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Black officials in white suburbs

Description: Marcus Jones reports on the emergence of African American elected officials in the predominantly white suburbs of Boston. Gretchen Underwood was elected to the Wellesley Town Meeting as a member of the recently formed Wellesley African American Coalition. The coalition was formed after an incident of harassment in Wellesley involving Dee Brown of the Boston Celtics. Virginia Nelson placed second out of fourteen candidates in the Milton elections. Selectman Charles McKenney will become the chairman of the Ayer Board of Selectmen next year. Interview with Underwood and Nelson about their experiences as African American elected officials in the suburbs. Underwood talks about African American political action groups in other suburbs. Jones's report is accompanied by footage of McKenney and footage of the towns of Wellesley and Milton. This edition of the Ten O'Clock News also included the following item: Carmen Fields interviews Libertarian candidate Richard Boddie
0:59:31: Visual Shots of Charles McKenney (Selectman, town of Ayer); of Gretchen Underwood (Wellesley Town Meeting Member); of Virginia Nelson (Milton Town Meeting Member). Shots of McKenney, Underwood and Nelson each being interviewed by Marcus Jones (WGBH reporter). Jones reports that McKenney, Underwood, and Nelson are all town officials; that the three are part of a surprising emergence of black power in the suburbs. V: Footage of Underwood being interviewed by Jones. Underwood says that Wellesley was no different than other places where she could have campaigned. Underwood says that some people were offended because she campaigned as "a candidate of difference." Underwood says that she wanted to put the issue out in front for voters; that she was running for office because of the issue. Shots of downtown Wellesley, MA. Jones reports that Dee Brown (Celtics basketball player) was harassed in Wellesley in September of 1990; that the incident awakened Wellesley's African American community. Jones reports that Brown was mistaken for a robbery suspect while house-hunting in Wellesley; that the incident embarassed the town. Jones notes that the Brown incident was a catalyst for bringing frustrated African Americans in Wellesley together. V: Shot of Underwood walking with Jones in front of a home in Wellesley. Footage of Underwood being interviewed. Underwood says that the Brown incident brought the issue to everyone's attention at the same time. Underwood says that most African Americans in Wellesley have experienced individual acts of discrimination. Underwood says that the Brown incident forced the town to have an open Selectmen's meeting; that a number of African Americans spoke out at the meeting. Underwood says that the meeting brought the African American residents together. Jones reports that the Wellesley African American Coalition was founded after the Brown incident; that Underwood ran for the position of Town Meeting Member with the support of the coalition. Jones notes that Underwood is an administrator at Brookline High School. V: Shots of Underwood exiting the front doors of Brookline High School; of Underwood walking on a path outside of the school. Jones reports that thirteen seats were open; that Underwood placed fourteenth in the election. Jones notes that Underwood was appointed to a seat when one of the Town Meeting Members resigned. Jones reports that Nelson placed second out of fourteen candidates in an election in Milton. V: Shot of Nelson and Jones walking through the lobby of a corporate office. Footage of Nelson being interviewed by Jones. Nelson says that minorities need to have a voice in town affairs. Jones asks Nelson if she is putting the town government on notice. Nelson says that she is letting her presence be known to the town; that she will speak out for minorites and other groups. Nelson says that she is not only representing minorities. Jones reports that the death of Charles Hardison (Milton teenager) made Nelson realize the need for African Americans to be active in town government. V: Shots of a sign for Milton; of the exterior of the Milton Town Office building. Footage of Nelson being interviewed by Jones. Nelson says that everyone should exercise their voices; that African American residents pay their taxes; that African American residents should be represented in the town government. Nelson says that she hopes that other residents of color will become active. Jones reports that all of these African American town officials see their involvement as the beginning of a new activism. Jones reports that McKenney is in line to become the highest-ranking African American town official in Massachusetts. Jones notes that McKenney will become the chairman of Ayer's Board of Selectmen next year. V: Shot of McKenney speaking with another man on the steps of the Post Office in Ayer. Jones notes that Nelson is running for a seat of the Milton School Committee. V: Shot of Nelson talking to Jones in the lobby of a corporate office. Jones reports that Underwood says that African Americans in Foxboro, Wayland, and Southborough are talking about forming political action groups in their towns. V: Shot of Underwood and Jones walking through the yard of a house in Wellesley. Footage of Underwood being interviewed by Jones. Underwood says that African Americans are prepared to take an active role in town government; that African Americans are ready to pay their "dues." Underwood says that African Americans are going to keep running for office. Shot of the Wellesley Town Hall.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/22/1991

Black perspective on Persian Gulf

Description: Marcus Jones reports that Jesse Jackson traveled to Iraq and Kuwait last weekend in order to interview Saddam Hussein. Jackson traveled to Iraq as a journalist, but also managed to secured the release of US citizens trapped in the US embassy in Kuwait. Jones' report includes footage from Inside Edition of Jackson's meeting with Hussein and his return from Iraq. Interview with Urban Update producer Alicia Hilliard about media coverage of the Persian Gulf crisis and the minority perspective on the Persian Gulf crisis.
1:00:06: Visual: Footage from the TV show Inside Edition, including Inside Edition graphics. Shots of Jesse Jackson (African-American political leader) in Iraq; of Jackson on a plane; of Jackson exiting the plane. Shot of Jackson entering a building. Marcus Jones reports that Jackson was identified as a reporter on the TV news magazine Inside Edition. Jones reports that Jackson traveled to Iraq and Kuwait last weekend; that Jackson's activities were not those of a conventional journalist. V: Footage from Inside Edition. Jackson meets with Saddam Hussein (Iraqi leader). The two men speak through a translator. Jackson and Hussein talk about women and children who will return to the US with Jackson. Jones reports that Jackson interviewed Hussein; that Jackson secured the release of US citizens trapped in the US embassy in Kuwait. V: Shots of a US family; of Jackson standing with the US family. Jones reports that Jackson was treated as a welcome guest; that Jackson responded in kind. V: Footage from Inside Edition. Shots of a Iraqi man in military uniform. Shot of Jackson greeting a security guard on the other side of a glass window. Shots of Jackson at the airport with US citizens who traveled with him from Kuwait. The media takes photographs. Shots of two girls greeting a relative at the airport. Jones reports that a Wall Street Journal/NBC poll shows that most African Americans approve of Jackson's direct and personal approach to resolving the Persian Gulf Crisis. Jones notes that the same poll shows that most white Americans believe that a show of US military might will resolve the crisis. V: Shots of Jackson meeting with Hussein; of Hussein during the meeting. Footage of Alicia Hilliard (producer, Urban Update) being interviewed by Jones. Jones asks about the minority perspective on the Persian Gulf Crisis. Hilliard says that African Americans may sympathize with Kuwaitis and Iraqis because Kuwaitis and Iraqis are people of color. Hilliard wonders whether African American and other minority US soldiers will feel comfortable shooting at Kuwaitis and Iraqis. Hilliard says that the mainstream media ignores this angle. Jones reports that Hilliard is the producer of Urban Update on WHDH; that Urban Update focuses on minority issues and perspectives. Jones reports that Hilliard says that the mainstream media has ignored the minority perspective on the crisis. V: Footage of CBS Evening News coverage of the Persian Gulf Crisis. Shot of Dan Rather (CBS News anchor) reading the news. Footage of Hilliard being interviewed by Jones. Hilliard says that the media is not sensitive to those who differ from the norm. Hilliard says that "people do not relate to people who are different." Jones reports that Jackson counts himself among the minority of African Americans who support Bush's military build-up in the Persian Gulf. V: Footage of Jackson being interviewed on the set of Inside Edition. Jackson says that war becomes inevitable if talking is impossible. Inside Edition graphics and closing credits.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/04/1990

Brooke concession speech

Description: Senator Edward Brooke concedes the Senate race to Paul Tsongas in the ballroom of the Copley Plaza Hotel. With him on the stage are supporters including State Sen. William Owens, his mother Helen Brooke, community leader Elma Lewis, and campaign field director Thomas Trimarco. Sharon Stevens reports from behind the cheering crowd, anticipating Brooke's speech; Natalie Jacobson (WCVB reporter) is on the stage, waiting to interview Brooke after the speech. Brooke thanks the crowd, his family, and his campaign staff. Brooke congratulates Tsongas for waging an honorable campaign. Brooke says that he will do his best to assure the smooth transition of the Senate seat and that he continues to support full equality and justice for all. Brooke thanks voters for giving him the opportunity to have served as both State Attorney General and US Senator and assures those who did not vote for him that he has no bitterness toward them. Brooke shakes hands and answers questions from the press as he slowly makes his way off stage surrounded by an entourage. B-roll of Brooke supporters in ballroom after the speech.
0:58:17: Visual: Shot of Edward Brooke (US Senator) at a podium, waving to a cheering crowd in the ballroom of the Copley Plaza Hotel. A large campaign banner behind him reads, "Brooke - United States Senator." William Owens (State Senator), Helen Brooke (Edward Brooke's mother), Elma Lewis (African American community leader), Thomas Trimarco (field director for Brooke's campaign) and other supporters are all on stage with Brooke. Sharon Stevens (WGBH reporter) stands behind the cheering crowd, anticipating Brooke's speech. 0:59:15: V: Brooke thanks the crowd, which continues to cheer for him. Brooke says that preliminary results show Paul Tsongas (candidate for US Senator) to be the victor. Brooke congratulates Tsongas for waging an honorable campaign. Brooke says that he will do his best to assure the smooth transition of the Senate seat. Brooke thanks his campaign workers and contributors for their support. Brooke notes that there are US Senators who will continue to fight for senior citizens, minorities, the poor, and the handicapped. Brooke says that he continues to support full equality for women and equal justice for all. Brooke thanks voters for giving him the opportunity to have served as both State Attorney General and US Senator. Brooke assures those who did not vote for him that he has no bitterness toward them. Brooke says that he leaves the Senate with the feeling that there is much left to be accomplished; that he remains committed to the causes he has supported. Brooke paraphrases Lillian Hellman, saying that "I could never cut my consciensce to fit the fashion of any year." Brooke commends his supporters for their hard work, faith and courage. Brooke thanks his family, his campaign manager, John Volpe (chairman of Brooke's campaign committee), and Trimarco. Brooke says that he regrets not having spent enough time with the voters of Massachusetts during the campaign. He notes that his Senate responsibilities kept him in Washington D.C. during much of the campaign. Brooke says that he wishes Tsongas well; that he is sorry he did not deliver a victory for his campaign workers and supporters. Brooke says that he is very happy that a woman has been elected to the US Senate. He jokes about going out to look for a job and wishes his supporters well. 1:09:35: V: Brooke shakes hands with members of the crowd. Natalie Jacobson (WCVB reporter) is on the stage with a microphone, waiting to interview Brooke. The crowd continues to clap for Brooke. Stevens recaps Brooke's speech. Brooke is still on the stage, talking to members of the media. The crowd remains on the floor. 1:11:11: V: Brooke remains on the stage. He waves to supporters. Members of the media surround him. He answers questions about the race and his future plans. A jazz band plays and the noise of the crowd is audible. Brooke attempts to move off of the stage. The media continue to surround him. Brooke waves at the crowd as he moves slowly off the stage. Flashbulbs go off as the media take his photograph. 1:15:51: V: Shot of a sign reading, "We still love you Ed. You're the best.". Shots of campaign supporters on the floor; of members of the crowd. Shots of the media and their equipment in the corner of the room. Members of the crowd mill about in the ballroom. Shot of the jazz band playing.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/07/1978

