July 5
We are gathered to witness the certification of 26th Amendment which gives 11 million between 18 + 21 right to vote –
1. It is appropriate in the White House before 500 young Americans – leaving for Europe.
2. It is appropriate at this desk –
Jefferson – designed it – used it at Continental Congress – in Philadelphia –
1[inside circle] arthritis – stood up.
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You represent the strongest, richest nation:
1. Our strength is for peace – freedom – our goal a generation of peace.
2. Our wealth enables us to help abroad- flood in Rumania – Earthquake in Peru
1 – Education – Health – Hunger –
2 – We can do good things.
3- We look to quality of life.
3. You represent a spirit of ’76 –
1. America was young, idealistic confident – hope of world –
2. America is still young –
1 We need your idealism
your faith in God
faith in America
you believe in Peace
you believe in brotherhood
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Add to our wealth & our strength but most of all to our spirit
reinvigorated
renewed
3. You [illegible] America – Youth –
4. Now enjoy the refreshments – [illegible] food – but home cooking – well this is your home – enjoy it.
We are proud – We
July 5, 1971
We are gathered to witness certification of 26th Amendment to Constitution extending vote to 11 million voters ages of 18 + 21
It is appropriate in presence of 500 young Americans – 28 day tour of Europe :
It will be certified on Thomas Jefferson Desk at Constitutional Convention
1. He was 33 – arthritis
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2. Jefferson had high hopes – but would not have dreamed we would [illegible] so [illegible]
When you – go –
1. Represent a nation rich & strong –
2. Let them see the spirit of Young Amer-
– Revolution still going –
1. We believe in American Dream – We shall realize the American Dream – only when every American has a chance to realize it in his own life.
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Enjoy the food – It will be good – Refreshments –
3. Proud that America will use its strength to defend freedom – to keep the peace.
4. We want all people to enjoy –
1[inside circle] We are nation which can provide for poor. education – having – quality of life
set our goals higher –
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You can add to our strength wealth
5. Strength for Peace – for your generation –
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6. We need your spirit.
1 Idealism –
2 Moral purpose –
3 Courage –
4 The Spirit of ’76 – that [illegible] a [illegible] poor nation – the [illegible] of world –
