McGovern Defense NBC Version Revised-Nixon, Richard Milhouse-[Republican], 1972, bulk: 1972
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Scope and Contents
The 1972 Nixon campaign ad leverages visuals of military might and toy soldiers to critique Democratic candidate McGovern's proposed defense cuts, implying these would weaken national security. It highlights Nixon's belief in a strong military to negotiate peace and includes a supportive statement from Democrat Humphrey. The ad concludes with "Democrats for Nixon".
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1972
Creator
- November Group (Person)
Full Extent
1899-12-31T00:01:02+00:00 Minutes (Moving Images)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Burtonhall cold storage 1
Analog Format
2" videotape
Transcription - Full
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.
Subject
- Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository