Captioning performed by vitac. This convention obviously like what it has seen and heard. You can see why i believe so deeply in the American Dream. For most of us the American Revolution has been won, the American Dream had come true. What i ask you to do tonight is to help me make that dream come true for millions whom its an impossible dream today. [ applause ] 108 years ago, the newly elected president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln left springfield, illinois, never to return again. He spoke to his friends gathered at the railroad station. Listen to his words. Today i leave. I go to assume a greater task than general washington. The great god that helped him must help me. Without that great assistance, i will surely fail. With it, i cannot fail. Abraham lincoln lost his life but he did not fail. The next president of the United States will face challenges, which in some ways will be greater than those of washington or lincoln, because for the first time in our nations history an american president will face not only the problem of restoring peace abroad but of restoring peace at home. Without gods help and your help, we will surely fail. With gods help, and your help, we shall surely succeed. My fellow americans, the long, dark night for america is about to end. [ applause ] the time has come the time has come for us to leave the valley of despair and climb the mountain so that we may see the glory of the dawn, a new day for america and a new dawn for peace and freedom in the world. [ applause ] weeknights this month on American History tv were featuring the contenders, a series that looks at 14 candidates who lost the election but had a lasting affect on politics. Tonight we feature former governor of alabama and former president ial candidate george wallace. Beginning at 8 00 eastern, enjoy American History tv this week and every weekend on cspan3. The president s available in ebook, hard back, biography of every president , conversations with noted historians about leadership skills that make for a successful presidency. As americans go to the polls next month to decide who should lead our country, this offers perspective into the lives and events that forged each leadership style. Visit cspan. Org thepresident s and get your copy today wherever books are sold. Youre watching American History tv. Every weekend on cspan3, explore the nations past. Cspan3 created by americas Cable Television companies as a Public Service and brought to you today by your television provid provider. Good evening, my fellow americans. Today i want to talk to you about a subject of deep concern to all americans and many parts of the world, the war in vietnam. I think one of the reasons for e