Jackie Gleason arrives at the Orange Bowl in Miami

The Rally for Decency held in the Orange Bowl in Miami attracted over 35,000 
people, including Jackie Gleason (above) and the Lettermen. The rally was in 
support of a teenage crusade for decency in entertainment. The event was
organized after Jim Morrison, the lead singer of The Doors, was charged with
indecent exposure during a concert in Miami held on March 1. 

Julie James, a member of the Rally For Decency crusade said…”this is not
a protest rally, we’re not against something, we’re for something, talks on
God and sex”. Teenage speakers gave three minute talks on God, parents,
patriotism, sexuality and brotherhood. The rally, which appeared to have an
even amount of teenagers and adults in attendance, was later commended
by then President Richard Nixon. 

FBI letter

Jim Morrison leaving a Miami courtroom

Sandy Kozel

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, winning
for Best Original Story. In 1989, the Library of Congress added the movie to the 
United States National Film Registry.  

The filibuster scene