Brooke press conference on finances

Description: Senator Edward Brooke holds a press conference at the offices of Robert McGrath (attorney for Edward Brooke) to address a story about his personal finances that appeared in the Boston Globe. Brooke admits to making a false statement about the receipt of a personal loan in an out-of-court deposition for his divorce. Brooke says that he did not commit perjury by making a "misstatement" in the divorce proceedings; that he did not inflate his financial liability in the divorce settlement. Brooke discusses the divorce settlement and says that it is "fair and equitable." Brooke denies allegations by the Boston Globe that he spends more than he earns. Brooke describes the sources of his income, including details of the purchases and estimated values of his properties. Brooke apologizes to constituents and asks for their forgiveness and understanding. The media asks probing questions about his personal life and finances. Brooke admits that his daughter is responsible for leaking the story to the press.
11:27:58: Visual: Members of the media are gathered in a small room at the offices of Robert McGrath (attorney for Edward Brooke). The media waits for the arrival of Edward Brooke (US Senator). Members of the press are crowded into the small room. Some are sitting and some are standing. Camera crews set up cameras and microphones. Walt Sanders (WBZ) is among the reporters. 11:30:19: V: Brooke arrives and stands at the front of the room. McGrath stands at his side. Brooke says that the story in The Boston Globe about his personal finances is mostly correct. He notes that there was an error in the caption. Brooke says that he has never admitted to swearing falsely about a $49,000 loan. Brooke apologizes for making a "misstatement and a mistake." He asks for forgiveness and understanding from his constituents. Brooke admits that he never received a $49,000 loan from A. Raymond Tye (Boston liquor wholesaler). He adds that he made a false statement about the receipt of the loan in an out of court deposition for his divorce case. Brooke says that he does owe $49,000; that $2,000 is owed to Tye; that the remaining money belonged to his mother-in-law; that the money was in his control and spent according to the wishes of his mother-in-law. Brooke adds that his divorce is a private matter; that he does not want to discuss the $47,000 debt; that the debt is a family matter. Brooke notes that the out of court deposition was never signed; that McGrath and Monroe Inker (attorney for Brooke's wife) stated in the deposition that the debt was a matter to be settled privately. Brooke states that the depositions were never entered into court. He apologizes for having made a misstatement about the loan. 11:34:57: V: A reporter asks Brooke about allegations that he has been spending more than he has earned. Brooke says that those allegations in The Boston Globe story are untrue; that he has never spent more money than he has earned. Brooke adds that he made rough estimates of his living expenses in a financial statement for the divorce; that his income is comprised of his salary, honoraria received from speaking engagements, stocks, and rental fees from his properties on St. Martin and Martha's Vineyard. Brooke discusses details of the purchases and estimated values of his properties on Martha's Vineyard and St. Martin, his home in Newton, and his apartment in Washington D.C. Brooke notes that he bought his home in Newton with funds realized from the sale of his first home in Roxbury. He adds that he is regularly paying off a $125,000 loan which he received to pay for the property in St. Martin; that he is also paying a mortgage on his apartment in Washington D.C. Brooke says that he has no cash and securities holdings, despite reports to the contrary by The Boston Globe. Brooke notes that he has one checking account from which he pays all of his bills. He says that he would like to put an end to rumors about his "vast holdings." Brooke adds that there is nothing wrong with making a profit from a "sane" investment in real estate. 11:39:16: V: A reporter asks Brooke if he committed perjury in making a "misstatement" in the divorce proceedings. Brooke says that he did not commit perjury; that he admitted under oath to owing $49,000; that he misstated the party to whom he owed the money. The reporter insists that Brooke committed perjury by saying that he owed all of the money to Tye. Brooke insists that he did not commit perjury; that he stated the correct amount of money owed; that he said the money was owed to Tye in order to avoid bringing a private family matter into the court settlement. The reporter asks if his misstatement inflated his financial liability in the divorce settlement. Brooke says that he had always intended to pay back the money; that he had spent the money for his family with his mother-in-law's consent; that he did not inflate his liability because he was obligated to pay back the money. Brooke notes that his wife knew about the debt to his mother-in-law; that the debt did not affect the settlement. Brooke adds that the settlement gave his wife their home in Newton and the property in St. Martin as well as an annual alimony payment of $18,000 and all health and medical insurance. Brooke explains that he has assumed all mortgage payments for the property in St. Martin given to his wife in the settlement; that the divorce settlement was fair and equitable. Brooke says that divorce settlements are very painful; that he does not know how The Boston Globe gained access to the depositions; that he has never read the depositions. Brooke says that he wants to clarify the facts surrounding the divorce settlement because of inaccuracies in the story by The Boston Globe. Brooke says that he thinks his constituents will forgive him; that he has a strong record of public service. Brooke says that his mistakes in the divorce proceedings were not related to public funds or to his performance as US Senator. Brooke adds that he has never tried to cheat his wife; that he has never received any money through dishonest means. Brooke says that he will not take legal action against The Boston Globe; that their story was substantially correct. Brooke notes that he never admitted to falsely swearing about his finances under oath, as was reported in the Globe. Brooke says again that he made a "mistake and a misstatement." Brooke says that the depositions were not provided to the Globe by him or his attorney; that the depositions must have been provided by his wife or her attorney; that the depositions were never filed in court; that he never read them; that they exist for the sole purpose of reaching a financial agreement in the divorce settlement. A reporter asks Brooke if someone has "an axe to grind" about the settlement. Brooke says that someone peddled this story to the news media all over the state of Massachusetts and in Washington D.C.; that the release of the story coincides with his bid for reelection to the US Senate; that he feels like he is being "blackmailed." Brooke says that he thinks the story is being used in an attempt to force him to give up more to his wife in the divorce settlement. Brooke notes that he has given "three-fourths" of his assets to his wife in the settlement; that the settlement is fair and equitable. Brooke admits that his daughter, Remi, is responsible for leaking the story to the media. A reporter asks Brooke if his mother-in-law "holds the note" to the personal debt. Brooke responds that there is no note. Brooke explains that his mother-in-law received an insurance settlement of $100,000 from a car accident which left her paraplegic. Brooke says that this money was spent according to the wishes of his mother-in-law; that she gave him control of this money; that much of this money was spent on her doctor's bills and expenses; that he has been paying this money back and owes about $30,000. A reporter notes that Brooke sponsored legislation forcing full financial disclosure from US Senators. Brooke says that he has always fought against corruption in government; that full financial disclosure by US Senators is ethically important. A reporter asks Brooke if he has received a "bum rap." Brooke says no.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/26/1978

