Breaks my Heart-McGovern, George Stanley-[Democratic], 1972

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Identifier: P-310-14632

Scope and Contents

In this 1972 political advertisement, Wallace, George Corley, is presented through a series of images, primarily of hands counting money and preparing envelopes for mailing, in an effort to persuade viewers to support the Democratic campaign and oppose Richard Nixon. The advertisement emphasizes the urgency of acting against Nixon’s presidency amid rising prices and political concerns.

Dates

Broadcast: 1972

Full Extent

1 Items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Burtonhall cold storage 1

Transcription

it just literally breaks my heart when i see some of these older people going through a grocery store trying to pick up some stale bread trying to stretch that little paycheck when they need good nutritious food we ought to be able to provide a minimum income for every old person in this country so that they live out those last years with some dignity mcgovern right from the start