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Through an examination of key historical documents, this book chronicles the Democratic Party's complete transformation from the small-government, Jeffersonian party to a party of activist government and social progressivism during the presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. What are the objectives of today's Democratic Party, and what historic events have guided its evolution from a decidedly different ideological starting point more than 200 years ago? The Democratic Party: Documents Decoded supplies a thorough historical examination of the…mehr
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Through an examination of key historical documents, this book chronicles the Democratic Party's complete transformation from the small-government, Jeffersonian party to a party of activist government and social progressivism during the presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. What are the objectives of today's Democratic Party, and what historic events have guided its evolution from a decidedly different ideological starting point more than 200 years ago? The Democratic Party: Documents Decoded supplies a thorough historical examination of the Democratic Party from its distant origins in George Washington's administration to the two-term administration of Barack Obama. Told through key documents and speeches, this history comes alive in the words and thoughts of those who built, sustained, and transformed the Democratic Party. No other book uses documents in this way to tell a comprehensive history of this party. The book utilizes primary documents to investigate a breadth of topics such as the Democratic party's positions on civil rights, discrimination, voting rights, taxation, representation, immigration, primary elections, caucuses, the Republican opposition, relations between church and state, the role of government, and foreign policy. The scholarly commentary provides essential context that bridges the gaps between documents and insightful explanations and clarifications of specific passages or terms to ensure reader comprehension. A work unlike any other on the history of the Democratic Party, this book will serve advanced high school students in government and history classes as well as undergraduate students taking courses in political science and history.
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- Verlag: ABC-CLIO
- Seitenzahl: 324
- Erscheinungstermin: 7. Oktober 2014
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 286mm x 221mm x 22mm
- Gewicht: 1080g
- ISBN-13: 9781610696432
- ISBN-10: 1610696433
- Artikelnr.: 40312432
- Verlag: ABC-CLIO
- Seitenzahl: 324
- Erscheinungstermin: 7. Oktober 2014
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 286mm x 221mm x 22mm
- Gewicht: 1080g
- ISBN-13: 9781610696432
- ISBN-10: 1610696433
- Artikelnr.: 40312432
Douglas B. Harris, Lonce H. Bailey
Introduction: The Democratic Party's Origins
Evolution
and Transformation
Chapter 1. "Baneful Effects
" Good Feelings
and the Rise of Democratic Populism: 1796-1896
Introduction "The Baneful Effects of the Spirit of Party
" George Washington's Farewell Address September 19
1796 "We Are All Republicans
We Are All Federalists
" Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address March 4
1801 "To the People Belongs the Right
" Andrew Jackson's First State of the Union Address December 8
1829 Maintaining Liberty
Andrew Jackson's Second Inaugural Address March 4
1833 The Popular Will
Democratic Party Platform of 1856 June 2
1856 "Our National Destiny
" Grover Cleveland's Inaugural Address March 4
1885 "Cross of Gold
" William Jennings Bryan
Speech at the Democratic National Convention July 9
1896 Chapter 2. Progressivism
National Purpose
and the Emergence of the New Deal
Introduction More Popular Government
Democratic Party Platform
1912 Convention June 25
1912 "What Is Progress?
