From the Archives 67: Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen Speaks for The Guard (1969)

In 1966, Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen (R-IL), known by his detractors as "The Wizard of Ooze" for his unctuous demeanor, recorded an LP titled "Gallant Men: Stories of the American Adventure." The record was an unexpected success, and Dirksen recorded two more LPs.In 1969, Dirksen recorded this album of PSAs for the National Guard, encouraging Americans to be patriotic and volunteer. Side 1 is titled "Senator Everett Dirksen Speaking for the National Guard," and features four 60 second PSAs, four 30 second PSAs, and some extemporaneous comments on patriotism. Side 2 is titled "The National Guard Today: Contributions to Country and Community," and features a narrator reading four 60 second PSAs and four 30 second PSAs.Here is the track list:Senator Everett Dirksen Speaking For The National Guard (Recorded In The Senate Minority Leader's Office, U.S. Capitol Building)A Comeback For Patriotism?1:00The Soldier's Pack1:00Natural Disasters1:00American Patriot1:00A Comeback For Patriotism?0:30The Soldier's Pack0:30Natural Disasters0:30American Patriot0:30On Patriotism (Delivered "Ad-Lib" After Recording Session)2:18The National Guard Today: Contributions To Country And CommunityCornball1:00What's The Guard Doing?1:00Chlorine Gas1:00Lost Child1:00Cornball0:30Chlorine Gas0:30Call-Up0:30Always A Guard0:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.