[shouting] mr. Chairman, my fellow americans my fellow democrats, i proudly accept the nomination of our party. [applause] this moment, this moment is one of personal pride and gratification. One cannot help but reflect the sadness that we feel over the troubles and the violence which have erupted in the streets of this great city. And for the personal injuries which have occurred. That is Hubert Humphrey accepting the 1968 democratic nomination for president. The democrats had gathered for the convention in the midst of the vietnam war while thousands of protesters demonstrated outside. Hubert humphrey isit reached ale American Embassy in saigon. President johnsons Approval Ratings just plummeted. Bobby kennedy was joining the race. It was utter chaos. Right after president johnsonwh. Now people have a choice. If they are against the war, they can stay away. In those days, there was no choice. That is what caused the protest parade people were not even able to vote this is what caused
About vietnam is that Many Americans have lost confidence in what their government has told them about our policy. The American People cannot and should not be asked to support a policy which involves the overriding issues of war and peace unless they know the truth about that policy. Tonight, therefore, i would like to answer some of the questions that i know are on the minds of many of you listening to me. How and why did america get involved in vietnam in the first place . How has this administration changed the policy of the Previous Administration . What has really happened in the negotiations in paris and on the battlefront in vietnam . What choices do we have if we are to end the war . What are the prospects for peace . Now, let me begin by describing the situation i found when i was inaugurated on january 20. The war had been going on for four years. 31,000 americans had been killed in action. The Training Program for the South Vietnamese was behind schedule. 540,000 americans
Afterwards is a a weekly interw program with relevant guest hosts anything top nonfiction authors about their latest work. All afterwards programs are available as podcasts. Reverend sharpton i dont want to start this conversation about your book by quoting something you wrote towards the end of your book which i think its a great jumping off point for this conversation pick you write i tell everyone the hardest job of being a preacher is to eulogize a life that someone who did nothing. My friends it is hardest to eulogize the lifeblood of the country who did nothing and then political and its a so i beg of you, give me something to work with. When your time comes understand before the family as they prepare to take you to god, let there be Something Worthy come something of merit that you did for your fellow man that helped to lift them. The name of your book as we all know is rise up. Talk more about that. Why it is imperative completely its imperative for people to give folks like y
Life well planned. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbstation from viewers like you. Thank you. I am jane obrien and this is world news america. Two weeks to go before the u. S. President ial election but many voters have already made up their minds as early voting gets underway. I am in the battleground state of florida. Voters have been lining up since dawn for early voting. We take a look at whether latino voters could hand President Trump another victory or defeat. The president ial election. We its impact on security in asia as chinas military might continues to grow. And the short,harp shock of cold water. Could swimming in it prevent dimension . Our correspondent takes the plunge could swimming it prevent dementia . It certainly is refreshing. Your whole body screams and shock. In shock. Jane welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. We are just 15 days
Prognosis that was given 24 hours ago saying he was trying to reflect the upbeat attitude of medical team and president didnt want to give any any information that might steer the course of illness in another direction and in doing so you know came off that were trying to hide something it was honestly true i feel much better now in an overnight video tweet President Trump said he was feeling well a sentiment supported by his doctors who are now saying he may return to the white house residence as soon as monday but dr Sean Connelly confirmed what he would marked in the 1st public briefing that the president received supplementary oxygen on at least 2 occasions the 1st on friday he was not short of breath. He was tired had the fever and i was about it now for about a minute when only 2 leaders his situation levels were back over 40 over 95 percent stayed on that for about an hour maybe it was off and gone another critical piece of information that the president is now receiving the ste