Description: Boston College's 103rd commencement. Walter Mondale speaks to press on strategic arms reduction, before addressing Boston College commencement. He states the need to ratify the recently concluded strategic arms agreement with the Soviet Union. Graduates of the class of 1979 file onto field while band plays. Views of crowd, graduates. Speech welcoming friends and family.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/21/1979
Description: Republican presidential candidate Pete du Pont speaks at Boston College. States his opposition to INF treaty. Says "must defend freedom."
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/09/1987
Description: Reaction to Michael Dukakis' pre-announcement of his presidential candidacy. John DeVillars in state house hall draws analogy to JFK campaign. John Sasso in his office says two main campaign themes are economic opportunity for all and arms reduction; he will be judged on character, competence, integrity. Gold framed portrait of Dukakis. “I'm with the Duke” button.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1987