American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Jimmy Carter: "A Crisis of Confidence"
This is a speech by Jimmy Carter addressing the country about uniting the country to solve the Engergy Crisis on delivered July 15, 1979. It is offered in YouTube video, mp3 audio, and text [4:16].
Other
Presidential Rhetoric: George W. Bush: Energy Policy
President George W. Bush discusses his energy policy, American's dependence on oil and alternative fuel in this April, 2006, speech.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: America's Energy Addiction
In a February, 2006, report, NewsHour presents a discussion of George W. Bush's energy policy, rising gas prices, alternative energy sources, etc. Transcript, audio and video of report are available.
Digital History
Digital History: Oil Embargo
This site has an overview of the causes of the 1970s energy and oil crisis.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: What's Behind High Gas Prices?
A concise and interesting Q&A article about gas prices, profits, etc.
USA Today
Usa Today: Across Usa, Anger Building Over Gas
Article from May, 2006, goes across the country to get responses to the rising gas prices. There are also poll results and a photo slideshow that accompanies this article.