" Woodrow Wilson Campaign Speech 1912 "We Hold Very Definite Ideals
" Woodrow Wilson's Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention September 2
1916 "Liberty under the Law
" Al Smith's Democratic Party Acceptance Speech August 22
1928 "I Pledge You-I Pledge Myself to a New Deal for the American People
" Franklin D. Roosevelt's Democratic Party Nomination Speech July 2
1932 "The Candidate Discusses the National Democratic Platform
" Franklin Delano Roosevelt Campaign Radio Address July 30
1932 "The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself
" Franklin Delano Roosevelt
First Inaugural Address March 4
1933 "Four Freedoms" Speech
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's State of the Union Address January 6
1941 Chapter 3. The Cold War and Civil Rights: Transitions to the Modern Democratic Party
Introduction The Truman Doctrine
Harry S. Truman
Address before Congress March 12
1947 "The Bright Sunshine of Human Rights
" Hubert Humphrey's Address to the Democratic National Convention July 14
1948 Desegregating the Armed Services
Harry S. Truman
Executive Order 9981 July 26
1948 Whistle-Stop Tour
Harry S. Truman's Campaign Speech
Trenton
Missouri September 18
1948 Southern Manifesto
Declaration of Constitutional Principles March 12
1956 "This New America
" Adali Stevenson's Democratic Convention Nomination Acceptance Speech August 17
1956 "Ask Not What Your Country Can Do for You
" John F. Kennedy
Inaugural Address January 20
1961 The Great Society
Lyndon B. Johnson's Speech at the University of Michigan May 22
1964 "I Question America
" Fannie Lou Hamer's Testimony to the Credentials Committee
National Democratic Convention August 22
1964 "We Must Seek the Courage
" Lyndon B. Johnson's Democratic National Convention Acceptance Speech August 27
1964 "There Is Only an American Problem
" Lyndon B. Johnson
Speech before Congress on the Voting Rights Act March 15
1965 Chapter 4. Democrats in Disarray: Vietnam
New Politics
and the Reagan Era
Introduction "The Present Divisions within Our Party
" Senator Robert Kennedy
Announcement of Presidential Campaign March 16
1968 Announcement of the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Robert Kennedy
Campaign Stop April 4
1968 "Democracy Affords Debate
Discussion and Dissent
" Hubert Humphrey's Nomination Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention August 29
1968 "Come Home America
" George McGovern
Nomination Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention July 14
1972 "Restore the Social Intercourse
" Barbara Jordan's Keynote Address to the Democratic National Convention July 12
1976 A United Democratic Party
Jimmy Carter's Nomination Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention July 15
1976 "Crisis of Confidence
" Jimmy Carter
Address to the Nation regarding the Energy Crisis July 15
1979 "Tale of Two Cities
" Mario Cuomo's Keynote Address to the Democratic National Convention July 16
1984 The Rainbow Coalition
Jesse Jackson's Keynote Address at the Democratic National Convention July 18
1984 Chapter 5. New Democrats: Building a Bridge to the 21st Century
Introduction New Orleans Declaration
Statement Endorsed at the Fourth Annual Democratic Leadership Council Conference March 1
1990 A New Covenant
Bill Clinton's Address Accepting the Democratic Presidential Nomination July 16
1992 "There Is Not Room
" Richard Shelby's Press Conference Announcing Party Switch November 9
1994 "The Era of Big Government Is Over
" Bill Clinton's State of the Union Address January 23
1996 "We're for the People
" Al Gore's Acceptance Speech August 17
2000 "Bring America Together
" Al Gore's Concession Speech December 13
2000 Preparing for the 21st Century
Bill Clinton's Farewell Address January 18
2001 Chapter 6. Resigned to Opposition: Democrats in the George W. Bush Years
Introduction Changing Senate Leadership
Richard Durbin Speaks about James Jeffords's Party Switch May 24
2001 "America Suffers Today
" Richard Gephardt's Speech after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks September 11
2001 "Both Parties Stand United
" Tom Daschle's Speech after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks September 12
2001 "Today I Weep for My Country
