But social programs that were the work of Hubert Humphreys very fertile mind. Mick, im going to apologize to you, but weve run out of time. So what im going to do is encourage people to find your documentary because you make the case about how Hubert Humphrey changed history. This is what it looks like. Hubert h. Humphrey, the art of the possible, and its widely available wherever you buy your videotapes. Thank you so much for being here. Thank you. Hubert humphrey died, as we said, was buried back here in minneapolis at lakewood cemetery. His tombstone has this inscription on it. I have enjoyed my life. Its disappointments outweighed by its pleasures. I have loved my country in a way that some people consider sentimental and out of style. I still do and i remain an optimist with joy, without apology about this country and about the american experiment in democracy. Thats Hubert Humphreys grave stone. As we close here on this contender series, were going to show you just a bit of video
Beginning at 8 00 p. M. Eastern with cspans the contenders series. Thats followed by archival video of his 1968 president ial campaign and push to get on the california ballot. Also, a tour of the George Wallace collection at the Alabama Department of archives and history, and the discussion of segregation and politics in the 1960s in alabama. Thats friday, beginning at 8 00 p. M. Eastern here on cspan3. And now the contenders, our series on key political figures who ran for president and lost but who nevertheless changed political history. Over the next two hours, we feature former Vice President and minnesota senator Hubert Humphrey, who was the democratic candidate for president in 1968. This program was recorded at the Minnesota History center in st. Paul. This is American History tv on cspan3. Stay right there. [shouting] mr. Chairman, my fellow americans my fellow democrats, mr. Chairman, my fellow americans. My fellow democrats, i proudly accept the nomination of our party. This
Democratic convention. And mccarthy and Vice President humphrey were the leaders in the democratic race. Ron and dottie went to chicago as part of the New Hampshire delegation. There they continued their protests along with many other delegates who also wanted to see a more detailed plan for peace as the partys campaign theme. We shall overcome we shall overcome we shall overcome some day other demonstrators protested against war in the citys streets. And these protests erupted tone into a confrontation with police that drew the concerned attention of many americans. The delegates shared that concern. But first they had to fulfill their obligation to nominate a democrat for the presidency. As the balloting went on, it became clear that Vice President humphrey had the support of the convention. Ron and most of the New Hampshire delegates were pledged to vote for mccarthy, and they honored that pledge. I cast 20 votes for senator eugene j. Mccarthy and 6 votes for Vice President humphrey
It depends most of all upon the will and the faith and the dedication and the wisdom of the american people. [ applause ] and i know as you know there is an essential strength in the american people. And tonight, i call you. I call you, the american people, not to be of one mind but to be of one spirit. I call you, the american people, not to a life of false security, false promises and ease, but to a new sense of purpose, a new dedication, and a new commitment. Remember that those who founded this republic said that in order to secure these inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. I submit, my fellow americans, we dare do no less in our time if this republic is to survive. So, i call you forth. I call forth that basic goodness that is there. I call you to risk the hard path of greatness, and i say to america, put aside recrimination and dissension. Turn away from violence and hatred. Believe. B
He tried to pass something called the communist control act were to try to make it illegal to be communist. That was done in some part because he was trying to make joe mccarthy to bring the truth out and force his hand so he would have to prove somebody was a communist and would be illegal. He could not be quite so passe about it or blase about how he attacked people. He would have to incriminate them. That was a bad plan. It did not work. He did not like joe mccarthy or any of his tactics. About the end of the new deal. You have a whole new range of efforts on the social justice scene. Social programs the work of Hubert Humphreys mind. I here in minneapolis. His tombstone has this inscription on it i have enjoyed my life. Disappointments outweighed by pledges. I have love my country in a way that some people consideration g political and legislative career. Thank you for being with us. [applause] we ask you here so we could tell you, we love you. [applause] mr. Speaker, knowing full