Ford S Acceptance Speech At The Republican National Convention Footage

Ford's Acceptance Speech at the Republican National Convention
	Tape Master:	1187
	Catalog #:	494248
	Clip Number:	494248-4
	Orginal Film:
	Timecode:	01:08:03 - 01:12:13
	Location:	Kansas City, Missouri
	Year Shot:	1976 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	Yes
	Color:	Yes
	Headings:	ELECTIONS: Conventions LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Missouri PERSONALITIES: Ford, Gerald POLITICS: Political Party, USA, Republican POLITICS: Public Address (Speech)
	Description:	President Gerald Ford: "We Republicans have had some tough competition. We not only preach the virtues of competition, we practice them. (applause) But tonight we come together not on a battlefield to conclude a ceasefire, but to join forces on a training field that has conditioned us all for the rugged contest ahead. Let me say this from the bottom of my heart: After the scrimmages of the past few months, it really feels good to have Ron Reagan on the same side of the line. (MS's of somewhat bewildered (certainly honored) RONALD REAGAN, wife NANCY REAGAN at his side. Ron mouths the words “What did he say?” Reagans standing and waving to President Ford. MS's President and Mrs. Ford waving back.) To strengthen our championship lineup, the convention has wisely chosen one of the ablest Americans as our next Vice President, Senator Bob Dole of Kansas. With his help, with your help, with the help of millions of Americans who cherish peace, who want freedom preserved, prosperity shared, and pride in America, we will win this election. (applause) (MS of male delegate putting cigarette into mouth so he can applaud. MS of a rather stoic Ronald Reagan listening to speech.) I speak not of a Republican victory, but a victory for the American people. You at home listening tonight, you are the people who pay the taxes and obey the laws. You are the people who make our system work. You are the people who make America what it is. It is from your ranks that I come and on your side that I stand. (applause) Something wonderful happened to this country of ours the past 2 years. We all came to realize it on the Fourth of July. Together, out of years of turmoil and tragedy, wars and riots, assassinations and wrongdoing in high places, Americans recaptured the spirit of 1776. We saw again the pioneer vision of our revolutionary founders and our immigrant ancestors. (applause) Their vision was of free men and free women enjoying limited government and unlimited opportunity. The mandate I want in 1976 is to make this vision a reality, but it will take the voices and the votes of many more Americans who are not Republicans to make that mandate binding and my mission possible."