Brooke visuals

Description: Visuals related to the district attorney's inquiry into the finances and divorce case of Senator Edward Brooke. Shots include court drawings, newspaper headlines, and articles from The Boston Globe, photographs of A. Raymond Tye (Boston liquor wholesaler) and Brooke, and the typed cover of the district attorney's inquiry.
1:54:07: Visual: Shots of court drawings relating to an inquiry into the divorce case of Edward Brooke (US Senator). The drawings include Brooke sitting in the courtroom, lawyers approaching the judge's bench and testimony being given. 1:56:50: V: Shot of newspaper articles and headlines about the Brooke case. One Boston Globe article has a headline reading, "Brooke admits to swearing falsely on $49,000 loan." Another article includes a photo of A. Raymond Tye (Boston liquor wholesaler). 1:57:44: V: Shot of the typed cover page of the district attorney's inquiry into the Brooke divorce case. 1:58:32: V: Shot of another court drawing related to the inquiry into the Brooke divorce case. The drawing shows the judge sitting at the bench. The stenographer is seated in front of the judge. The lawyers stand in the courtroom. 1:59:24: V: Shots of the front page of The Boston Globe from Tuesday, August 22, 1978. A headline reads, "Brooke case: Fraud found, he's cleared. Medicaid to in-law held illegal by state panel." 2:00:39: V: Shots of a still photo of Brooke.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/22/1978

Budget for Dukakis proposals?

Description: Meg Vaillancourt reports that Jesse Jackson has challenged Michael Dukakis to come out with a budget for his proposed domestic programs, during a campaign debate. Dukakis has refused to release a budget so far. Interview with Issues Dirextor for the Dukakis campaign, Christopher Edley, who says that Dukakis is an experienced chief executive and that he does not need to release a budget during a presidential campaign. Vaillancourt reviews Dukakis's proposals on day care, affordable housing, and drugs. She notes that he has not talked about a budget for these proposals. Interview with community activist and Jackson supporter Mel King, who also supports Jackson in his demand for Dukakis's budget. Dukakis has talked about funding for his education proposals and for his "Rebuild America" proposal. Vaillancourt reviews Dukakis' budget priorities and notes that he would fund increases in domestic funding through cuts in the defense budget. Vaillancourt reviews the events of Dukakis's first term as Governor of Massachusetts. She notes that a massive state debt forced Dukakis to raise taxes and cut spending.
1:00:02: Visual: Footage of Jesse Jackson (Democratic US Presidential candidate) and Michael Dukakis (Democratic US Presidential candidate) at Steel Valley Debate in Pennsylvania. Jackson says that "Reaganomics" must be reversed. The audience applauds. Meg Vaillancourt reports that Jackson has challenged Dukakis to come up with a budget detailing which domestic programs need support and how Dukakis would pay for them. Vaillancourt notes that Dukakis has stuck to his own script; that he has refused to enter into a budget battle with Jackson. V: Footage of Dukakis at the debate. Dukakis says that partnerships between Washington DC, management, and labor need to be built. Vaillancourt reports that public-private partnerships are the key to Dukakis's domestic programs. V: On-screen visuals and text detail Dukakis's positions on day care, affordable housing, and drugs. Vaillancourt reports that Dukakis has called for "'a national partnership to create affordable day care for all'"; that Dukakis's position paper carries no price tag for his day care program. Vaillancourt reports that Dukakis supports a reallocation of money to build more affordable housing; that Dukakis's position paper carries no price tag for the affordable housing program. Vaillancourt reports that Dukakis would fight drugs by restoring funds to the Coast Guard and to other enforcement measures; that Dukakis's position paper carries no price tag for his anti-drug program. V: Shot of Jackson at the campaign debate. Footage of Christopher Edley (Issues Director for the Dukakis campaign) being interviewed by Vaillancourt. Edley says that Dukakis is an experienced chief executive; that Dukakis has put together ten balanced budgets in his tenure as Governor of Massachusetts. Edley says that an electoral campaign is not the time to put together a budget. Footage of Mel King (Jackson supporter) saying that the voters need to know about Dukakis's priorities; that voters need to know where Dukakis will find the money to implement his programs. Vaillancourt notes that Dukakis has talked about the budgets for two of his programs. V: Shots of Dukakis and Jackson at the campaign debate. On-screen text and visuals detail Dukakis's positions on job creation and education. Vaillancourt reports that Dukakis's "'Rebuild America'" program would "invest $500 million from federal government to regional development." Vaillancourt reports that Dukakis supports increasing the education budget by $250 million in his first year. Vaillancourt reports that Jackson would raise taxes on corporations and the wealthy to pay for his domestic programs; that Dukakis would like to generate additional money by cracking down on tax cheats and by making the government more efficient. V: Shots of Dukakis and Jackson at the campaign debate. On-screen text and visuals detail Dukakis's budget priorities. Vaillancourt reports that Dukakis will "finance all new domestic spending through cuts in Star Wars." V: Shot of King being interviewed by Vaillancourt. Footage of Dukakis speaking at a press conference in 1974. Vaillancourt reports that Dukakis promised no new taxes in his first campaign for governor of Massachusetts in 1974; that the massive state debt forced him to raise taxes and to cut spending. V: Footage of King being interviewed by Vaillancourt. King says that Dukakis has not learned the lesson of 1974; that Dukakis has not honored his commitments to meet the needs of people on welfare. King says that voters need to know where the money will come from for his programs. Vaillancourt notes that Dukakis probably does not want to quote specifics in order to avoid becoming the captive of special interest groups. V: Shot of Dukakis at the campaign debate. Footage from C-Span of Walter Mondale (1984 Democratic US Presidential candidate). Vaillancourt reports that Dukakis has avoided giving Jackson specifics outside of the areas of job creation and welfare reform; that Dukakis has left himself room to maneuver in the general election.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/25/1988

