Heroes for a Better World

Hubert H. Humphrey
(1911-1978)

38th US Vice-President
Hubert Humphrey Civil Rights Award
1979 Congressional Gold Medal
1980 Presidential Medal of Freedom

birthdate: May 27
birthplace:
Wallace, South Dakota

QUOTES

-Civil Rights-
None of us would trade freedom of expression for the narrowness of the public censor. America is a free market for people who have something to say, and need not fear to say it.

- Community-
The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbor.

- Elders-
It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped.

- End Racism-
The ugliness of bigotry stands in direct contradiction to the very meaning of America.

- Freedom -
our land is now, more than ever before, the last best hope on earth. I know that we can--I know that we shall--begin here the fuller and richer realization of that hope--that promise of a land where all men are truly free and equal, and each man uses his freedom and equality wisely and well

Yes, a new day is here. Across America -- throughout the entire world -- the forces of emancipation are at work. We hear freedom's rising chorus: “Let me live my own life. Let me live in peace. Let me be free," say the people.

- Hunger -
Peace can sink roots only in a world free from poverty, hunger, disease, ignorance and greed.

Food and Fiber as a Force For Freedom

"Before people will do anything, they have got to eat. And if you are really looking for a way for people to lean on you and to be dependent on you, in terms of their cooperation with you, it seems to me that food dependence would be terrific."

- Human Rights-
"The time has arrived in America for the Democratic Party to get out of the shadows of states' rights and walk forthrightly into the bright sunshine of human rights." 1948

And it is to these rights -- the right of law and order, the right of life, the right of liberty, the right of a job, the right of a home in a decent neighborhood, and the right to an education -- it is to these rights that I pledge my life and whatever capacity and ability I have.

there can be no compromise on the right of personal security; there can be no compromise on securing of human rights.

-Patriotism-
What we need are critical lovers of America - patriots who express their faith in their country by working to improve it.

- Peace-
The pursuit of peace resembles the building of a great cathedral. It is the work of a generation. In concept it requires a mater-architect; in execution, the labors of many.

- Other Quotes -

We must make this moment of crisis a moment of creation. As it has been said: “In the worst of times, a great people must do the best of things.” And let us do it.

 


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