The Contenders - Season 1 Episode 12 Hubert Humphrey, Presidential Contender
Juan Williams and Mick Caouette talked about the life and career of 1968 Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey (1911-1978). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the 1968 Exhibit at the Minnesota History Center. Topics included his record on civil rights reform as Minneapolis mayor and then U.S. senator, his relationship with the Kennedys and President Johnson, his views on Vietnam, and the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He lost a close race to former Vice President Nixon and did not obtain the Democratic nomination in the following elections. He resumed his Senate career until his death. Video clips included speeches, broadcasts, and interviews, including many from Mr. Caouette’s documentary.
First Air Date: Sep 02, 2011
Last Air date: Dec 16, 2011
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 16 Episode
Runtime: 26 minutes
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Popularity: 0.035
Language: English
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