Byron Rushing and Howie Carr

Description: Christopher Lydon interviews in-studio guests Howie Carr (columnist, The Boston Herald) and Byron Rushing (State Representative) about the murder of Carol Stuart in Mission Hill. Carr talks about criticism received by the Boston Herald for running a brutal photograph of the murder. Rushing and Carr talk about how to solve the problem of violence on the streets. Rushing accuses city officials of making policy "based on frustration." He adds that the government must focus on the root of the problem. Rushing and Carr talk about class and race issues surrounding media response to the murder. Rushing says that education and community development will help to stop violence on the streets.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/25/1989

Campaign compilation reel

Description: This tape is a compilation of news stories from the 1988 presidential campaign. Paul Brountas (Michael Dukakis campaign chairman), Susan Estrich (Dukakis campaign manager), and John Sasso (former Dukakis campaign manager) speak at a press conference on September 2, 1988. Brountas and Estrich welcome Sasso back to the Dukakis campaign. Sasso apologizes for the events leading up to his resignation the previous year. Sasso is happy to rejoin the campaign. Sasso answers questions from the media. Jesse Jackson (African American political leader) addresses the NAACP Convention in July of 1988. He talks about his campaign for the presidency. Jackson talks about his disadvantaged background. He says that he is running for the presidency so that future African Americans can run for the presidency. William Bulger is the emcee at his annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast in 1988. Bulger and Robert Crane (State Treasurer) perform duets of Irish songs and parodies of Irish songs. Bulger exchanges witticisms and barbs with politicians at the breakfast including John Kerry (State Senator), Edward Kennedy (State Senator) and Michael Dukakis (Democratic candidate for Governor of Massachusetts). Jesse Jackson addresses an audience about the increase in poverty among African Americans under the administration of Ronald Reagan (US President). Jesse Jackson addresses an audience at Sanders Theater at Harvard University. Jackson talks about the civil rights movement. Thomas "Tip" O'Neill (former Speaker of the US House of Representatives) comes out of retirement to endorse Michael Dukakis for the presidency at a press conference outside of the Massachusetts State House. O'Neill defends liberals against Republican attacks. George Bush (Republican candidate for US president) and John Sununu (Governor of New Hampshire) speak at a press conference. Bush talks about the differences between him and Dukakis. Bush says that his views on the issues are more compatible with those of blue-collar Americans. Sununu answers questions from the media. Sununu criticizes Dukakis' performance as Governor of Massachusetts. Christy George interviews Alicia Munnell (economist). Munnell discusses Social Security, Medicare and the federal budget. Arlen Specter (US Senator) speaks at a press conference in front of the Massachusetts State House. Specter condemns Dukakis's furlough program in Massachusetts and his record on crime prevention. John Kerry (US Senator) is present. A reporter interviews a police official about crime prevention programs in Massachusetts. A reporter interviews Francis Bellotti (former Massachusetts Attorney General) and Ron Kaufman (coordinator for the Bush campaign) about crime in Massachusetts and the presidential campaign
1:00:05: Visual: Footage of a press conference at the Lafayette Hotel on September 2, 1988. Shots of members of an audience on their feet as they applaud. Paul Brountas (Dukakis campaign chairman), Susan Estrich (Dukakis campaign manager) and John Sasso (former Dukakis campaign manager) approach the podium. Brountas announces that Sasso has rejoined the presidential campaign of Michael Dukakis (governor of Massachusetts) as vice-chairman; that he and Estrich will continue in their positions. The audience applauds. Brountas reports that the campaign staff will report to Estrich; that he, Estrich, and Sasso will report to Dukakis. Brountas says that Sasso will bring strength, wisdom, and political insight to the campaign. Brountas says that Sasso will serve as an advisor to Dukakis; that Sasso will take on tough assignments and special projects. Brountas says that Sasso is a friend to Dukakis and the campaign staff. Brountas says that Sasso is a man of integrity and substance. Brountas says that the presidential campaign is entering its final phase; that the Dukakis campaign will reach out to the most talented members of the Democratic Party in the run up to the election. Brountas says that Sasso's return marks the beginning of this outreach process. The crowd applauds. Brountas says that Dukakis's success has energized the Democratic Party; that the Dukakis campaign has raised the hopes of Americans who have been excluded during the presidency of Ronald Reagan (US President). Brountas invites Estrich to speak. The crowd applauds. Estrich says that she and the campaign staff are happy to welcome Sasso back to the campaign; that she is happy to be working with Sasso during the final stretch of the campaign. Estrich says "welcome home" to Sasso. The crowd applauds. Sasso shakes Estrich's hand and kisses her cheek. Sasso shakes Brountas's hand. Sasso says that he is delighted to return to the Dukakis campaign; that he is committed to Dukakis. Sasso says that Dukakis will make an excellent president; that he has the strength and other qualities necessary to be president. The crowd applauds. Sasso says that he made an error in judgement last September. Sasso apologizes for hurting Joseph Biden (US Senator) and his family. Sasso says that Biden is a man of strong character; that Biden had attributed his quotations to Neil Kinnock (British Labour leader) on other occasions; that Biden never meant to mislead the American people. Sasso thanks Dukakis for his friendship. Sasso thanks Jack Connors (Hill Holliday Connors Cosmopulos Inc) for allowing him to take a leave of absence to rejoin the campaign. Sasso takes questions from reporters. Sasso says that Dukakis talked to him about rejoining the campaign earlier in the week. A reporter asks if the campaign of George Bush (Republican nominee for US president) has been able to put the Dukakis campaign on the defensive. Sasso says no. Estrich talks about other people who have been hired onto the Dukakis campaign at all levels in the past few weeks. Sasso says that he will adhere to the high standards set by Dukakis. Sasso says that there are contrasts and issues which must be highlighted for the voters as they make their choices. Sasso says that he will not shy away from pointing out those issues. The audience applauds. Sasso says that the Dukakis campaign has been reaching out to others since the beginning; that the campaign has reached out to Jesse Jackson (African American political leader) and to independent voters. Sasso says that the campaign is inclusive. A reporter asks Sasso about Lee Atwater (Bush campaign manager). Sasso says that he has no idea about what Atwater has planned. Sasso says that presidential campaigns are never easy; that Dukakis has met every challenge so far. Sasso thanks the reporters. The audience applauds. 