Worried Woman--New Jersey-Kennedy, Ted (Edward Moore)-[Democratic], 1980
Scope and Contents
In this 1980 political advertisement, Kennedy, Edward Moore (Ted), juxtaposes scenes of everyday Americans, particularly mothers and children, with an inspiring speech. He challenges the notion that the future of American children is uncertain and criticizes leaders who claim that America cannot solve its problems. The advertisement concludes with a ballot featuring Kennedy’s name.
Dates
- Broadcast: 1980
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Full Extent
1 Items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Burtonhall cold storage 1
Analog Format
3/4" videotape
Transcription
I know that my mother worked very hard to make sure that my brother and myself would 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.
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository