Orville Freeman

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• APM Special Coverage: The Breakthrough of ’48: When Civil Rights Won the White House

  An APM Special Coverage presentation of the documentary, The Breakthrough of ’48: When Civil Rights Won the White House. Based on veteran journalist Samuel Freedman’s celebrated book, Into the Bright Sunshine, this documentary uses first-person interviews and compelling archival audio to resurrect a pivotal moment in American history that remains relevant and revealing today.

  Oct. 1, 202458 minSave
• Voices of Minnesota: Orville Freeman and John Vessey

  Midday presents converations with former Governor and Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman and the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General John Vessey, as part of the continuing "Voices of Minnesota" series, with reporter Dan Olson.

  Aug. 1, 1997Save
• Minnesota Meeting: Shri Abid Husain on India trade

  Shri Abid Hussain, India’s ambassador to the United States, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Hussain’s address was on the topic of India trade and investment. Following speech, Hussain answered audience questions. Orville Freeman, former Minnesota governor introduces Hussain. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.

  Mar. 18, 199253 minSave
• The Politics of Joy: A Radio Remembrance of Hubert Humphrey

  Midday presents the MPR documentary “The Politics of Joy: A Radio Remembrance of Hubert Humphrey.” MPR’s Mark Heistad reflects on political life and impact of Hubert H. Humphrey in both Minnesota and the nation.

  Jan. 28, 1988Save
• Orville Freeman on new ideas for U.S. agriculture policy

  Orville Freeman, former Minnesota governor and secretary of agriculture, speaking at "The Future of the North American Grainery" conference, sponsored by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. Freeman outlines his ideas for a new U.S. farm policy. Freeman served three terms as governor of Minnesota from 1955 to 1961. In 1961 he was appointed Secretary of Agriculture and held that office through the Kennedy and Johnson administrations until 1969.

  Jul. 5, 198444 minSave