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African American identity

Description: Marcus Jones reports that some African American leaders, including Jesse Jackson, are promoting the use of the term "African American" instead of the term "black." Comedian Charles Cozart on the Arsenio Hall Show. Interview with Northeastern lecturer Robert Hayden, who promotes the use of the term. Hayden says that it is an accurate term that reflects the roots and history of African Americans. Interview with Elma Lewis, the Director of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, who believes that the term "black" is more inclusive. Lewis says that not all black people in the US are Americans. Interviews with students and teachers at the Ellis School in Roxbury about which term they prefer. Following the edited story is additional footage of Jones speaking to students and teachers at the Ellis School. Jones answers questions about his report on Jackie Robinson and the race relations of the time. This edition of the Ten O'Clock News also included the following item: Meg Vaillancourt reports that the Boston School Committee is deeply divided over whether to renew the contract of Laval Wilson
1:00:11: V: Footage from the Arsenio Hall Show. Charles Cozart (comedian) tells jokes in front of the audience. Marcus Jones reports that the African American community is debating the use of the term "black." Jones notes that Jesse Jackson (African American political leader) is urging the use of the term "African American" instead of "black." V: Shots of Jackson addressing an audience. Shots of African Americans in the audience. Footage of Robert Hayden (Lecturer, Northeastern University) saying that many people of color have been calling themselves "African Americans" for years. Hayden says that many universities have departments of African American studies. Hayden says that people of African descent were living in Boston in the eighteenth century; that those people referred to their community as "African." Hayden says that the term is "accurate" and "useful." Footage of Elma Lewis (Director, National Center of Afro-American Artists) being interviewed by Jones. Lewis says that she does not have to follow the trend. Jones notes that Lewis is opposed to using the term "African American." V: Footage of Lewis saying that Africa is a whole continent. Lewis says that the terms "Nigerian American" or "Jamaican American" are more appropriate than "African American." Lewis says that the term "black American" is more inclusive. Footage of Jones addressing a class at the David A. Ellis School in Roxbury. Jones asks how many of the students are aware of the debate surrounding the term "African American." A few students raise their hands. Jones says that he asked students and teachers at the Ellis School in Roxbury about the terms "African American" and "black." V: Shots of students. Footage of an African American female student saying that it does not matter which term is used. Footage of a Latina teacher saying that there should be no mention of race in identification terms. Footage of an African American teacher asking if the term would be extended to "Afro-English" for blacks living in England. Footage of an African American male student saying that he likes the term "brown." Footage of a female student saying that it doesn't matter. Footage of Hayden saying that the term might inspire some to think about their African roots. Hayden says that some people might begin to look into their family histories. Footage of Lewis saying that it is important to teach children to be proud of their African roots. Lewis says that not all black people in the US are American; that all black people in the US are black. Shots of African Americans walking on a street; of a group of students walking away from a school.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/15/1989

