This collection consists of speech draft files, files containing research material, and staff files.
Series & File Units
Speech Draft Files
This series contains drafts of presidential speeches, video and audio messages, and magazine articles appearing under President George H. W. Bush's byline submitted by the speech writers to appropriate members of the White House staff as well as concerned government agencies. These drafts were reviewed and include corrections, comments, additions and deletions suggested by the reviewers. There are drafts of major addresses to the nation, speeches to business, political and civic organizations, and brief remarks for public ceremonies and state occasions.
Date
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Local ID
GB-SPE-012
NAID
578973
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Extent
72 linear feet, 10 linear inches
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of speech or message.
Restrictions
Access Restriction
Restricted - Possibly
Material may be closed under restrictions of the Presidential Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions.
Use Restriction
Unrestricted
Container List
Unnumbered
Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] Signing Ceremony 7/26/90 [1]
NAID
594277
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Availability
On Site
Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] Signing Ceremony 7/26/90 [1]
NAID
594277
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Availability
On Site
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NAID
594138
This item is a photocopy of speech cards used by President George H. W. Bush at the signing ceremony of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. In this speech, President Bush specifically mentioned four individuals who helped with the bill: Evan Kemp, Justin Dart, Boyden Gray, and Bill Roper. The main theme of the President's remarks was the ADA's expansion of civil rights to Americans with disabilities.