Harold Stassen And Tom Dewey Us Republican Candidates AKA Republican Candidates Speeches (1948)

Portland, Oregon, United States of America / USA MS Harold Stassen arriving at a live debate with his Republican presidential rival, Tom Dewey, on the issue “Should the Communist Party in the United States be outlawed?“ He walks across platform, and is greeted by Thomas Dewey. Also on platform are officials and reporters. MS Stassen and Dewey shaking hands. MS Small audience looking on. CU. Stassen speaking: “...have reached the conclusion that the communist organisations in the world are absolutely directed by the rulers of Russia in the Kremlin“. (Nat. sound). LS Stassen on the platform. CU. Stassen speaking: “... should directly make it illegal after its passage to carry on any organisation either above ground or below ground...“ (Nat. sound). MS White, middle American family listening to debate on the radio. CU Wife nodding head in agreement. CU. Stassen speaking: “...destroying the liberties of its people and bringing this country under the domination of the rulers of a foreign power.“ (Nat. sound).