McGovern Defense NBC Version Revised-Nixon, Richard Milhouse-[Republican], 1972

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McGovern Defense NBC Version Revised-Nixon, Richard milhous-[Republican], 1972

Scope and Contents

In this 1972 political advertisement for Democratic presidential candidate George Stanley McGovern, the importance of presidential television debates is emphasized on the grounds that they serve the public by preventing appeasement of special interests, enhancing democratic participation, and producing better-informed voters and leadership. The advertisement questions opponent Richard Nixon’s reluctance to debate, citing Nixon’s own prior statements in support of debates.

Dates

Broadcast: 1972

Creator

November Group (Person)

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Full Extent

1 Items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Burtonhall cold storage 1

Transcription

The McGovern Defense Plan. He would cut the Marines by one-third. The Air Force by one-third. He'd cut Navy personnel by one-fourth. He would cut interceptor planes by one-half. The Navy fleet by one-half. And carriers from 16 to 6. Senator Hubert Humphrey had this to say about the McGovern proposal. It isn't just cutting into the fat. It isn't just cutting into manpower. It's cutting into the very security of this country. President Nixon doesn't believe we should play games with our national security. He believes in a strong America. To negotiate for peace from strength. To negotiate for peace from strength.

Analog Format

2" videotape

Transcription

Digital Access Links

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