The 1968 Presidential Race: Fred R. Harris as Potential VP for Hubert Humphrey
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- The 1968 Presidential Race: Fred R. Harris as Potential VP for Hubert Humphrey
- Date Created:
- 1967-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57
- Description:
- The article discusses potential vice presidential candidates for Hubert Humphrey in the 1968 presidential election, focusing on Fred R. Harris, a young and intelligent senator from Oklahoma. Other potential candidates, such as Edmund S. Muskie and Sargent Shriver, are also mentioned. The article highlights the challenges Humphrey faces in choosing a running mate who can appeal to various demographics and help him win the election. Southern Democrats are seen as a key element in the Humphrey coalition, and their support is important in the decision-making process. Ultimately, the article suggests that Humphrey's choice for vice president could impact his chances of winning the presidency.
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_26_3_282_19_0000, Box, 282, 19, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 1 Page
