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Worried Woman-California-Kennedy, Ted (Edward Moore)-[Democratic], 1984

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Scope and Contents

In this 1984 political advertisement, Kennedy, Edward Moore (Ted), evokes images of family by focusing on a woman and her child. The advertisement emphasizes the uncertainties facing future generations and Kennedy’s determination to improve those prospects. Selected scenes underscore the importance of the upcoming Democratic primary and urge voters to select Kennedy.

Dates

  • Broadcast: 1984

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Burtonhall cold storage 1

Transcription

I know that my mother worked very hard to make sure that my brother and myself could have opportunities and an education. And now I'm repeating the cycle and I have the same worries that she had. And I think they're even bigger worries than she had because the future of my children, I think, is even more unsure. For the first time in American history, most parents don't believe their children's futures will be better than their own. Maybe that's because our own president tells us America can't solve the problems it faces today. But if you believe we've got to do better, you can still choose a man who believes we can. I just reject those leaders that say we can't do better. This country has always done better when it's been challenged. We have the ability to do better. And I think that is what is at issue in 1980. And I would think you would feel that. This country can do better. If you believe we've got to do better, there's only one choice on June 3rd.

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2" videotape

Transcription

I know that my mother worked very hard to make sure that my brother and myself could have opportunities and an education. And now I'm repeating the cycle and I have the same worries that she had. And I think they're even bigger worries than she had because the future of my children, I think, is even more unsure. For the first time in American history, most parents don't believe their children's futures will be better than their own. Maybe that's because our own president tells us America can't solve the problems it faces today. But if you believe we've got to do better, you can still choose a man who believes we can. I just reject those leaders that say we can't do better. This country has always done better when it's been challenged. We have the ability to do better. And I think that is what is at issue in 1980. And I would think you would feel that. This country can do better. If you believe we've got to do better, there's only one choice on June 3rd.

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Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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