Archive for May, 2009
Franklin Roosevelt, 1882-1945: One of the Greatest Presidents in American History
VOICE ONE: I’m Shirley Griffith. VOICE TWO: And I’m Steve Ember with People in America in VOA Special English. Today we tell about one of the greatest American presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. (MUSIC) VOICE ONE: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one of the most influential presidents in American history. He was elected president [...]
Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962: She Was the Most Influential Wife of Any American President
VOICE ONE: I’m Steve Ember. VOICE TWO: And I’m Shirley Griffith with People in America in VOA Special English. Today, we tell about the woman who was the most influential wife of any American president, Eleanor Roosevelt. (MUSIC) VOICE ONE: Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt was the wife of America’s thirty-second president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She [...]
Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971: ‘The Ambassador of American Jazz’
VOICE ONE: This is Gwen Outen. VOICE TWO: And this is Steve Ember with People in America in VOA Special English. Today we tell about Louis Armstrong, one of the greatest jazz musicians. His voice, trumpet-playing skill and creativity continue to influence jazz artists today. One of Louis Armstrong’s biggest hits was “Hello Dolly.” (MUSIC: [...]