Ballot order determined

Description: Michael Connolly (Massachusetts Secretary of State) draws names from a spinning drum to determine the order of the names of the Democratic presidential candidates on the Massachusetts primary ballot. State officials Thomas Fitzgerald, Paul Williams and others draw names. Jesse Jackson gets the top position on the ballot; Connolly comments on Jackson's popularity with voters. Connolly endorses Walter Mondale; says that press conference was organized in order to raise voter awareness and to promote voter registration. Connolly tells the press that he expects to run for the US Senate. Kate McGrath (WGBH reporter) stands outside of Connolly's office to report on Massachusetts Presidential primary elections.
0:59:55: Visual: Shot of a large sign with an image of the Massachusetts electoral ballot for the Democratic presidential primary election. Michael Connolly (Secretary of State) steps up to a spinning drum. He asks for volunteers to help him choose names from the drum. Connolly announces that the eve of the presidential primary elections is two months away. Connolly notes that the presidential primary is on March 13; that the state primary election is on September 18; that the presidential and state elections will be held on November 6. Connolly notes that the governor held a press conference in the morning about voter registration and voter participation. Connolly announces that he will draw the names of the eight democratic presidential candidates in order to determine their ballot positions on March 13. Connolly notes that Ronald Reagan (US President) will be the only candidate on the Republican ballot. Connolly draws the first name. Connolly announces that Jesse Jackson (Democratic candidate for US president) will be the first name on the ballot. Shot of the sign with the image of the electoral ballot. Jackson's name is put on the first line of the ballot. Connolly invites Thomas Fitzgerald (state official) to draw the second name. Fitzgerald draws the name of Senator Gary Hart (Democratic candidate for US president). Shot of the sign with the image of the electoral ballot. Hart's name is put on the second line of the ballot. Connolly draws the name of Reubin Askew (Democratic candidate for US president. Paul Williams (state official) places Askew's name on the third line of the large electoral ballot. Paul Williams draws the name of George McGovern (Democratic candidate for US president). Williams places McGovern's name of the fourth line of the large electoral ballot. An older man pulls the name of Walter Mondale (Democratic candidate for US president). Williams places Mondale's name on the fifth line of the large electoral ballot. A male media photographer pulls the name of Ernest Hollings (Democratic candidate for US president). Williams places Hollings name on the sixth line of the large electoral ballot. Another man pulls the name of Alan Cranston (Democratic candidate for US president) . Williams places Cranston's name on the seventh line of the ballot and places the name of John Glenn (Democratic candidate for US president) on the eighth line. Shot of the sign with the image of the electoral ballot. Connolly says that there is approximately one month remaining for new voter registration. A reporter asks Connolly if Jackson's ballot position will be an advantage. Connolly says that he believes that the first ballot position is worth less than one percentage point. Connolly says that the voters are very familiar with the candidates. Connolly notes that Jackson is "on a roll"; that Jackson probably picked up supporters in his efforts to secure the release of Lieutenant Robert Goodman (US Navy) from Syria. A reporter asks Connolly which candidate he supports. Connolly says that he is endorsing Mondale. Connolly says that the presidential candidates are well-known; that the some candidates are more visible than others; that ballot position should have little effect on the outcome of the election. Connolly says that he is trying to raise voter awareness today; that he wants more people to register to vote. A reporter asks Connolly if he will be a candidate for US Senate. Connolly says that he expects to be a candidate for US Senate; that he will not yet announce his candidacy in deference to Paul Tsongas (US Senator). Connolly closes the press conference. Shots of the enlarged electoral ballot. 1:08:21: V: Shot of the exterior of Connolly's office. There is a holiday wreath on the door. The letters on the door read, "Michael Joseph Connolly, Secretary of the Commonwealth." Kate McGrath (WGBH reporter) stands outside of Connolly's office. McGrath notes that Connolly reminded voters that there are four weeks left to register for the presidential primary. McGrath reports that Jackson's top ballot spot may generate interest in the election among unregistered voters. McGrath does several takes of her close to the story.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/12/1984

Black Atlantans for Jackson

Description: Christy George reports from Atlanta on African American residents' views of the Democratic presidential ticket and the Democratic National Convention. George notes that Michael Dukakis needs to show African American voters that he wants their support. Interviews with employees and customers at the Auburn Rib Shack. The interviewees support Jesse Jackson and hope that Jackson will be named as Dukakis's running mate. George notes that both Dukakis and Lloyd Bentsen have good records on civil rights and that Jackson's supporters may be waiting for Jackson to throw his support behind Dukakis. Interviews with African Americans in Atlanta about Jackson and Dukakis. Many interviewees are skeptical about Dukakis. George's report also features footage of Jackson speaking to an audience and footage of Dukakis addressing the Democratic National Convention.
1:00:21: Visual: Footage of James Wyatt (Atlanta resident) driving his cab in Atlanta. Wyatt talks about how life has changed in Atlanta since the civil rights movement. Christy George reports that Wyatt is 84 years old; that he has been driving a cab for 52 years. V: Footage of Wyatt talking about how is mother used to work in the cafeteria of a white school. Wyatt says that she would bring the leftovers home to him. Footage of Jesse Jackson (African American leader) addressing an audience. Jackson talks about how his mother could not prepare a Thanksgiving meal for his family. Jackson say that his mother was busy serving another family's meal. Footage of Wyatt saying that he would have liked to have seen Jackson as the Democratic nominee or as the running mate of Michael Dukakis (Democratic nominee for US President). Christy George stands in front of the Auburn Rib Shack in Atlanta. George reports that Dukakis needs to ask African American voters what they want. V: Footage of an African American female working behind a counter in a restaurant. The woman says that some voters may vote for the Republican ticket if they are disappointed in the Democratic ticket. Footage of an African American male saying that many voters will be upset if Jackson is left off of the Democratic ticket. Shot of an African American man working in the kitchen of the Auburn Rib Shack. George reports that workers and customers at the Auburn Rib Shack are hoping that Jackson will named to the Democratic ticket. V: Footage of an African American man saying that many African Americans registered to vote in order to vote for Jackson. Footage of Dukakis speaking from a podium at the Democratic National Convention. Jackson and Lloyd Bentsen (US Senator) stand on each side of Dukakis. Dukakis says that he wants Jackson and his supporters to play a major role in the presidential campaign. George reports that Dukakis and Bentsen both have good civil rights records. George notes that African American voters may be waiting for Jackson to throw his support behind Dukakis. V: Footage of an African American woman in the driver's seat of a car. The woman says that Jackson deserves a chance. Footage of an African American woman saying that it is time for a change; that the US is ready for an African American candidate. Footage of two women wearing T-shirts which read, "Jesse Walk Out." The women say that Dukakis should go back to Massachusetts. Footage of Wyatt talking about Dukakis. Wyatt says that he has not heard much about Dukakis; that the Democratic Party needs a good leader. Shot of Wyatt's cab turning a corner.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/18/1988

