Description: "Leader: "P2 Gov. Sargent #10183 10/11/74"; "P2 Provincial Congress 10/11/74"; Governor Francis Sargent speaks about the possibility of bringing in troops to keep the peace if necessary. Silent footage of men in colonial dress marching down the street with men and women following. Roger Goodrich reporter standup about the anniversary of the convening of the first Provincial Congress. Church bells ring while men play fifes and drums. Reporter outtakes and more footage of the colonial men marching. Bystanders watch the parade. People walk into a church and listen to speakers. More of Governor Sargent's speech."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 10/11/1974
Description: Leader: P1 U.S. Attornies #10189 10/11/74; Press conference with five attorneys from the US Justice Department Civil Rights Division who were sent to Boston by Attorney General William B. Saxbe to help prosecute Federal crimes arising from violence over school busing. Attorney John Conroy answers questions from the press. William C Gardner, John Scott, Dennis Dimsey, and David Rinzel also in attendance. Film speeds up during one section. Possibly unrelated silent footage of a Boston police car stopping and fire trucks on the street.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 10/11/1974