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Willkie Acceptance Speech Fires Up Nation
Wendell Willkie accepts the Republican nomination before a huge Elwood audience. He pledges to defend American democracy, unite all Americans, and pursue growth through production while criticizing the Roosevelt administration and advocating a strong home front and prepared defense. He vows sacrifice and service to rebuild prosperity and liberty.
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