Democratic convention. And mccarthy and Vice President humphrey were the leaders in the democratic race. Ron and dottie went to chicago as part of the New Hampshire delegation. There they continued their protests along with many other delegates who also wanted to see a more detailed plan for peace as the partys campaign theme. We shall overcome we shall overcome we shall overcome some day other demonstrators protested against war in the citys streets. And these protests erupted tone into a confrontation with police that drew the concerned attention of many americans. The delegates shared that concern. But first they had to fulfill their obligation to nominate a democrat for the presidency. As the balloting went on, it became clear that Vice President humphrey had the support of the convention. Ron and most of the New Hampshire delegates were pledged to vote for mccarthy, and they honored that pledge. I cast 20 votes for senator eugene j. Mccarthy and 6 votes for Vice President humphrey
I have a public plan, and as one whose heart has eight for the past 10 years over the agony of vietnam, i hope to cease the bobbing the bombing of indochina on my inaugural day. A few months later, George Mcgovern would lose badly to Richard Nixon. It was to 2 30 in the morning when mcgovern delivered speech in miami. Why . Happened was that mcgovern was very strong on the issue of vietnam. Mcgovern as being one of the most influential men who ran for the presidency but was not successful. He spoke about the presidency in a way that no president has spoken about it before. He used Strong Language that had unsettled a lot of americans, and cause them to worry about how he would end the war. His search to end the war against established democrats there were some floor fights, there was an issue about how he was going to select his Vice President ial running mate. When it came time for him to sit except his nomination, it was 2 30 in the morning. Instead of speaking to a million theicans
Good morning, everyone. Im sandra smith. Hello, trace. Trace good morning. A busy schedule on tap. Ronna mcdaniel will gavel in the convention at the bottom of the hour as we gear up for the roll call of the states when the president is officially nominated. Tonights speakers include South Carolina senator tim scott, former u. N. Ambassador nikki haley and donald trump junior and mark a patricia mccloskey. The st. Louis couple who held guns as protestors marred outside their home this summer. President trump is hitting democrats on their Convention Last week. A lot of the commentary on the Democratic Convention was it was very negative. Very much attacking trump. President trump it was dark, i agree. What do we see from your Party Next Week . President trump i think well see something uplifting and positive. Thats what i would like it to be. I think you have to defend yourself by talking about some of the lies. It is what he didnt say. Didnt talk about Law Enforcement, didnt talk about
Banned from competing for life. Ray suarez examines the impact of an athletes fall from grace. Woodruff and we remember a statesman and a proud liberal, president ial candidate and senator George Mcgovern. Your colleague in the press, some of them referring to me as the conscience of the party. Others talking about me as the peacemaker in the race. And still others as the elder statesman. Thats quite a triple crown. Ifill thats all ahead on tonights newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by with United Health care i got help that changed my life. Information on my phone, connection to doctors who get where im from. And tools to estimate what my care may cost so i never miss a beat. Were more than 78,000 people looking out for more than 70 million americans. Thats health in numbers. United health care. The william and flora hewlett foundation, working to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world. And with the ongoing support of these in
Banned from competing for life. Ray suarez examines the impact of an athletes fall from grace. Woodruff and we remember a statesman and a proud liberal, president ial candidate and senator George Mcgovern. Your colleague in the press, some of them referring to me as the conscience of the party. Others talking about me as the peacemaker in the race. And still others as the elder statesman. Thats quite a triple crown. Ifill thats all ahead on tonights newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by with United Health care i got help that changed my life. Information on my phone, connection to doctors who get where im from. And tools to estimate what my care may cost so i never miss a beat. Were more than 78,000 people looking out for more than 70 million americans. Thats health in numbers. United health care. The william and flora hewlett foundation, working to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world. And with the ongoing support of these in