" Robert Byrd's Speech on the Iraq War March 19
2003 "Reporting for Duty
" John Kerry's Nomination Acceptance Speech July 29
2004 The Democratic Vision
Democratic Responses to George W. Bush's State of the Union Address February 2
2005 "Let Us Be the Congress
" Nancy Pelosi's Speech upon Taking the Oath of Office January 4
2007 Chapter 7. Making History: Hope and Change in the Rise and Reign of Barack Obama
Introduction "We've Changed This Country Before
" Barack Obama's Announcement of Candidacy February 10
2007 "I Am Still Standing
" Hillary Clinton's Remarks at the New Hampshire Democratic Party 100 Club Dinner January 4
2008 "Yes We Can
" Barack Obama's Remarks on Election Night November 4
2008 "This Is the Meaning of Our Liberty
" Barack Obama's First Inaugural Address January 20
2009 "We Are a Nation That Does What Is Hard
" Barack Obama and Joe Biden
Remarks at the Signing of the Health Insurance Reform Bill March 23
2010 "Justice Has Been Done
" Barack Obama's Remarks on the Death of Osama bin Laden May 2
2011 "Our Journey Is Not Complete
" Barack Obama's Second Inaugural Address January 20
2013 Timeline
Further Reading
Index
About the Authors
Evolution
and Transformation
Chapter 1. "Baneful Effects
" Good Feelings
and the Rise of Democratic Populism: 1796-1896
Introduction "The Baneful Effects of the Spirit of Party
" George Washington's Farewell Address September 19
1796 "We Are All Republicans
We Are All Federalists
" Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address March 4
1801 "To the People Belongs the Right
" Andrew Jackson's First State of the Union Address December 8
1829 Maintaining Liberty
Andrew Jackson's Second Inaugural Address March 4
1833 The Popular Will
Democratic Party Platform of 1856 June 2
1856 "Our National Destiny
" Grover Cleveland's Inaugural Address March 4
1885 "Cross of Gold
" William Jennings Bryan
Speech at the Democratic National Convention July 9
1896 Chapter 2. Progressivism
National Purpose
and the Emergence of the New Deal
Introduction More Popular Government
Democratic Party Platform
1912 Convention June 25
1912 "What Is Progress?
" Woodrow Wilson Campaign Speech 1912 "We Hold Very Definite Ideals
" Woodrow Wilson's Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention September 2
1916 "Liberty under the Law
" Al Smith's Democratic Party Acceptance Speech August 22
1928 "I Pledge You-I Pledge Myself to a New Deal for the American People
" Franklin D. Roosevelt's Democratic Party Nomination Speech July 2
1932 "The Candidate Discusses the National Democratic Platform
" Franklin Delano Roosevelt Campaign Radio Address July 30
1932 "The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself
" Franklin Delano Roosevelt
First Inaugural Address March 4
1933 "Four Freedoms" Speech
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's State of the Union Address January 6
1941 Chapter 3. The Cold War and Civil Rights: Transitions to the Modern Democratic Party
Introduction The Truman Doctrine
Harry S. Truman
Address before Congress March 12
1947 "The Bright Sunshine of Human Rights
" Hubert Humphrey's Address to the Democratic National Convention July 14
1948 Desegregating the Armed Services
Harry S. Truman
Executive Order 9981 July 26
1948 Whistle-Stop Tour
Harry S. Truman's Campaign Speech
Trenton
Missouri September 18
1948 Southern Manifesto
Declaration of Constitutional Principles March 12
1956 "This New America
" Adali Stevenson's Democratic Convention Nomination Acceptance Speech August 17
1956 "Ask Not What Your Country Can Do for You
" John F. Kennedy
Inaugural Address January 20
1961 The Great Society
Lyndon B. Johnson's Speech at the University of Michigan May 22
1964 "I Question America
" Fannie Lou Hamer's Testimony to the Credentials Committee
National Democratic Convention August 22
1964 "We Must Seek the Courage
" Lyndon B. Johnson's Democratic National Convention Acceptance Speech August 27
1964 "There Is Only an American Problem
" Lyndon B. Johnson
Speech before Congress on the Voting Rights Act March 15
1965 Chapter 4. Democrats in Disarray: Vietnam
New Politics
and the Reagan Era
Introduction "The Present Divisions within Our Party
" Senator Robert Kennedy
Announcement of Presidential Campaign March 16