1:13:00: V: Footage of Jesse Jackson addressing the NAACP Convention in July of 1988. Jackson talks about the need for a new direction for the nation. Jackson says that he plans to run for the presidency. Jackson says that he has been told not to run for the presidency because he cannot win. Jackson says that he has fought against the odds for his whole life. Jackson says that he is an "odds-breaker and a dream-maker;" that he will not turn back. The audience applauds. The crowd begins to chant, "Jesse." Jackson says that he is running because he wants to make his grandmother happy once more before she dies. Jackson says that he will run for the presidency so that future African Americans can run for the presidency. Jackson says that he wants every child in the US to believe that he or she can become president. Jackson says that he understands hard times and broken families. Jackson says, "if I can, you can." Jackson says that he understands all of the sociologists categories, including subclass, subculture, underclass, ethnic minority, and deprived. Jackson says that he was born to a teenage mother who was born to a teenage mother. Jackson says that he was delivered by a midwife into a three-room house. Jackson says that his house did not have an indoor bathroom; that his house was cold. Jackson says that his mother did not prepare a turkey dinner for the family on Thanksgiving Day; that his mother was preparing another family's turkey on Thanksgiving Day; that his family ate the leftovers from another family's dinner. Jones says that his mother worked hard to clothe him nicely for school; that his schoolteachers made less money than white teachers; that he still learned to read and write. The audience applauds. Jackson tells the audience not to surrender or to turn back. Jackson says that the struggle will not be easy; that he has faith. Jackson says that he will not turn back or surrender. Jackson says that he may not be elected as the Democratic nominee; that he knows he is qualified to be the Democratic nominee. The audience members rise to their feet and applaud. Jackson embraces NAACP leaders as he turns away from the podium. 1:20:17: V: Footage from Barry Cunningham's report on Jackson's speech to the NAACP Convention. 1:20:44: V: Footage from Cablevision of William Bulger's annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast in 1988. Michael Connolly (Massachusetts Secretary of State) calls out a light-hearted remark at the breakfast. William Bulger (President of the Massachusetts State Senate) stands at a podium with a hand-held microphone. An Irish band is arranged behind him. Bulger makes a few jokes in front of the audience. Bulger makes a joke at the expense of Thomas McGee (former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representative). McGee is seated near the stage. Shot of James Kelly (Boston City Council) laughing in the audience. Shots of the audience members, seated at long tables. Bulger makes references to Michael Dukakis (Governor of Massachusetts), Evelyn Murphy (Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts), Joseph Feeney (Chief Justice, Boston Municipal Court). Bulger notes that Newman Flanagan (District Attorney) is present. Shot of Flanagan. Bulger and Robert Crane (Massachusetts State Treasurer) sing a duet of Irish songs. Shots of audience members seated at the breakfast. Bulger continues to make jokes for the audience. Shot of Joe Moakley (US Congressman) seated at the breakfast. Bulger welcomes Moakley and asks if Dukakis and Kitty Dukakis (wife of Michael Dukakis) have arrived. Bulger introduces co-host Michael Flaherty (State Representative). Bulger roasts John Kerry (US Senator) who is seated next to McGee at the breakfast. Shot of Kerry. Bulger asks Kerry why Edward Kennedy (US Senator) never comes to the breakfast. Bulger jokes about the Boston Herald newspaper, which has been taken over by Rupert Murdoch (Australian media magnate). Bulger jokes about Kerry's wealth. Bulger jokes about US foreign policy in Nicaragua. Bulger jokes about Joseph Kennedy (US Congressman). Bulger jokes about running for the US Senate. Shots of the audience. Edward Kennedy arrives and approaches the podium. Kennedy presents Bulger with a bag of trash. Bulger tells Kennedy to bring the trash to Hyannisport. Dukakis approaches the podium and embraces Bulger as he is speaking. Bulger welcomes Dukakis. Dukakis sits down next to the podium. Bulger jokes about Dukakis's campaign strategy and his lack of charisma. Bulger jokes about Dukakis's Greek background. Bulger jokes about Dukakis's newfound national prominence. Bulger predicts that Dukakis will win the Democratic nomination. Bulger compliments Dukakis on his integrity and competence. Dukakis takes the microphone. Dukakis says that he will bring Bulger with him to the Democratic Convention in Atlanta so that Bulger can help him make back-room deals. Bulger makes a joke at the expense of Raymond Shamie (Chairman, Massachusetts Republican Party). Crane takes the microphone to sing a song about Bulger to the tune of an Irish song. The audience claps for Crane. 1:40:37: V: Footage from WBZ-TV of Jesse Jackson (African-American political leader) addressing an audience. Jackson says that one-third of African Americans are living in poverty after eight years of the Reagan administration. Shots of the audience. Jackson urges the audience to vote against George Bush (Republican nominee for US president). The audience applauds. Shot of an young African American man speaking to a reporter. 1:41:32: V:Footage of Jackson addressing an audience at Sanders Theater at Harvard University. The audience members stand on their feet as they applaud one of Jackson's remarks. Jackson talks about the civil rights movement. 1:41:55: V: Footage of Tip O'Neill (former Speaker of the US House of Representatives) arriving at a press conference outside of the Massachusetts State House. O'Neill greets other Dukakis supporters, including John Nucci (Boston School Committee). Kevin Fitzgerald (State Representative) says that much has been said about Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and the whole state of Massachusetts during the presidential campaign. Fitzgerald says that some have taken offense to those comments. Fitzgerald introduces O'Neill. Fitzgerald says that O'Neill will address some of the issues in the campaign. O'Neill thanks the audience. O'Neill says that he misses press conferences and public service. O'Neill says that he has been staying out of the public eye since his illness; that he speaks to Michael Dukakis (Democratic nominee for US president) about once a week. Dukakis says that Massachusetts is the only one of the fifty states that can compete with Berlin, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea or Singapore. Shots of the media and audience members. Many audiences hold Dukakis