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Abstract
This speech was given by Charles “Pug” Ravenel (1938-2017) while campaigning against Senator Strom Thurmond – R (1902-2003) in the 1978 senatorial race. Ravenel discusses Thurmond’s contradictory statement about the necessity of taxes and inflation. Ravenel argues that inflation needs to be dealt with before tax cuts can be made. He also discusses differences between his approach to tax cuts and inflation reduction and Senator Thurmond’s approach. Ravenel also calls attention to several prominent social issues and states his stance on them. Ravenel also answers several questions from reporters after making his statements. Ravenel became the Democratic nominee, but he lost to Thurmond in the election.
Publication Date
Fall 1978
Unique Identifier
OH 064
Format
1 Cassette; MP3; WAV;
Length
00:22:45
Series
Politics
Disciplines
Oral History
Keywords
Strom Thurmond, 1978 Senatorial Race
Recommended Citation
Ravenel, Charles Dufort, "Interview with Charles "Pug" Ravenel - OH 064" (1978). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 064.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/201
LC Subject Headings
Businessmen -- South Carolina -- Charleston, Politicians -- South Carolina -- Charleston, Political candidates -- South Carolina, Campaign speeches -- South Carolina, Campaign speeches -- United States, United States. Congress. Senate -- Elections, 1978, Thurmond, Strom, 1902-2003