1968 Announcement of the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Robert Kennedy
Campaign Stop April 4
1968 "Democracy Affords Debate
Discussion and Dissent
" Hubert Humphrey's Nomination Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention August 29
1968 "Come Home America
" George McGovern
Nomination Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention July 14
1972 "Restore the Social Intercourse
" Barbara Jordan's Keynote Address to the Democratic National Convention July 12
1976 A United Democratic Party
Jimmy Carter's Nomination Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention July 15
1976 "Crisis of Confidence
" Jimmy Carter
Address to the Nation regarding the Energy Crisis July 15
1979 "Tale of Two Cities
" Mario Cuomo's Keynote Address to the Democratic National Convention July 16
1984 The Rainbow Coalition
Jesse Jackson's Keynote Address at the Democratic National Convention July 18
1984 Chapter 5. New Democrats: Building a Bridge to the 21st Century
Introduction New Orleans Declaration
Statement Endorsed at the Fourth Annual Democratic Leadership Council Conference March 1
1990 A New Covenant
Bill Clinton's Address Accepting the Democratic Presidential Nomination July 16
1992 "There Is Not Room
" Richard Shelby's Press Conference Announcing Party Switch November 9
1994 "The Era of Big Government Is Over
" Bill Clinton's State of the Union Address January 23
1996 "We're for the People
" Al Gore's Acceptance Speech August 17
2000 "Bring America Together
" Al Gore's Concession Speech December 13
2000 Preparing for the 21st Century
Bill Clinton's Farewell Address January 18
2001 Chapter 6. Resigned to Opposition: Democrats in the George W. Bush Years
Introduction Changing Senate Leadership
Richard Durbin Speaks about James Jeffords's Party Switch May 24
2001 "America Suffers Today
" Richard Gephardt's Speech after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks September 11
2001 "Both Parties Stand United
" Tom Daschle's Speech after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks September 12
2001 "Today I Weep for My Country
" Robert Byrd's Speech on the Iraq War March 19
2003 "Reporting for Duty
" John Kerry's Nomination Acceptance Speech July 29
2004 The Democratic Vision
Democratic Responses to George W. Bush's State of the Union Address February 2
2005 "Let Us Be the Congress
" Nancy Pelosi's Speech upon Taking the Oath of Office January 4
2007 Chapter 7. Making History: Hope and Change in the Rise and Reign of Barack Obama
Introduction "We've Changed This Country Before
" Barack Obama's Announcement of Candidacy February 10
2007 "I Am Still Standing
" Hillary Clinton's Remarks at the New Hampshire Democratic Party 100 Club Dinner January 4
2008 "Yes We Can
" Barack Obama's Remarks on Election Night November 4
2008 "This Is the Meaning of Our Liberty
" Barack Obama's First Inaugural Address January 20
2009 "We Are a Nation That Does What Is Hard
" Barack Obama and Joe Biden
Remarks at the Signing of the Health Insurance Reform Bill March 23
2010 "Justice Has Been Done
" Barack Obama's Remarks on the Death of Osama bin Laden May 2
2011 "Our Journey Is Not Complete
" Barack Obama's Second Inaugural Address January 20
2013 Timeline
Further Reading
Index
About the Authors
Introduction: The Democratic Party's Origins
Evolution
and Transformation
Chapter 1. "Baneful Effects
" Good Feelings
and the Rise of Democratic Populism: 1796-1896
Introduction "The Baneful Effects of the Spirit of Party
" George Washington's Farewell Address September 19
1796 "We Are All Republicans
We Are All Federalists
" Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address March 4
1801 "To the People Belongs the Right
" Andrew Jackson's First State of the Union Address December 8
1829 Maintaining Liberty
Andrew Jackson's Second Inaugural Address March 4
1833 The Popular Will
Democratic Party Platform of 1856 June 2
1856 "Our National Destiny
" Grover Cleveland's Inaugural Address March 4
1885 "Cross of Gold
" William Jennings Bryan
Speech at the Democratic National Convention July 9
1896 Chapter 2. Progressivism
National Purpose
and the Emergence of the New Deal
Introduction More Popular Government
Democratic Party Platform
1912 Convention June 25
1912 "What Is Progress?
