[Four living former Michigan governors and the current governor of Michigan discuss several topics facing Michigan now and comparing these issues to their tenure in office].
A panel of four living former Michigan governors and the current governor of Michigan discuss several topics facing Michigan now and comparing these issues to their tenure in office. Panel members include former governors Murray G. Van Wagoner (tenure 1941-1942), G. Mennen "Soapy" Williams (tenure 1...
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| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | 1 audio file (1 hr., 32 min., 16 sec.) |
| Format: | Audio Software |
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A panel of four living former Michigan governors and the current governor of Michigan discuss several topics facing Michigan now and comparing these issues to their tenure in office. Panel members include former governors Murray G. Van Wagoner (tenure 1941-1942), G. Mennen "Soapy" Williams (tenure 1949-1960), John B. Swainson (tenure 1961-1962), George Romney (tenure 1963-1969), and current Governor William G. Milliken. Topics include their greatest challenge while in office, the greatest frustrations, their experience with press while in office, what specific characteristics they believe would be most useful to a governor of Michigan, and if they would ever consider running for governor of Michigan again. The discussion is directed by Peter Fletcher and an unidentified co-moderator. Includes open microphone conversations between the governors and the media prior to the panel discussion. |
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| Note: | Title supplied. Electronic resource. Originally recorded at Michigan State University. |
| Call Number: | M3841 Voice 33121 |
| Playing Time: | 01:32:16 |
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Recorded 1981 |