In 1966, Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen (R-IL), known by his detractors as "The Wizard of Ooze" for his unctuous demeanor, recorded an LP titled "Gallant Men: Stories of the American Adventure." The record was an unexpected success, and Dirksen recorded two more LPs.

In 1969, Dirksen recorded this album of PSAs for the National Guard, encouraging Americans to be patriotic and volunteer. Side 1 is titled "Senator Everett Dirksen Speaking for the National Guard," and features four 60 second PSAs, four 30 second PSAs, and some extemporaneous comments on patriotism. Side 2 is titled "The National Guard Today: Contributions to Country and Community," and features a narrator reading four 60 second PSAs and four 30 second PSAs.

Here is the track list:

Senator Everett Dirksen Speaking For The National Guard (Recorded In The Senate Minority Leader's Office, U.S. Capitol Building)

1. A Comeback For Patriotism?1:00
2. The Soldier's Pack1:00
3. Natural Disasters1:00
4. American Patriot1:00
5. A Comeback For Patriotism?0:30
6. The Soldier's Pack0:30
7. Natural Disasters0:30
8. American Patriot0:30
9. On Patriotism (Delivered "Ad-Lib" After Recording Session)2:18

The National Guard Today: Contributions To Country And Community

1. Cornball1:00
2. What's The Guard Doing?1:00
3. Chlorine Gas1:00
4. Lost Child1:00
5. Cornball0:30
6. Chlorine Gas0:30
7. Call-Up0:30
8. Always A Guard0:30

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