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people there, to recognize in an humane way by humane policies, their rights to
protection, aid and relief, to extend to them the broad and beneficent humani-
tarianism of the cult of democracy, was the great work of Jackson. And by
following, the same line off reasoning, we can bring to our own day the application
of humanitarianism through democratic administration. In recent years, we
have witnessed the greatest humane, social benevolence ever practiced by any
national administration to the benefit of suffering people.

In its administration of Social Security, of Old Age Assistance, of Aid to
the Unemployed, to the crippled and to the dependent children, the present
Democratic Party has achieved the real purpose for which it came into existence.
And in giving credit where credit is due, let it be definitely understood that
the fulfillment in our day of the aims of social security to the lasting benefit
of the present and future generations, has been due to the leadership, the
initiative, but above all, to the humanitarianism of another great Democrat
who, tonight, occupies the White House in the person of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Running through all of those outstanding administrations is the same
basic and foundational principle. It is a recognition of the worth and dignity
of human beings. This prevailing attitude has spelled success for the Demo-
cratic Party and will continue to be its main bulwark.

It was Jefferson who wrote:

"The freedom and happiness of man are the sole objects of all legitimate
government. "

Fourteen words but a volume of thought and philosophy and purpose, em-
bodied in one sentence. And Jefferson's doctrine, thus expressed, was echoed
by Andrew Jackson and has been enunciated in action, as well as by word, by
President Roosevelt.

In addition to the actual accomplishment of a social security program,
concerning which previous administrations had merely talked, many other ac-
complishments can be cited to the present day credit of the Party founded by
Jefferson and Jackson. No incoming administration throughout the entire
period of American history ever faced a greater crisis than existed in 1933
when the closing days of the Hoover Administration resounded with the clang
of the closing doors of every banking institution in the United States. Many
financial institutions were in collapse and chaos threatened the Country. Under
the magnificent leadership of our President, this problem was not only solved
but provisions were made to prevent any recurrence. The insurance of bank
deposits was perfected. The gambling with other people's money by un-
scrupulous bankers and stock-brokers was effectively stopped.

Furthermore, a farm program has been written which for the first time
has given agriculture its deserved place with finance and industry. This Ad-
ministration has recognized that upon the farmer's success depends, in no
small measure, the success of the Country.

The pump-priming activities of government undoubtedly have started the
wheels of industry moving forward. Through WPA and PWA projects, through
Federal Housing and Home Owners' Loan undertakings, the Federal Govern-
ment has tided over much needed activities in various sections of the Country.
The inauguration and pursuance of CCC camp activities have not only resulted
in material assistance to countless rural and urban sections but, what is even
more important, they have had an intangible value not to be reckoned by