Emphasis (1968 : The University of Alabama), Robert F. Kennedy, John Glenn

Senator Robert F. Kennedy is the keynote speaker on March 21, 1968 just five days after he declared his candidacy on March 16. Includes audio and transcript of introduction by John Glenn. Redding Pitt, Student Government Association's co-chairman on policy, also introduces Senator Robert F....

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Main Author:	Glenn, John, 1921-; Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968
Format:	Electronic
Published:	University of Alabama Libraries
Subjects:	Audios and documents
Online Access:	http://cdm17336.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/u0008_0000001/id/77

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collection	Emphasis, 1967-1971, Symposium on Contemporary Issues Collection
building	University of Alabama Libraries
publisher	University of Alabama Libraries
topic	Audios and documents
spellingShingle	Audios and documents Emphasis (1968 : The University of Alabama), Robert F. Kennedy, John Glenn Glenn, John, 1921-; Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968
fulltopic	Audios and documents United States--Social conditions--1960-1980; Diplomacy--United States; Civil rights--United States; Presidents--Election--1968; Speeches, addresses, etc., American--Alabama--Tuscaloosa
description	Senator Robert F. Kennedy is the keynote speaker on March 21, 1968 just five days after he declared his candidacy on March 16. Includes audio and transcript of introduction by John Glenn. Redding Pitt, Student Government Association's co-chairman on policy, also introduces Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Transcript of Kennedy's speech was provided by Senator Kennedy's office. After initial remarks, using humor to relate to his audience and to set the tone for the University of Alabama as an open-minded place, Kennedy speaks of the relative lack of unity in this country: though it has men of wide vision, there are too many conflicts dividing the people. He’s running to end such divisions, notably over the war in Vietnam. He believes a military victory is not worth fighting for nor is it possible. He supports the only plausible solution: diplomacy. He says the United States’ behavior in Vietnam has repercussions for the whole world, just like problems in one region of the United States are problems for the whole country. He is concerned about the ongoing struggle for civil rights and he calls for national action to ensure equality. He says violence is as undesirable as leaders who only seek to increase paranoia. He seeks to be the voice for all those who need justice.
spelling	Emphasis (1968 : The University of Alabama), Robert F. Kennedy, John GlennGlenn, John, 1921-; Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968University of Alabama; University of Alabama. Student Government AssociationSound1968engelectronic; image/jpeg; 2 open reel tape(s)Senator Robert F. Kennedy is the keynote speaker on March 21, 1968 just five days after he declared his candidacy on March 16. Includes audio and transcript of introduction by John Glenn. Redding Pitt, Student Government Association's co-chairman on policy, also introduces Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Transcript of Kennedy's speech was provided by Senator Kennedy's office. After initial remarks, using humor to relate to his audience and to set the tone for the University of Alabama as an open-minded place, Kennedy speaks of the relative lack of unity in this country: though it has men of wide vision, there are too many conflicts dividing the people. He’s running to end such divisions, notably over the war in Vietnam. He believes a military victory is not worth fighting for nor is it possible. He supports the only plausible solution: diplomacy. He says the United States’ behavior in Vietnam has repercussions for the whole world, just like problems in one region of the United States are problems for the whole country. He is concerned about the ongoing struggle for civil rights and he calls for national action to ensure equality. He says violence is as undesirable as leaders who only seek to increase paranoia. He seeks to be the voice for all those who need justice.United States--Social conditions--1960-1980; Diplomacy--United States; Civil rights--United States; Presidents--Election--1968; Speeches, addresses, etc., American--Alabama--TuscaloosaThe University of Alabama Libraries Special CollectionsEmphasis, 1967-1971--Symposium on Contemporary Issuesu0008_0000001_0000013http://purl.lib.ua.edu/86918Images are in the public domain or protected under U.S. copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code), and both types may be used for research and private study. For publication, commercial use, or reproduction, in print or digital format, of all images and/or the accompanying data, users are required to secure prior written permission from the copyright holder and from archives@ua.edu. When permission is granted, please credit the images as Courtesy of The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections.http://cdm17336.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/u0008_0000001/id/77
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Emphasis (1968 : The University of Alabama), Robert F. Kennedy, John Glenn

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