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[ applause ] so i call you forth, i call forth that basic goodness that is there. I call you to risk the hard path of greatness. And i say to america, put aside recrimination and descension. Turn away from violence and hatred. Believe, believe in what america can do, and believe in what america can be. And with the help of that vast unfrightened dedicated faithful majority of americans, i say to this Great Convention tonight and to this great nation of ours, i am ready to lead our country. [ applause ] American History tv in prime time continues tonight with a look at the life and legacy of 1968 president ial candidate Hubert Humphrey. Thats followed by Hubert Humphreys 1968 democratic president ial nomination acceptance speech. Later, road to the white house ....
It depends most of all upon the will and the faith and the dedication and the wisdom of the american people. [ applause ] and i know as you know there is an essential strength in the american people. And tonight, i call you. I call you, the american people, not to be of one mind but to be of one spirit. I call you, the american people, not to a life of false security, false promises and ease, but to a new sense of purpose, a new dedication, and a new commitment. Remember that those who founded this republic said that in order to secure these inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. I submit, my fellow americans, we dare do no less in our time if this republic is to survive. So, i call you forth. I call forth that basic goodness that is there. I call you to risk the hard path of greatness, and i say to america, put aside recrimination and dissension. Turn away from violence and hatred. Believe. B ....
From conviction that the American People will stand up, that they will stand up for justice and fair play and theyll respond for the call of one citizenship, one citizenship opens to all and for all americans. [ applause ] the american presidency, the american presidency is a great and powerful office but it is not all powerful, it depends most of all upon the will and the faith and the dedication and the wisdom of the American People. [ applause ] i know as you know there is an essential strength in the American People. Tonight, i call you, i call you the American People. Not to be of one mind but to be of one spirit. I call you the American People not to a life of false security, false promises and ease ....
Robert kennedys assassination and the National Political conventions to Richard Nixons victory over hubert humphrey. During the cold war, the u. S. Information agency made films for International Audiences to promote american society. By law they couldnt be shown in , the u. S. Until 12 years after they were produced. This halfhour film is courtesy of the national archives. The political situation in New Hampshire, the rest of the country is watching us. Once every four years, the United States turns its attention to choosing a leader, state ina small, snowy the north of the country becomes the Political Center of the nation. New hampshire cle ....