campaign signs. O'Neill says that Dukakis is the best candidate for the presidency. O'Neill accuses George Bush of forgetting his roots. O'Neill says that Bush was once a moderate Republican; that Bush has now-joined the ultra-conservatives. Shot of a Dukakis campaign sign. O'Neill says that Bush has lost sight of his eastern Republican support since he became vice president. O'Neill says that Dukakis is an innovator; that Dukakis is the best candidate for president. O'Neill invites questions from the media. The audience members applaud. A reporter comments that the Republicans have painted Dukakis as a "liberal." O'Neill says that there are few liberals left; that he was a liberal. O'Neill says that liberals developed "middle America." O'Neill says that sixty-five percent of Americans were impoverished when he started out in public life. 1:46:35: V: George Bush (Republican nominee for US President) speaks at a press conference. Bush says that he needs to get his message across to voters; that he needs to highlight the differences between him and Michael Dukakis (Democratic nominee for US President). Bush says that his views on gun control and other issues are more in line with "blue-collar America." Shots of the media at the press conference. Bush says that he must make it clear that his administration will keep the economic recovery going. Bush says that he will focus on "neighborhood values" and the role of the federal government in Americans. Bush thanks the media. He leaves the podium, accompanied by Barbara Bush (wife of George Bush). John Sununu (Governor of New Hampshire) approaches the podium. A reporter asks Sununu if he has a personal vendetta against Dukakis because of a disagreement over the Seabrook nuclear plant. Sununu says that he would like to correct some misperceptions about Dukakis. Sununu says that Massachusetts ranks fifth or sixth among the six New England states in terms of manufacturing jobs and jobs associated with trade. Sununu says that he is completely objective about the Dukakis campaign; that he has nothing personal against Dukakis. A reporter asks Sununu about Dukakis's objections to Bush's proposed budget. Sununu says that Dukakis is avoiding a discussion of the issues. Sununu encourages the media to focus on the debate instead of ancillary events surrounding the debate. Sununu says that Dukakis's employment record has been misrepresented. The audience includes David Locke (State Senator). 1:50:56: V: Christy George sets up an interview with Alicia Munnell (economist). Munnell tells George not to ask her a certain question about the economy. George asks Munnell about possible cuts to entitlement programs like Social Security. Munnell says that every government expenditure must be examined; that there is no reason not to look at Social Security. Munnell says that Social Security accounts for 22% of government outlays; that Social Security and Medicare account for almost 30% of government outlays. Munnell says that one must examine whether Social Security is contributing to the deficit problem. Munnell says that Social Security has been bringing in more money than it has been paying out for five years. 1:53:22: V: Arlen Specter (US Senator) speaks at a press conference in front of the Massachusetts State House. Specter says that he is at the conference on behalf of George Bush (Republican nominee for US president). Specter says that Bush wants him to compare the Bush position on crime control to that of Michael Dukakis (Democratic nominee for US president). Specter says that he will comment on Dukakis's controversial furlough program. Specter says that he has studied the furlough program. Specter reviews his record on crime and prison reform. Specter says that he advocates furlough programs if they are properly directed. Shot of the exterior of the Massachusetts State House. Shots of the press conference. Specter continues to talk about furlough programs. Shot of John Kerry (US Senator) at the press conference. Jim Braude (Tax Equity Alliance for Massachusetts) and Robert Rufo (Suffolk County Sheriff) are also in the crowd. Shot of Francis X. Bellotti (former Massachusetts Attorney General) and William Delahunt (Norfolk County District Attorney) at the press conference. Specter says that Dukakis's furlough program allows furlough releases for "career criminals" and those who were sentenced to life without parole. Specter takes questions from the media. Specter says that he invited Kerry and James Shannon (Massachusetts Attorney General). Specter invites Kerry to the microphone. Kerry says that he will talk about the meaning of the press conference. A reporter asks a police official about the press conference. The reporter asks the police official if Dukakis is "soft on crime." The police official says that the state of Massachusetts has not been "soft on crime"; that the state of Massachusetts has one of the lowest crime rates in the nation. The police official says that Dukakis deserves some credit for the low crime rate in Massachusetts. The police official says that law enforcement has been working together with elected officials to reduce crime. The reporter asks what Dukakis has done to help law enforcement. The police official says that Dukakis meets once a month with the Anti-Crime Council; that the Anti-Crime Council discusses issues and brings the law enforcement community together. The reporter asks if the police official is annoyed at Bush's rhetoric about crime in Massachusetts. The police official says that he came to listen to Specter today. Footage of Kerry speaking to an older white man after the press conference. Shot of Bellotti speaking to Ron Kaufman (coordinator for the George Bush electoral campaign). Footage of Bellotti being interviewed. A reporter asks if Dukakis's furlough program is flawed. Bellotti says that Dukakis tried to tighten up the state's original furlough program. Bellotti says that the media is focusing on furlough programs and the death penalty. Bellotti says that the crime rate in Massachusetts is below the national average; that it is easy to find fault with furlough programs. The reporter asks Bellotti if Bush is doing Dukakis a disservice by sending people out to talk about Dukakis's record on crime. Bellotti says that Bush's campaign rhetoric about Dukakis's record on crime is not true. Bellotti says that Dukakis has pushed all of the law enforcement units working together. Bellotti says that Bush's campaign rhetoric is politics as usual. Shot of Specter getting into his car in front of the Massachusetts State House. Footage of Kaufman being interviewed. Kaufman says that Specter has a lot of experience with criminal justice; that it is important for Specter to speak out on the issue. The reporter asks why Bush is having Specter and John Sununu (Governor of New Hampshire) travel the country to talk about Dukakis's record on certain issues. Kaufman says that this is an effective strategy; that there were twelve media cameras at Specter's press conference today. Kaufman says that Dukakis sent out a contingent of defenders.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 1988

