SERIES XVII
2.25′ (4.5 Boxes)

DATES
1969-1972

The Speeches/Addresses series consists of speeches that Chafee made he was while Secretary of the Navy. These speeches were made mainly to military organizations and involved dedications, ceremonies, naval social events, or conferences. He also spoke to organizations who were associated with the military, such as various civic groups and manufacturers. In addition, he spoke to academic institutions and schools. The series is arranged in chronological order. 

Also included with the speeches is a schedule of when the speeches were given; this schedule is placed at the beginning of the year. Many of the speeches were bound in three ring binders, but have been removed and placed in folders.

Chafee, or someone from his staff, also kept the speeches of Senator Charles Percy of Illinois. Percy was a Republican from Illinois who gained distinction by carrying every county in Illinois when he was elected in 1972. He, like Chafee, gained strong support from both liberals and conservatives, as well as the votes of many independents and some Democrats.