" Woodrow Wilson Campaign Speech 1912 "We Hold Very Definite Ideals
" Woodrow Wilson's Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention September 2
1916 "Liberty under the Law
" Al Smith's Democratic Party Acceptance Speech August 22
1928 "I Pledge You-I Pledge Myself to a New Deal for the American People
" Franklin D. Roosevelt's Democratic Party Nomination Speech July 2
1932 "The Candidate Discusses the National Democratic Platform
" Franklin Delano Roosevelt Campaign Radio Address July 30
1932 "The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself
" Franklin Delano Roosevelt
First Inaugural Address March 4
1933 "Four Freedoms" Speech
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's State of the Union Address January 6
1941 Chapter 3. The Cold War and Civil Rights: Transitions to the Modern Democratic Party
Introduction The Truman Doctrine
Harry S. Truman
Address before Congress March 12
1947 "The Bright Sunshine of Human Rights
" Hubert Humphrey's Address to the Democratic National Convention July 14
1948 Desegregating the Armed Services
Harry S. Truman
Executive Order 9981 July 26
1948 Whistle-Stop Tour
Harry S. Truman's Campaign Speech
Trenton
Missouri September 18
1948 Southern Manifesto
Declaration of Constitutional Principles March 12
1956 "This New America
" Adali Stevenson's Democratic Convention Nomination Acceptance Speech August 17
1956 "Ask Not What Your Country Can Do for You
" John F. Kennedy
Inaugural Address January 20
1961 The Great Society
Lyndon B. Johnson's Speech at the University of Michigan May 22
1964 "I Question America
" Fannie Lou Hamer's Testimony to the Credentials Committee
National Democratic Convention August 22
1964 "We Must Seek the Courage
" Lyndon B. Johnson's Democratic National Convention Acceptance Speech August 27
1964 "There Is Only an American Problem
" Lyndon B. Johnson
Speech before Congress on the Voting Rights Act March 15
1965 Chapter 4. Democrats in Disarray: Vietnam
New Politics
and the Reagan Era
Introduction "The Present Divisions within Our Party
" Senator Robert Kennedy
Announcement of Presidential Campaign March 16
1968 Announcement of the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Robert Kennedy
Campaign Stop April 4
1968 "Democracy Affords Debate
Discussion and Dissent
" Hubert Humphrey's Nomination Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention August 29
1968 "Come Home America
" George McGovern
Nomination Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention July 14
1972 "Restore the Social Intercourse
" Barbara Jordan's Keynote Address to the Democratic National Convention July 12
1976 A United Democratic Party
Jimmy Carter's Nomination Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention July 15
1976 "Crisis of Confidence
" Jimmy Carter
Address to the Nation regarding the Energy Crisis July 15
1979 "Tale of Two Cities
" Mario Cuomo's Keynote Address to the Democratic National Convention July 16
1984 The Rainbow Coalition
Jesse Jackson's Keynote Address at the Democratic National Convention July 18
1984 Chapter 5. New Democrats: Building a Bridge to the 21st Century
Introduction New Orleans Declaration
Statement Endorsed at the Fourth Annual Democratic Leadership Council Conference March 1
1990 A New Covenant
Bill Clinton's Address Accepting the Democratic Presidential Nomination July 16
1992 "There Is Not Room
" Richard Shelby's Press Conference Announcing Party Switch November 9
1994 "The Era of Big Government Is Over
" Bill Clinton's State of the Union Address January 23
1996 "We're for the People
" Al Gore's Acceptance Speech August 17
2000 "Bring America Together
" Al Gore's Concession Speech December 13
2000 Preparing for the 21st Century
Bill Clinton's Farewell Address January 18
2001 Chapter 6. Resigned to Opposition: Democrats in the George W. Bush Years
Introduction Changing Senate Leadership
Richard Durbin Speaks about James Jeffords's Party Switch May 24
2001 "America Suffers Today
" Richard Gephardt's Speech after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks September 11
2001 "Both Parties Stand United
" Tom Daschle's Speech after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks September 12
2001 "Today I Weep for My Country
" Robert Byrd's Speech on the Iraq War March 19
2003 "Reporting for Duty
" John Kerry's Nomination Acceptance Speech July 29
2004 The Democratic Vision
Democratic Responses to George W. Bush's State of the Union Address February 2
2005 "Let Us Be the Congress
" Nancy Pelosi's Speech upon Taking the Oath of Office January 4
2007 Chapter 7. Making History: Hope and Change in the Rise and Reign of Barack Obama
Introduction "We've Changed This Country Before
" Barack Obama's Announcement of Candidacy February 10
2007 "I Am Still Standing
" Hillary Clinton's Remarks at the New Hampshire Democratic Party 100 Club Dinner January 4
2008 "Yes We Can
" Barack Obama's Remarks on Election Night November 4
2008 "This Is the Meaning of Our Liberty
" Barack Obama's First Inaugural Address January 20
2009 "We Are a Nation That Does What Is Hard
" Barack Obama and Joe Biden
Remarks at the Signing of the Health Insurance Reform Bill March 23
2010 "Justice Has Been Done
" Barack Obama's Remarks on the Death of Osama bin Laden May 2
2011 "Our Journey Is Not Complete
" Barack Obama's Second Inaugural Address January 20
2013 Timeline
Further Reading
Index
About the Authors
Evolution
and Transformation
Chapter 1. "Baneful Effects
" Good Feelings
and the Rise of Democratic Populism: 1796-1896
Introduction "The Baneful Effects of the Spirit of Party
" George Washington's Farewell Address September 19
1796 "We Are All Republicans
We Are All Federalists
" Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address March 4
1801 "To the People Belongs the Right
" Andrew Jackson's First State of the Union Address December 8
1829 Maintaining Liberty
Andrew Jackson's Second Inaugural Address March 4
1833 The Popular Will
Democratic Party Platform of 1856 June 2
1856 "Our National Destiny
" Grover Cleveland's Inaugural Address March 4
1885 "Cross of Gold
" William Jennings Bryan
Speech at the Democratic National Convention July 9
1896 Chapter 2. Progressivism
National Purpose
and the Emergence of the New Deal
Introduction More Popular Government
Democratic Party Platform
1912 Convention June 25
1912 "What Is Progress?
" Woodrow Wilson Campaign Speech 1912 "We Hold Very Definite Ideals
" Woodrow Wilson's Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention September 2
1916 "Liberty under the Law
" Al Smith's Democratic Party Acceptance Speech August 22
1928 "I Pledge You-I Pledge Myself to a New Deal for the American People
" Franklin D. Roosevelt's Democratic Party Nomination Speech July 2
1932 "The Candidate Discusses the National Democratic Platform
" Franklin Delano Roosevelt Campaign Radio Address July 30
1932 "The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself
" Franklin Delano Roosevelt
First Inaugural Address March 4
1933 "Four Freedoms" Speech
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's State of the Union Address January 6
1941 Chapter 3. The Cold War and Civil Rights: Transitions to the Modern Democratic Party
Introduction The Truman Doctrine
Harry S. Truman
Address before Congress March 12
1947 "The Bright Sunshine of Human Rights
" Hubert Humphrey's Address to the Democratic National Convention July 14
1948 Desegregating the Armed Services
Harry S. Truman
Executive Order 9981 July 26
1948 Whistle-Stop Tour
Harry S. Truman's Campaign Speech
Trenton
Missouri September 18
1948 Southern Manifesto
Declaration of Constitutional Principles March 12
1956 "This New America
" Adali Stevenson's Democratic Convention Nomination Acceptance Speech August 17
1956 "Ask Not What Your Country Can Do for You
" John F. Kennedy
Inaugural Address January 20
