“I make one pledge above all others - to seek and speak the truth with all the resources of mind and spirit I command.”
Quote by George McGovern
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An American Journey: The Presidential Campaign Speeches of George McGovern
This volume compiles the major public addresses and campaign speeches of George McGovern, the Democratic Party's nominee for president in 1972. The speeches cover his policy positions on the Vietnam War, economic reform, social justice, and civil rights, offering insight into the political landscape of early 1970s America. The book serves as a historical record of McGovern's campaign rhetoric and his attempt to articulate a progressive alternative to the incumbent administration. more
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George McGovern
George McGovern was an American historian renowned for his research on 20th-century American politics and diplomacy. His works delved deeply into the foreign and domestic policies of the United States during the Cold War, shaping the understanding of modern international relations. more
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