Address to Manatee County Teachers, August 19, 1966

Speeches and statements on education and related issues made between 1965 and 1972, during Christian's tenure as Florida Superintendent of Public Instruction/Commissioner of Education (1965-1974). Of particular interest are speeches related to desegregation in Florida's schools, the 1968 statewide teacher strike, and Christian's opposition to Governor Claude Kirk. A number of the speeches were made before educational associations, honor societies, graduating classes, and civic groups, including the Florida Education Association, Parent Teacher Associations, as well as various associations for teachers, superintendents, and administrators. Files are arranged chronologically.