I trust to be believed

Title:

Author:

Andersen, Elmer L., 1909-2004.

ISBN:

9781932472073

Publication Information:

Minneapolis, MN : Nodin Press, c2004.

Physical Description:

xvii, 203 p. : ports. ; 23 cm.

Contents:

Politics and governing -- Social justice -- Business -- Education -- World citizenship -- Fundamentals.

Personal Subject:

Andersen, Elmer L., 1909-2004.

Subject Term:

Speeches, addresses, etc., American.

Political oratory -- Minnesota -- History.

Governors -- Minnesota -- History.

Legislators -- Minnesota -- History.

Geographic Term:

Minnesota -- Politics and government -- 1949-

Added Author:

Sturdevant, Lori, 1953-

Summary:

Manuscripts and transcriptions of recorded addresses given by former Minnesota Governor Elmer L. Andersen from 1949 to 2003 on a variety of topics. Includes comments by the former Governor on the continued relevance of these issues in the 21st century.

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In the course of a half-century in public life, the late Elmer L. Andersen commanded respect as a voice of reason and wisdom. A selection of his speeches have been gathered here, accompanied by his updated opinions on the subjects.

Author's Preamble	p. ix
Editor's Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. xv
I. Politics and Governing
Inaugural Address	p. 3
Precinct Caucuses--Where It All Begins	p. 8
The Importance of the Party System	p. 12
The Benefits of Being a High-Tax State	p. 15
State Budgets: Self-Indulgence is not a Virtue	p. 20
Highway Safety	p. 26
What Role Government: Striking a Balance	p. 29
The Federal Role	p. 34
Never Done	p. 37
II. Social Justice
Attacking the Roots of Discrimination	p. 41
Woman of Understanding	p. 48
Fair Housing for All	p. 54
Children & Poverty	p. 56
Public Welfare, the Myth and the Reality	p. 62
Native Americans	p. 66
Industry's Role in Social Service	p. 70
Our Aging Citizens	p. 75
Alchoholism	p. 79
III. Business
Beyond the Bottom Line: What Business Adds to Community Life	p. 83
Electronics, Minnesota-Style	p. 88
Report to Labor	p. 94
Earl Bakken	p. 98
Minnesota's Farmers	p. 100
Steelworkers	p. 105
The Essence of Politics	p. 111
IV. Education
What Teachers Give to Us	p. 113
Preserving Society: Supporting Public Schools	p. 119
Higher Education	p. 125
Preparing Young People for Citizenship	p. 128
Hamline University	p. 132
What is a Library?	p. 136
Botanical Books	p. 139
Funding the University	p. 143
V. World Citizenship
The United Nations	p. 149
The Hope for Disarmament	p. 157
Religious Tolerance	p. 161
Two Interviews about Involvement	p. 165
The New World Order	p. 168
After September 11	p. 176
VI. Fundamentals
Maps	p. 181
Barbers	p. 184
My Love of Books	p. 187
Civil Disobedience and the Rule of Law	p. 191
The Arm of Liberty	p. 194
Maturity of Mind	p. 199
And so, in Conclusion	p. 203

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