Mr. Chairman, my fellow americans my fellow democrats, i proudly accept the nomination of our party. applause this moment is one of personal pride and gratification. Yet one cannot help but well reflect the deep sadness that we feel over the troubles and the violence which have erupted lid regrettably and tragically in the streets of this great city. And for the personal injuries which have occurred. Thats Hubert Humphrey accepting the 1968 democratic nomination for president. A chicagos comrade hilton hotel. The democrats had gathered for the convention in the midst of the vietnam war while thousands of protesters demonstrated outside. Hubert humphrey longtime minnesota senator and unsuccessful candidate for president in 1968 is the focus of this weeks contenders program. We are live from Minnesota History center. Mick caouette is the documentarian of Hubert Humphreys life. Just finished documentary last year. We are standing in the middle of an exhibit about the tumultuous year of 19
Mr. Chairman. My fellow americans. My fellow democrats, i proudly accept the nomination of our party. [cheers and applause] this moment, this moment is one of personal pride and gratification, yet one cannot help but reflect the deep sadness we feel over the troubles and the violence which have erupted, regrettably and tragically, in the streets of this great city and for the personal injuries which have occurred. [applause] that is neubert humphrey accepting the democratic nomination for president at chicagos Conrad Hilton hotel, or democrats have gathered for their convention in the midst of the vietnam war while thousands of protesters demonstrated outside. Hubert humphrey, longtime senator and unsuccessful candidate for president , is the focus of this weeks contenders program. We are live from minnesotas history center. The documentarian of Hubert Humphreys life just finished the documentary last year. We are standing in the center of an exhibit about 1968. To start our discussion
[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 is the focus of this weeks program. We are live from Minnesota History center. Mick caouette is the documentarian of Hubert Humphreys life. We are standing in the middle of an exhibit about the tumultuous year of 1968. I want you to set the stage for people. This country was in an uproar about the vietnam war. Set the stage. The vietnam war had been going on for 15 years. It was obvious
Ago. Taken should have been care of 40 years ago. My family and i are victims of Police Brutality. In 1980, i was pregnant with my son. Ago, there was a dialogue with the vatican and we 1700thrilled to have people. As that of a minute ago, we had rsvps. N six 6500 some people will watch this later but that is a sign that i think there is something important happening in the community. Peoples an openness, want to listen and learn and express their solidarity and they want to act together to overcome Racial Justice. Because there is so much anguish and grief, not only in terms of the most recent developments but covid19 pandemic and the economic losses, we thought it would be important to begin the dialogue in prayer. We have another reason for sadness which is that this of George Murray bishop George Murray passed away this morning, a champion of Racial Justice, a wonderful bishop, a leader of the africanamerican community, a dear friend to many of us. Please keep him in your prayers.
Overwhelmed by sickness and death that has ravaged our world , especially the vulnerable, communities of color, those on the margins. We are tired. Tired of the racism in our treets and structures, an open wound, a sin against you, taking the lives and denying the dignity of your children. We are called to mourn, to lament, may the dead rest in your peace. May our acts of solidarity and justice with the living be a memorial to those who have died. Lord, bless our hurting nation. Bless and give peace to the amilies of george floyd, ahmad arbury, Breonna Taylor and so many other family who is have lost a son, daughter, father, mother, sister, brother, friend. Bless those who take to our streets to protest injustice. Give them courage, wisdom, and respect for others. Bless all those who seek justice and peace when we have two ittle of both. Bless on those who are called to protect us. Give those in Law Enforcement a commitment to equal justice for l, respect for the lives and dignity of a