Grand Tradition-Jackson, Scoop (Henry Martin)-[Democratic], 1976

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Identifier: P-194-12066

Scope and Contents

In this 1976 political advertisement, Democratic candidate Senator Henry Martin Jackson (Scoop) is presented as a firm nonrecognizer of Castro’s Cuba who supports expanding Medicare for seniors through the creation of a cabinet-level Department of Health. The advertisement portrays him as a national defense expert who advocates a strong America and a proactive presidency.

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

Why Pat Moynihan votes for Scoop Jackson for president. What Senator Jackson stands for is the grand tradition of foreign policy that began with President Truman. The Russians would regard the election of Senator Jackson as the strongest possible signal that they've got to start taking the United States seriously again. And I'm here to speak for Senator Scoop Jackson. He is a hell of a man. Let's have a president who does something elect Senator Scoop Jackson.