers. The collection, which is now approximately 800 linear feet, consists primarily of materials from Washington, D.C. that Senator Tower accumulated during his 24 years in the Senate, although there are some files from his state offices in Texas that pre-date and post-date his Senate career. Highlighted on our site are his political speeches, which cover topics ranging from environmental conservation and national health insurance to the rights of Mexican-Americans. Drafts and revisions of some of these speeches offer a unique insight into the political speechwriting process. You can also find these items on the University of North Texas's <a title="Portal to Texas History" href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/" target="_blank">Portal to Texas History</a>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived John G. Tower Collection, Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University. You can view the finding aid <a title="John G. Tower Collection" href="http://www.southwestern.edu/infoservices/departments/specialcollections/tower/index.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Speech about Environmental Protection Policy Description An account of the resource This is a speech given by Tower in which he espouses the importance of environmental protection and renewable energy sources. Tower emphasizes his belief that the path to addressing problems of pollution lies not in the rejection of technology, but in technological advancement, such as a proposed orbital power station, and new methods of recycling. The document is undated but is found in a folder containing speeches from 1972. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John G. Tower Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University https://texasheritage.southwestern.edu/files/original/3b1a139f1fa0da3590987e53e23c8a58.pdf 40b474b470e9ed208be9a20881d7e2e3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Tower Senate Collection Description An account of the resource John Goodwin Tower (1925-1991) was a Republican politician who represented Texas in the Senate from 1960 until 1985. Born in Houston, Texas, he received his bachelor of arts in political science from Southwestern University in 1948 after serving in the Navy during World War II. In 1960, he was elected as the first Republican senator in Texas since 1870, heralding the return to a two-party system in the state. Throughout his 24 year career, Senator Tower was highly involved with numerous domestic and foreign policy decisions, strongly focusing on economic growth. He maintained close ties with his alma mater, Southwestern University, serving on its Board of Trustees from 1968 through 1991. After retiring from Senate in 1985, President Ronald Reagan appointed Tower as the Chief U.S. Negotiator at the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks in Geneva with the Soviet Union. Spanning a fascinating and often troubled time in our nation’s history, Senator Tower’s papers mirror the period and provide insight into the events of the 1960s through the 1980s. In 1987, Tower decided to give some of his papers to Southwestern University; after his death in 1991, his family donated the remainder of his papers. The collection, which is now approximately 800 linear feet, consists primarily of materials from Washington, D.C. that Senator Tower accumulated during his 24 years in the Senate, although there are some files from his state offices in Texas that pre-date and post-date his Senate career. Highlighted on our site are his political speeches, which cover topics ranging from environmental conservation and national health insurance to the rights of Mexican-Americans. Drafts and revisions of some of these speeches offer a unique insight into the political speechwriting process. You can also find these items on the University of North Texas's <a title="Portal to Texas History" href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/" target="_blank">Portal to Texas History</a>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived John G. Tower Collection, Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University. You can view the finding aid <a title="John G. Tower Collection" href="http://www.southwestern.edu/infoservices/departments/specialcollections/tower/index.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Speech about National Health Insurance Description An account of the resource In this presidential campaign speech, Tower outlines his views on government-issued national health coverage — Tower is strongly opposed. Tower focuses on the need for individuals to choose their own care providers, expresses fears over the the monetary cost of national health coverage and the potential demise of pluralistic health care, and defends the existing American health care system. Tower argues that a better solution would be reached by addressing individual problems with American health care, for example by offering financial incentives to attract doctors to underserved communities, and by providing government aid for specific costly treatments. Tower introduces his "Medicredit" plan, which would offer tax incentives to help Americans purchase their own insurance, and which would replace Medicaid. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John G. Tower Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University https://texasheritage.southwestern.edu/files/original/c15fbd6b19c7a17317c34ebf074fed89.pdf a4f080fc9b014da950776e8ff3fec427 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Tower Senate Collection Description An account of the resource John Goodwin Tower (1925-1991) was a Republican politician who represented Texas in the Senate from 1960 until 1985. Born in Houston, Texas, he received his bachelor of arts in political science from Southwestern University in 1948 after serving in the Navy during World War II. In 1960, he was elected as the first Republican senator in Texas since 1870, heralding the return to a two-party system in the state. Throughout his 24 year career, Senator Tower was highly involved with numerous domestic and foreign policy decisions, strongly focusing on economic growth. He maintained close ties with his alma mater, Southwestern University, serving on its Board of Trustees from 1968 through 1991. After retiring from Senate in 1985, President Ronald Reagan appointed Tower as the Chief U.S. Negotiator at the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks in Geneva with the Soviet Union. Spanning a fascinating and often troubled time in our nation’s history, Senator Tower’s papers mirror the period and provide insight into the events of the 1960s through the 1980s. In 1987, Tower decided to give some of his papers to Southwestern University; after his death in 1991, his family donated the remainder of his papers. The collection, which is now approximately 800 linear feet, consists primarily of materials from Washington, D.C. that Senator Tower accumulated during his 24 years in the Senate, although there are some files from his state offices in Texas that pre-date and post-date his Senate career. Highlighted on our site are his political speeches, which cover topics ranging from environmental conservation and national health insurance to the rights of Mexican-Americans. Drafts and revisions of some of these speeches offer a unique insight into the political speechwriting process. You can also find these items on the University of North Texas's <a title="Portal to Texas History" href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/" target="_blank">Portal to Texas History</a>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived John G. Tower Collection, Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University. You can view the finding aid <a title="John G. Tower Collection" href="http://www.southwestern.edu/infoservices/departments/specialcollections/tower/index.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Proposed Statement to Mexican Americans, dated 1972 Description An account of the resource A 1972 outline of a proposed speech in which Tower would describe his plans to facilitate greater equality for Mexican-Americans in Texas. Tower would argue for the necessity of bilingual education, increased affirmative action legislation, and the governmental support of organizations such as the League of United Latin American Citizens. Of particular note in this document is the visibility of the revision process. Several versions of the speech are included, each annotated by Tower's speechwriting staff. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John G. Tower Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University https://texasheritage.southwestern.edu/files/original/a26961958fd21089501f8e221e340c16.pdf 1d0e30ad47969c8a7041b2645b042d02 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Tower Senate Collection Description An account of the resource John Goodwin Tower (1925-1991) was a Republican politician who represented Texas in the Senate from 1960 until 1985. Born in Houston, Texas, he received his bachelor of arts in political science from Southwestern University in 1948 after serving in the Navy during World War II. In 1960, he was elected as the first Republican senator in Texas since 1870, heralding the return to a two-party system in the state. Throughout his 24 year career, Senator Tower was highly involved with numerous domestic and foreign policy decisions, strongly focusing on economic growth. He maintained close ties with his alma mater, Southwestern University, serving on its Board of Trustees from 1968 through 1991. After retiring from Senate in 1985, President Ronald Reagan appointed Tower as the Chief U.S. Negotiator at the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks in Geneva with the Soviet Union. Spanning a fascinating and often troubled time in our nation’s history, Senator Tower’s papers mirror the period and provide insight into the events of the 1960s through the 1980s. In 1987, Tower decided to give some of his papers to Southwestern University; after his death in 1991, his family donated the remainder of his papers. The collection, which is now approximately 800 linear feet, consists primarily of materials from Washington, D.C. that Senator Tower accumulated during his 24 years in the Senate, although there are some files from his state offices in Texas that pre-date and post-date his Senate career. Highlighted on our site are his political speeches, which cover topics ranging from environmental conservation and national health insurance to the rights of Mexican-Americans. Drafts and revisions of some of these speeches offer a unique insight into the political speechwriting process. You can also find these items on the University of North Texas's <a title="Portal to Texas History" href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/" target="_blank">Portal to Texas History</a>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived John G. Tower Collection, Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University. You can view the finding aid <a title="John G. Tower Collection" href="http://www.southwestern.edu/infoservices/departments/specialcollections/tower/index.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Speech in Response to Opponent's Political Attacks Description An account of the resource An excerpt from a Tower speech in which he addresses an unnamed political opponent, accusing this opponent of relying on ad hominem attacks, particularly in regard to Tower's voting against the continued funding of the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs. Tower responds to the attacks by describing the program as fiscally irresponsible. The speech is undated but refers to events of 1968 and 1969 as having occurred in the near past. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John G. Tower Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University https://texasheritage.southwestern.edu/files/original/e061727e6c78a85ec44fecf286811aa3.pdf 1a2ec0f9470daa8df9b40737fb2643b3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Tower Senate Collection Description An account of the resource John Goodwin Tower (1925-1991) was a Republican politician who represented Texas in the Senate from 1960 until 1985. Born in Houston, Texas, he received his bachelor of arts in political science from Southwestern University in 1948 after serving in the Navy during World War II. In 1960, he was elected as the first Republican senator in Texas since 1870, heralding the return to a two-party system in the state. Throughout his 24 year career, Senator Tower was highly involved with numerous domestic and foreign policy decisions, strongly focusing on economic growth. He maintained close ties with his alma mater, Southwestern University, serving on its Board of Trustees from 1968 through 1991. After retiring from Senate in 1985, President Ronald Reagan appointed Tower as the Chief U.S. Negotiator at the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks