Boston Shipyard-Jackson, Scoop (Henry Martin)-[Democratic], 1976

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Identifier: P-1186-51970

Scope and Contents

In this 1976 political advertisement, Democrat Scoop Jackson criticizes the crowded field of candidates, casting doubt on their fitness for the presidency, and promotes Jackson for his intelligence, direct answers, and appeal not only to Democrats but also to independents and some Republicans. The advertisement urges voters to elect Jackson “while there’s still time to save the 70s.” Agent: Harris, Fred Roy.

Dates

Broadcast: 1976

Creator

Lois Holland and Callaway (Person)

Full Extent

1 Items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Burtonhall cold storage 1

Transcription

This shipyard used to be bustling with people. That's when we had the world's strongest Navy. And now who's number one? The Russians. I'm Scoop Jackson. As president, I'd start rebuilding our Navy and Merchant Marine. You realize that during the last eight years, this administration has cut our Navy by as many ships each year as were lost at Pearl Harbor. This has to stop, and I'd stop it. Elect Senator Scoop Jackson.