1961 The Great Society
Lyndon B. Johnson's Speech at the University of Michigan May 22
1964 "I Question America
" Fannie Lou Hamer's Testimony to the Credentials Committee
National Democratic Convention August 22
1964 "We Must Seek the Courage
" Lyndon B. Johnson's Democratic National Convention Acceptance Speech August 27
1964 "There Is Only an American Problem
" Lyndon B. Johnson
Speech before Congress on the Voting Rights Act March 15
1965 Chapter 4. Democrats in Disarray: Vietnam
New Politics
and the Reagan Era
Introduction "The Present Divisions within Our Party
" Senator Robert Kennedy
Announcement of Presidential Campaign March 16
1968 Announcement of the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Robert Kennedy
Campaign Stop April 4
1968 "Democracy Affords Debate
Discussion and Dissent
" Hubert Humphrey's Nomination Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention August 29
1968 "Come Home America
" George McGovern
Nomination Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention July 14
1972 "Restore the Social Intercourse
" Barbara Jordan's Keynote Address to the Democratic National Convention July 12
1976 A United Democratic Party
Jimmy Carter's Nomination Acceptance Speech
Democratic National Convention July 15
1976 "Crisis of Confidence
" Jimmy Carter
Address to the Nation regarding the Energy Crisis July 15
1979 "Tale of Two Cities
" Mario Cuomo's Keynote Address to the Democratic National Convention July 16
1984 The Rainbow Coalition
Jesse Jackson's Keynote Address at the Democratic National Convention July 18
1984 Chapter 5. New Democrats: Building a Bridge to the 21st Century
Introduction New Orleans Declaration
Statement Endorsed at the Fourth Annual Democratic Leadership Council Conference March 1
1990 A New Covenant
Bill Clinton's Address Accepting the Democratic Presidential Nomination July 16
1992 "There Is Not Room
" Richard Shelby's Press Conference Announcing Party Switch November 9
1994 "The Era of Big Government Is Over
" Bill Clinton's State of the Union Address January 23
1996 "We're for the People
" Al Gore's Acceptance Speech August 17
2000 "Bring America Together
" Al Gore's Concession Speech December 13
2000 Preparing for the 21st Century
Bill Clinton's Farewell Address January 18
2001 Chapter 6. Resigned to Opposition: Democrats in the George W. Bush Years
Introduction Changing Senate Leadership
Richard Durbin Speaks about James Jeffords's Party Switch May 24
2001 "America Suffers Today
" Richard Gephardt's Speech after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks September 11
2001 "Both Parties Stand United
" Tom Daschle's Speech after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks September 12
2001 "Today I Weep for My Country
" Robert Byrd's Speech on the Iraq War March 19
2003 "Reporting for Duty
" John Kerry's Nomination Acceptance Speech July 29
2004 The Democratic Vision
Democratic Responses to George W. Bush's State of the Union Address February 2
2005 "Let Us Be the Congress
" Nancy Pelosi's Speech upon Taking the Oath of Office January 4
2007 Chapter 7. Making History: Hope and Change in the Rise and Reign of Barack Obama
Introduction "We've Changed This Country Before
" Barack Obama's Announcement of Candidacy February 10
2007 "I Am Still Standing
" Hillary Clinton's Remarks at the New Hampshire Democratic Party 100 Club Dinner January 4
2008 "Yes We Can
" Barack Obama's Remarks on Election Night November 4
2008 "This Is the Meaning of Our Liberty
" Barack Obama's First Inaugural Address January 20
2009 "We Are a Nation That Does What Is Hard
" Barack Obama and Joe Biden
Remarks at the Signing of the Health Insurance Reform Bill March 23
2010 "Justice Has Been Done
" Barack Obama's Remarks on the Death of Osama bin Laden May 2
2011 "Our Journey Is Not Complete
" Barack Obama's Second Inaugural Address January 20
2013 Timeline
Further Reading
Index
About the Authors