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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 as cautious campaigner

Description: Dukakis speaks in Lowell, inaugurates his train campaign à la Truman's whistle stops. He answers suggestion that he is not campaigning aggressively enough against Bush. Paul Tsongas.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/22/1988

Dukakis campaign speech

Description: Michael Dukakis gives speech at UMass Amherst to mark opening of new polymer center. Stresses importance of research and development in science and engineering to support American economy. “Good jobs at good wages.” Enumerates his plan: 1) strong economic leadership 2) investing in good schools 3) commitment to civilian and military research 4) partnership of government, industry, unions, universities to move America forward.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/30/1988

Dukakis campaign speech

Description: Michael Dukakis gives broad-reaching presidential campaign speech to luncheon gathering in Springfield. Interrupted frequently by applause. Touches on education, “good jobs at good wages,” quality of health care, economic patriotism in America.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/29/1988

Dukakis campaign speech

Description: Michael Dukakis delivers presidential campaign speech at Tufts University. Encourages improving science education and advancing technology, and making electronic products that compete in foreign markets. Recalls slim margin of victory for previous Massachusetts/Texas presidential ticket (JFK/LBJ). Repeats thematic campaign summary: “There are no shortcuts for making America #1. The best America doesn't hide, we compete. The best America doesn't waste, we invest. The best America doesn't leave any of its citizens behind, we bring everybody along. The best America is not behind us. The best America is yet to come.” Shakes hands with Jean Mayer.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/11/1988

Dukakis deflects Reagan's jabs

Description: Dukakis deflects Reagan's critical remarks aimed at him during speech delivered to Republican convention. Dukakis admires locally grown tomato, presents awards to Worcester police.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/16/1988

Dukakis implicated in Biden's troubles

Description: Gov. Michael Dukakis disavows involvement of his campaign in revealing videotape juxtaposing Kinnock speech with Biden's appropriation of unattributed quote. Political analysts comment.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/28/1987

Dukakis inauguration

Description: Inside State House for Dukakis' second inauguration. Bulger officiates. Sergeant at arms with scepter and top hat ushers Dukakis and Kerry down aisle to platform. Dukakis takes oath of office. Episcopal Rev. Coburn gives benediction. Kerry sworn in. Part of Dukakis' speech…ends with paraphrase of Greek pledge of citizenship: “We will never bring disgrace upon the Commonwealth by any act of dishonesty…”
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/06/1983