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Dukakis announcement in Boston, Part 1

Description: On Boston Common, Michael Dukakis declares his presidential candidacy. Approaches the platform surrounded by Edward Kennedy, John Kerry, Ray Flynn, Evelyn Murphy, Pat McGovern, An Wang, Charles Stith, William Bulger, George Keverian, Charles Flaherty, Robert Crane, Harry Ellis Dickson, Kitty and their children. “A son of Greek immigrants announces his candidacy for the President of the United States.” Gay protest banner is pulled down. reel 1 of 2
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/29/1987

Dukakis announcement in Boston, Part 2

Description: End of Michael Dukakis' speech on Boston Common announcing his presidential candidacy. Shakes hands with Ray Flynn, Edward Kennedy, John Kerry, George Keverian, William Bulger, Robert Crane. Surrounded by Kitty, their children, mother Euterpe Dukakis, Harry Ellis Dickson, Evelyn Murphy, Pat McGovern and enthusiastic throngs. Elsie Frank on Dukakis' prospects. reel 2 of 2
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/29/1987

Dukakis announces candidacy

Description: Michael Dukakis officially announces presidential candidacy in NH and on Boston Common. Harry Ellis Dickson says "Kitty is married to next president of US." Evelyn Murphy, Ray Flynn, John Kerry, Edward Kennedy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/29/1987

Dukakis on Kitty's addiction

Description: Michael Dukakis press conference on Kitty's disclosure that she was addicted to prescription drugs and sought treatment. He is asked if he has ever been chemically dependent; answers no.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/08/1987

Dukakis pre-announcement

Description: Introduced by press secretary James Dorsey, Michael Dukakis holds state house press conference to announce formation of presidential campaign committee as a prelude to official candidacy. He uses the marathon as a metaphor for the campaign. Concludes statement with traditional Greek oath of honor and duty. Takes questions from press. Evelyn Murphy, Kitty Dukakis.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1987

Dukakis' Inaugural Ball

Description: Michael Dukakis, Kitty et al. at inaugural ball. Euterpe Dukakis says Mike will be the first Greek president. next
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/08/1987

Dukakis' success in fundraising

Description: Gov. Michael Dukakis holds fundraiser at Boston World Trade Center and celebrates $8.5 million bounty reaped so far. Plays trumpet. Robert Farmer, Kitty Dukakis.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/29/1987

Kitty Dukakis interview on addiction

Description: Candid interview with Kitty Dukakis in her home after five years of sobriety. She talks about her addiction to prescription drugs, and the potential risk associated with habit forming and mood altering drugs. She talks about her husband, Michael Dukakis, confronting her when he found her pills. She compares her personality on pills to her personality when sober. They shoot cutaways. Christopher Lydon reasks questions for editing. Editor's note: Content given off the record was edited out of this footage.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/08/1987

Kitty Dukakis' former pill dependency

Description: HOW GOV MICHAEL DUKAKIS IS HOLDING UP AFTER KITTY TELLS OF PAST PILL DEPENDENCE. addiction.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/10/1987

Sculpture dedication and art students

Description: Kitty Dukakis dedicates sculpture in park on Huntington Avenue. Plight of sculpture students at Mass College of Art - studios and materials expensive, public exhibition space scarce.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/30/1987