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And now my friends, that you have made your decision, i will fight to win that office with all my heart and soul. And with the your help, i have no doubt that we will win. Help me to do the job and this autumn of conflict and of campaign. Yeah and we will justify our glorious paths and the loyalty of silent millions who look to us for compassion, for understanding, and for honest purpose. We will serve our great tradition greatly. I ask of you all you have. I will give you all i have. That was our contender this week, Adlai Stevenson accepting the democratic nomination for president in 1952. We are joined by historian Richard Norton smith here in Adlai Stevensons old study in liberty bell, illinois. Richard norton smith, who was this one term governor . Two millions of americans, thats all he was, a one term governor o ....
One for a moment, not because its not an interesting question but because i really have to think that through. Eisenhower and reagan have gotten comparisons because of their age, because of their politics, and because of the size of their victories, but im the times were so different. Id have to think about that one. But in terms of what happens with the moment in milwaukee, one way of looking at this is that eisenhower deluded what could have been a strong statement of support for his mentor. In so doing, he could have made and taken the opportunity to position his presidency against such irresponsible statements. Even if they were true. Yes. Right . But he doesnt do that. He either he does one of two things for certain. He either amends the speech, himself, or he allows his speechwriters, john hughes, to cut this out at his bequest. What does that say about eisenhower . That says that either eisenhower wants to try to keep peace in the valley with mccarthy, and he sees mccarthy as be ....
Finally, my friends of this staggering test, that you have assigned me i will always try to do justly to love mercy and walk humbly with my god. [ applause ] American History tv primetime continues wednesday night with a look at the 1964 president ial campaign of barry goldwater. A two hour discussion of the life and career of the nominee. At 10 50, a look at his role and the Conservation Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Cspan. Org you can watch our Public Affairs and political programming at your convenience. Go to our home page on cspan. Org. You can type in the name of the speaker and the bill and the event topics and click on the program you want to watch or refine your search tools. If you are looking at current programs and dont want to search the library cspan. Org is a public provider. If you are a cspan ....