Chinatown rally

Description: LONG GUANG HUANG SUPPORTERS MARCH THROUGH CHINATOWN WITH SIGNS; SAME RALLY AT CITY HALL. Mel King
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/18/1985

Coast Guard funding

Description: David Boeri reports that Senator Edward Kennedy took a cruise on a Coast Guard boat to Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. Little Brewster Island is the site of a lighthouse that was repaired with funds procured by Kennedy from the federal government. Funding for the Coast Guard has been cut by the federal government, resulting in closed facilities and fewer patrols. Interview with Robert Johanson, Rear Admiral of the US Coast Guard, about the budget cuts. Kennedy and Jesse Jackson have called for a restoration of funds to the Coast Guard. Coast Guard patrols can stem the flow of drugs into the US. Jackson talks about the Coast Guard. Kennedy on Little Brewster Island.
1:00:10: Visual: Footage of Edward Kennedy (US Senator) shaking hands with a Coast Guard officer on board a boat. Shot of a Coast Guard boat cruising in Boston Harbor. Shot of Kennedy with a cigar, walking toward the lighthouse on Little Brewster Island. Shots of the lighthouse. Shots of the Boston skyline from Little Brewster Island. David Boeri reports that Kennedy took a boat cruise with a crew of Coast Guard officers and reporters; that Kennedy was trying to draw attention to his legislative record on Boston Harbor; that the boat brought Kennedy to visit the lighthouse on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. Boeri notes that the lighthouse was repaired with funds from an amendment that Kennedy tacked on to an appropriations bill two years ago. Boeri notes that the the lighthouse marks the entrance to Boston harbor; that the lighthouse is still operational. Boeri adds that other lighthouses have been closed recently. V: Footage of Kennedy on Little Brewster Island. Kennedy says that light stations have been closed for budgetary reasons; that reduced services are the result of budget-tightening measures. Boeri reports from Little Brewster Island. The lighthouse is visible behind him. Boeri reports that Ronald Reagan (US President) and the Congress made cuts in the Coast Guard budget in 1988; that the Coast Guard has closed facilities. Boeri adds that the Coast Guard is running fewer patrols as a result of cuts in the budget for fuels, parts, and maintenance. Boeri reports that search and rescue patrols and fisheries enforcement patrols have been eliminated. V: Shot of a Coast Guard boat in Boston Harbor. Footage of Robert Johanson (Rear Admiral, US Coast Guard) saying that the Coast Guard has cut back on law enforcement patrols; that an increase in drug trafficking could be the result. Shot of a Coast Guard officer driving a boat. Boeri reports that the cuts in law enforcement patrols have provoked some to call for a restoration of money to the Coast Guard budget. V: Footage of Jesse Jackson from October 5, 1987. Jackson says that the Coast Guard needs to be stronger; that the Coast Guard can prevent the flow of drugs to the US. Footage of Kennedy on Little Brewster Island. Kennedy calls for a restoration of money to the Coast Guard budget. Boeri reports that Kennedy has called for Congress to transfer an additional $60 million to the Coast Guard budget. Shot of the Boston skyline from Little Brewster Island.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/04/1988