Black Mississippi delegates

Description: Christy George reports from the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta. George reports that Atlanta is the heart of the new South; she adds that the region is becoming more diverse, and has been energized by an influx of industry and culture. George reports that the Mississippi Delegation to the Democratic National Convention is said to lead the region on issues of race relations. George notes that the Mississippi delegates are representative of the new South. Interviews with Mississippi delegates Jesse Banks, Ed Cole, Isaiah Frederides, Sherry Fisher, Deborah Dunn and Joe Gaitlin. Each delegate expresses pride in the political process and talks about the changes in the state of Mississippi. George reviews the struggle by African Americans for inclusion in the Democratic Party. George discusses the history of African Americans at the Democratic National Convention from 1948 to 1968. George's report includes footage of civil rights protesters in the 1960s and footage of the Democratic National Convention in the 1960s. George's report is also accompanied by footage of Jesse Jackson at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. George notes that Jackson has led a new group of people into the Democratic Party.
1:00:16: Visual: Black and white footage from Eyes on the Prize of Fannie Lou Hamer (Mississippi Freedom Delegation) at the Democratic National Convention in 1964. Black and white footage from "Eyes on the Prize" of African Americans exiting a bus; of white political officials. Shots of a uniformed man taking American flags from the hands of African American demonstrators; of African American demonstrators marching with American flags. Shots of a Democratic National Convention from the 1960s. Christy George reports that African Americans have been fighting for inclusion in the Democratic Party since 1948; that white delegates from Mississippi and Alabama walked out of the convention in 1948 to protest a civil rights plank in the party platform. George notes that the Mississippi Freedom Delegation was seated at the Democratic National Convention in 1968. V: Footage of Jessie Banks (resident of Tchula, Mississippi) talking about the seating of the Mississippi Freedom Delegation at the 1968 convention. George reports that Banks is now a Mississippi delegate to the Democratic National Convention; that the Mississippi delegation is said to lead the South on the issue of race relations. V: Shot of the Mississippi delegation on the floor of the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Footage of Jesse Jackson (African American political leader) addressing the convention on July 19, 1988. Jackson announces that Ed Cole (Mississippi delegate) is the leader of the Mississippi delegation; that Cole is African American. Shots of Jackson exiting a building. He waves to voters. A bus awaits Jackson. A banner on the bus reads, "Rainbow voter registration campaign." Jackson stands in the entrance to the bus, waving to supporters. George reports that Jackson has a led a new group of people into the Democratic Party. V: Footage of State Representative Isaiah Frederides (resident of Gulfport, Mississippi) says that his mother was a domestic servant; that his mother was fired from her job when he tried to register to vote; that his father-in-law's job was threatened. Frederides says that he and his wife were the first two African Americans to register to vote in his county. Footage of Sherry Fisher (resident of Vicksburg, Mississippi) saying that she is attending a convention for the first time; that she wants to be a part of the US democracy. She says that it feels good to be a part of the changes in Mississippi and the US. Shot of delegates on the floor of the 1988 convention. George says that the "new South" is focused on sharing power between those of common backgrounds. V: Footage of Deborah Dunn (resident of Bruce, Mississippi) being interviewed by George. Dunn says that she is a white woman who has picked cotton and worked hard for what she has. Dun says that all southerners are proud of what they have achieved. Footage of Jackson addressing the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Jackson calls Atlanta the "crucible of the new South." V: Shots of the Atlanta skyline; of construction workers working on a new building in Atlanta. George reports that Atlanta is becoming a major urban center. V: Footage from WNEV-TV of an Atlanta Hawks basketball game. Footage of Joe Gatlin (resident of Laurel, Mississippi) saying that industry has come to Atlanta from the north; that industry has brought culture and diversity. Gatlin says that the South is diversifying while keeping some of its old values. Shots of the Atlanta skyline. George reports that diversity and new people may energize the Democratic Party as it is energizing the South. V: Footage of Banks saying that she has great hope for the nation; that the Democratic Party has great African American and white leaders. Christy George stands in downtown Atlanta. George reports that African Americans and whites live in harmony and prosperity in Atlanta; that the Democratic Party will begin to understand the "new South" after holding its convention in Atlanta.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/20/1988

