“I seek the presidency because I believe deeply in the American promise and can no longer accept the diminishing of that promise.”
Quote by George McGovern
Work
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
Author
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