JFK campaign spots
JFK campaign spots
JFK campaign spots/political advertising for the presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy on civil rights. Woman slides sign into holder; the sign says, "Fountain Closed in Interest of Public Safety." Young woman asks Senator John F. Kennedy a question. Shots of JFK answering and the crowd. "John F. Kennedy for President Presented by Citizens for Kennedy" with JFK smiling. Male Voiceover: "Today during this presidential campaign, there is one outstanding moral issue: Civil Rights." Young woman, in the audience, asks, "What legislation do you have in preparation on the civil rights issues?" John F. Kennedy replies, "First, there's a good deal that can be done by the executive branch without legislation. For example, the President could sign an executive order preventing discrimination in housing tomorrow. Secondly, the President could compel all companies which do business with the government to practice an open, fair hiring of personnel wihout regard to race, creed or color. I think that the failure of President to indicate his endorsement of the Supreme Court decision has cost the President. I hope the next President of the United States stays the..that he stands for peoples's rights! That he stands for a fair chance for all Americans! A decent education to get a job and hold it!" Male Voiceover: "Vote for the candidate who's fair, John F. Kennedy for President!"