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

Black supporters of Bush

Description: Meg Vaillancourt reports on issues of race in the presidential campaign. While the African American community has traditionally voted Democratic, Michael Dukakis is not receiving unanimous support from the African American community. Younger African Americans seem open to voting Republican. At a meeting of the Black Republican Leadership Council, Reverend Earl Jackson criticizes the Dukakis campaign and Ed Reed speaks out in favor of George Bush. Interviews with African American voters about which candidate they support. Many of the interviewees support Bush. Vaillancourt reports that some African American voters support Bush because they want to support the eventual winner. She notes that some African American voters are disillusioned with Dukakis for not choosing Jesse Jackson as his running mate. The African American community is still a Democratic stronghold, but that Dukakis may be alienating some African American voters in his effort to appeal to more conservative Democratic voters. Interview with Janice Thurmond of the Dukakis campaign about the campaign and his appeal to African American voters. Vaillancourt's report is accompanied by footage of Dukakis and Jackson at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. This edition of the Ten O'Clock News also included the following item: Curtis Davis of the Greater Roxbury Incorporation Project (GRIP)
1:00:22: Visual: Footage from CBS of Lloyd Bentsen (Democratic US vice-presidential candidate) being interviewed on October 26, 1988. Bentsen says that there are elements of racism in the campaign. Meg Vaillancourt reports that race has become an issue in the presidential election; that Democrats claim that Republican campaign advertisements are racist. Vaillancourt notes that Republican accuse Democrats of racially divisive tactics. V: Footage of the Reverend Earl Jackson (Black Republican Council) addressing a meeting of the Black Republican Leadership Council in Roxbury. Shots of the audience. Jackson accuses Michael Dukakis (Democratic US presidential candidate) of hypocrisy. Jackson remarks that Dukakis has kept his distance from the African American community during the campaign; that Dukakis is now accusing George Bush of racism (Republican US presidential candidate). Shots of an African American neighborhood; of African American female shopper. Vaillancourt reports that the African American community has traditionally voted Democratic; that younger African Americans have doubts about Dukakis. V: Footage of an African American female saying that she will vote Republican this year because Dukakis is not a good candidate for president. Footage of another African American female saying that she would vote for Bush because he seems like an honest man. Footage from CNN of Dukakis, Kitty Dukakis (wife of Dukakis), Jesse Jackson (African American political leader), and Jaqueline Jackson (wife of Jackson) with other Democratic Party leaders at the 1988 Democratic National Convention; of delegates at the convention. Vaillancourt reports that Dukakis is not running as strongly with African American voters as previous Democratic candidates. Vaillancourt reports that a poll has found younger African American voters to be more open to Republican overtures. V: Shots of the meeting of the Black Republican Leadership Council; of the attendees. Footage of Ed Reed (Black Republican Council) saying that Bush will make an effort to increase minority participation if elected. Vaillancourt reports that some African Americans are supporting Bush because they want to support the winner. V: Shots of African Americans residents on the streets of Roxbury. Footage of an African American man saying that Dukakis doesn't have what it takes to win. Vaillancourt reports that African American voters may not be convinced by the Republican Party's position on economic issues. V: Footage of an African American woman saying that she will vote for Dukakis because she is a poor, African American woman. Shots of a voter registration table in Dorchester. African American workers register African American residents to vote. Vaillancourt notes that many African American voters seem angry at Dukakis. V: Footage of an African American male saying that he is angry at Dukakis for not choosing Jackson as his vice-president. Footage of an elderly African American woman saying that she remembers when the candidates were nice to poor people. Footage from CNN of Michael Dukakis, Kitty Dukakis, and Euterpe Dukakis (mother of Michael Dukakis) at the Democratic Convention. Vaillancourt reports that Dukakis may be alienating traditional Democratic voters by trying to appeal to a wider spectrum of voters. Vaillancourt notes that the African American community is still a Democratic stronghold. V: Shots of African American residents on the streets of Roxbury. Footage of Janice Thurmond (Dukakis campaign) being interviewed by Vaillancourt. Thurmond says that young African Americans take civil rights for granted. Thurmond says that Dukakis represents justice and a sense of fair play.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/27/1988

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

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

Candidates on AIDS testing

Description: PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ON MANDATORY AIDS TESTING. MICHAEL DUKAKIS SAYS "NO SUCH THING AS SAFE SEX." BUSH, BIDEN, JACKSON, KEMP.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/11/1987

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