| Speeches of JFK - 1960 Democratic National Convention. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 291 | |
| Catalog #: | 523421 | |
| Clip Number: | 523421-3 | |
| Orginal Film: | ||
| Timecode: | 01:12:31 - 01:16:23 | |
| Location: | Los Angeles, Ca | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ELECTIONS: Conventions ELECTIONS: Nomination LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California, Los Angeles PERSONALITIES: Kennedy, John F ( JFK ) POLITICS: Political Party, USA, Democrat POLITICS: Public Address (Speech) POLITICS: United States | |
| Description: | Senator JOHN F. KENNEDY makes acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, July 15, 1960: "Let me say first that I accept the nomination of the Democratic Party. I accept it without reservation and with only one obligation. The obligation to devote every effort of my mind and spirit to lead our Party back to victory and our Nation to greatness. I am grateful too, that you have provided us with a strong platform to stand on and to run on. Pledges, which are made so eloquently, are made to be kept. "The Rights of Man," the civil and economic rights essential to the human dignity of all men, are indeed our goal and are indeed our first principal. And I am grateful finally that I can rely on the coming months on many others. On a distinguished running mate who brings unity and strength to our platform and our ticket, Lyndon Johnson. On one of the most articulate spokesman of modern times, Adlai Stevenson. On a great fighter for our needs as a Nation and a people, Stuart Symington. On my traveling companion in Wisconsin and West Virginia Senator Hubert Humphrey. On Paul Butler our devoted and courageous Chairman. And on that fighting campaigner who support I now welcome President Harry Truman. I am fully aware of the fact, that the Democratic Party by nominating someone of my faith has taken on what many regard as a new and hazardous risk. New at least since 1928. The Democratic Party has once again placed its confidence in the American people and in their ability to render a free and fair judgment and in my ability to render a free and fair judgment. I hope that no American, considering the really critical issues facing this country, will waste his franchise and throw away his vote by voting either for me or against me because of my religious affiliation. It is not relevant. I am telling you what you are entitled to know. As I come before you seeking your support for the most powerful office in the Free World, I am saying to you that my decisions on every public policy will be my own, as an American, as a Democrat and as a free man." | |
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