in Geneva with the Soviet Union. Spanning a fascinating and often troubled time in our nation’s history, Senator Tower’s papers mirror the period and provide insight into the events of the 1960s through the 1980s. In 1987, Tower decided to give some of his papers to Southwestern University; after his death in 1991, his family donated the remainder of his papers. The collection, which is now approximately 800 linear feet, consists primarily of materials from Washington, D.C. that Senator Tower accumulated during his 24 years in the Senate, although there are some files from his state offices in Texas that pre-date and post-date his Senate career. Highlighted on our site are his political speeches, which cover topics ranging from environmental conservation and national health insurance to the rights of Mexican-Americans. Drafts and revisions of some of these speeches offer a unique insight into the political speechwriting process. You can also find these items on the University of North Texas's <a title="Portal to Texas History" href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/" target="_blank">Portal to Texas History</a>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived John G. Tower Collection, Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University. You can view the finding aid <a title="John G. Tower Collection" href="http://www.southwestern.edu/infoservices/departments/specialcollections/tower/index.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Speech given to National Confectioners Association about Government Influence on Business, dated May 1963 Subject The topic of the resource Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 20th century. Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991. United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century. Government and Law - Politics - Speeches Business. United States Into Modern Times, 1939-Present Description An account of the resource Speech; government operations; government regulations; taxation; fiscal policy; government business; private business; Herlong-Baker bill; economic freedom; 5 p. Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Available for research use; permission needed for publication. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1963 https://texasheritage.southwestern.edu/files/original/0e855ff16d78ff305646962014f216df.pdf 0fd7969f211659d9c6007332d8a96798 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Tower Senate Collection Description An account of the resource John Goodwin Tower (1925-1991) was a Republican politician who represented Texas in the Senate from 1960 until 1985. Born in Houston, Texas, he received his bachelor of arts in political science from Southwestern University in 1948 after serving in the Navy during World War II. In 1960, he was elected as the first Republican senator in Texas since 1870, heralding the return to a two-party system in the state. Throughout his 24 year career, Senator Tower was highly involved with numerous domestic and foreign policy decisions, strongly focusing on economic growth. He maintained close ties with his alma mater, Southwestern University, serving on its Board of Trustees from 1968 through 1991. After retiring from Senate in 1985, President Ronald Reagan appointed Tower as the Chief U.S. Negotiator at the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks in Geneva with the Soviet Union. Spanning a fascinating and often troubled time in our nation’s history, Senator Tower’s papers mirror the period and provide insight into the events of the 1960s through the 1980s. In 1987, Tower decided to give some of his papers to Southwestern University; after his death in 1991, his family donated the remainder of his papers. The collection, which is now approximately 800 linear feet, consists primarily of materials from Washington, D.C. that Senator Tower accumulated during his 24 years in the Senate, although there are some files from his state offices in Texas that pre-date and post-date his Senate career. Highlighted on our site are his political speeches, which cover topics ranging from environmental conservation and national health insurance to the rights of Mexican-Americans. Drafts and revisions of some of these speeches offer a unique insight into the political speechwriting process. You can also find these items on the University of North Texas's <a title="Portal to Texas History" href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/" target="_blank">Portal to Texas History</a>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived John G. Tower Collection, Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University. You can view the finding aid <a title="John G. Tower Collection" href="http://www.southwestern.edu/infoservices/departments/specialcollections/tower/index.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Speech given to National Parking Association about Urbanization, dated May 28, 1963 Subject The topic of the resource Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 20th century. Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991. United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century. Government and Law - Politics - Speeches Transportation -- United States. United States Into Modern Times, 1939-Present Description An account of the resource Speech; traffic and parking problems; rapid urbanization of the country; Mass Transportation Bill; socialism. 8 p. Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Available for research use; permission needed for publication. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/28/1963 https://texasheritage.southwestern.edu/files/original/8b59ac7202881765f2120fb255d546e1.pdf 42f05cfe2c25be96d1482b2c17c78d2a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Tower Senate Collection Description An account of the resource John Goodwin Tower (1925-1991) was a Republican politician who represented Texas in the Senate from 1960 until 1985. Born in Houston, Texas, he received his bachelor of arts in political science from Southwestern University in 1948 after serving in the Navy during World War II. In 1960, he was elected as the first Republican senator in Texas since 1870, heralding the return to a two-party system in the state. Throughout his 24 year career, Senator Tower was highly involved with numerous domestic and foreign policy decisions, strongly focusing on economic growth. He maintained close ties with his alma mater, Southwestern University, serving on its Board of Trustees from 1968 through 1991. After retiring from Senate in 1985, President Ronald Reagan appointed Tower as the Chief U.S. Negotiator at the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks in Geneva with the Soviet Union. Spanning a fascinating and often troubled time in our nation’s history, Senator Tower’s papers mirror the period and provide insight into the events of the 1960s through the 1980s. In 1987, Tower decided to give some of his papers to Southwestern University; after his death in 1991, his family donated the remainder of his papers. The collection, which is now approximately 800 linear feet, consists primarily of materials from Washington, D.C. that Senator Tower accumulated during his 24 years in the Senate, although there are some files from his state offices in Texas that pre-date and post-date his Senate career. Highlighted on our site are his political speeches, which cover topics ranging from environmental conservation and national health insurance to the rights of Mexican-Americans. Drafts and revisions of some of these speeches offer a unique insight into the political speechwriting process. You can also find these items on the University of North Texas's <a title="Portal to Texas History" href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/" target="_blank">Portal to Texas History</a>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived John G. Tower Collection, Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University. You can view the finding aid <a title="John G. Tower Collection" href="http://www.southwestern.edu/infoservices/departments/specialcollections/tower/index.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Speech at Human Events Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. about Governance, dated July 14, 1962 Subject The topic of the resource Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 20th century. Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991. United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century. Government and Law - Politics - Speeches Political leadership -- United States. United States -- Politics and government -- 1961-1963. United States Into Modern Times, 1939-Present Description An account of the resource Speech; New Frontier; conservatism; communism; world leadership; governance. 4 p. Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Available for research use; permission needed for publication. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/14/1962 https://texasheritage.southwestern.edu/files/original/965d41cb153b1f579bb0c01c0b5d8819.pdf 738a0d85038a9a11277907c1756f4440 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Tower Senate Collection Description An account of the resource John Goodwin Tower (1925-1991) was a Republican politician who represented Texas in the Senate from 1960 until 1985. Born in Houston, Texas, he received his bachelor of arts in political science from Southwestern University in 1948 after serving in the Navy during World War II. In 1960, he was elected as the first Republican senator in Texas since 1870, heralding the return to a two-party system in the state. Throughout his 24 year career, Senator Tower was highly involved with numerous domestic and foreign policy decisions, strongly focusing on economic growth. He maintained close ties with his alma mater, Southwestern University, serving on its Board of Trustees from 1968 through 1991. After retiring from Senate in 1985, President Ronald Reagan appointed Tower as the Chief U.S. Negotiator at the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks in Geneva with the Soviet Union. Spanning a fascinating and often troubled time in our nation’s history, Senator Tower’s papers mirror the period and provide insight into the events of the 1960s through the 1980s. In 1987, Tower decided to give some of his papers to Southwestern University; after his death in 1991, his family donated the remainder of his papers. The collection, which is now approximately 800 linear feet, consists primarily of materials from Washington, D.C. that Senator Tower accumulated during his 24 years in the Senate, although there are some files from his state offices in Texas that pre-date and post-date his Senate career. Highlighted on our site are his political speeches, which cover topics ranging from environmental conservation and national health insurance to the rights of Mexican-Americans. Drafts and revisions of some of these speeches offer a unique insight into the political speechwriting process. You can also find these items on the University of North Texas's <a title="Portal to Texas History" href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/" target="_blank">Portal to Texas History</a>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived John G. Tower Collection, Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University. You can view the finding aid <a title="John G. Tower Collection" href="http://www.southwestern.edu/infoservices/departments/specialcollections/tower/index.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Speech given in Gary, Indiana about Campaigning, dated Feb. 14, 1963 Subject The topic of the resource Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 20th century. Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991. United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century. Government and Law - Politics - Speeches Political parties -- United States. Political campaigns. United States Into Modern Times, 1939-Present Description An account of the resource Speech; Election; Republicans; Democrats; Kennedy Administration; Cuba crisis; Soviet Union threat; Aspired victory in Cold War; Tax cuts; Burden of indebtedness; Economy; Republican Party party of business and labor. 5 p. Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Available for research use; permission needed for publication. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/14/1963 https://texasheritage.southwestern.edu/files/original/d24777133e52f362912c14ede643a1fb.pdf 5d0182883b29a71defb966ae242f07df Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Tower Senate Collection Description An account of the resource John Goodwin Tower (1925-1991) was a Republican politician who represented Texas in the Senate from 1960 until 1985. Born in Houston, Texas, he received his bachelor of arts in political science from Southwestern University in 1948 after serving in the Navy during World War II. In 1960, he was elected as the first Republican senator in Texas since 1870, heralding the return to a two-party system in the state. Throughout his 24 year career, Senator Tower was highly involved with numerous domestic and foreign policy decisions, strongly focusing on economic growth. He maintained close ties with his alma mater, Southwestern University, serving on its Board of Trustees from 1968 through 1991. After retiring from Senate in 1985, President Ronald Reagan appointed Tower as the Chief U.S. Negotiator at the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks in Geneva with the Soviet Union. Spanning a fascinating and often troubled time in our nation’s history, Senator Tower’s papers mirror the period and provide insight into the events of the 1960s through the 1980s. In 1987, Tower decided to give some of his papers to Southwestern University; after his death in 1991, his family donated the remainder of his papers. The collection, which is now approximately 800 linear feet, consists primarily of materials from Washington, D.C. that Senator Tower accumulated during his 24 years in the Senate, although there are some files from his state offices in Texas that pre-date and post-date his Senate career. Highlighted on our site are his political speeches, which cover topics ranging from environmental conservation and national health insurance to the rights of Mexican-Americans. Drafts and revisions of some of these speeches offer a unique insight into the political speechwriting process. You can also find these items on the University of North Texas's <a title="Portal to Texas History" href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/" target="_blank">Portal to Texas History</a>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived John G. Tower Collection, Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University. You can view the finding aid <a title="John G. Tower Collection" href="http://www.southwestern.edu/infoservices/departments/specialcollections/tower/index.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Speech given at Institute of Appliance Manufacturers about Impact of Goverment on Business, dated Mar. 4, 1963 Subject The topic of the resource Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 20th century. Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991. United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century. Government and Law - Politics - Speeches Industrial policy -- United States. United States Into Modern Times, 1939-Present Description An account of the resource Speech; Annual Convention of the Institute of Appliance Manufacturers; Economic democracy; Impact on: taxation, competition, regulation and labor; Trade unions; Steel price; Strike. 10 p. Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Available for research use; permission needed for publication. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/4/1963 https://texasheritage.southwestern.edu/files/original/e89b1080a9cabce7f1db90fd35e67fcf.pdf d1b21ba18c786bd0a752f728467b86a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John G. Tower Senate Collection Description An account of the resource John Goodwin Tower (1925-1991) was a Republican politician who represented Texas in the Senate from 1960 until 1985. Born in Houston, Texas, he received his bachelor of arts in political science from Southwestern University in 1948 after serving in the Navy during World War II. In 1960, he was elected as the first Republican senator in Texas since 1870, heralding the return to a two-party system in the state. Throughout his 24 year career, Senator Tower was highly involved with numerous domestic and foreign policy decisions, strongly focusing on economic growth. He maintained close ties with his alma mater, Southwestern University, serving on its Board of Trustees from 1968 through 1991. After retiring from Senate in 1985, President Ronald Reagan appointed Tower as the Chief U.S. Negotiator at the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks in Geneva with the Soviet Union. Spanning a fascinating and often troubled time in our nation’s history, Senator Tower’s papers mirror the period and provide insight into the events of the 1960s through the 1980s. In 1987, Tower decided to give some of his papers to Southwestern University; after his death in 1991, his family donated the remainder of his papers. The collection, which is now approximately 800 linear feet, consists primarily of materials from Washington, D.C. that Senator Tower accumulated during his 24 years in the Senate, although there are some files from his state offices in Texas that pre-date and post-date his Senate career. Highlighted on our site are his political speeches, which cover topics ranging from environmental conservation and national health insurance to the rights of Mexican-Americans. Drafts and revisions of some of these speeches offer a unique insight into the political speechwriting process. You can also find these items on the University of North Texas's <a title="Portal to Texas History" href="http://texashistory.unt.edu/" target="_blank">Portal to Texas History</a>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived John G. Tower Collection, Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University. You can view the finding aid <a title="John G. Tower Collection" href="http://www.southwestern.edu/infoservices/departments/specialcollections/tower/index.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Speech about 87th Congress Legislation, dated Sept. 1962 Subject The topic of the resource Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 20th century. Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991. United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century. Government and Law - Politics - Speeches 87th Congress. United States Department of Urban Affairs. Medicare. Trade Expansion Act of 1962. European Economic Community. Satellite Communications Act of 1962. Padre Island National Park. Drug Amendments Act of 1962. 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution. United States Into Modern Times, 1939-Present Description An account of the resource Speech providing a summary of the activities of the 87th Congress from January to September 1962. Includes comments about legislation on Medicare, agriculture, education, trade, and taxes. 6 p. Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Available for research use; permission needed for publication. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/1962