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Dukakis pre-announcement

Description: Introduced by press secretary James Dorsey, Michael Dukakis holds state house press conference to announce formation of presidential campaign committee as a prelude to official candidacy. He uses the marathon as a metaphor for the campaign. Concludes statement with traditional Greek oath of honor and duty. Takes questions from press. Evelyn Murphy, Kitty Dukakis.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1987

Gay foster parents

Description: Gays father on State House steps to protest new policy virtually prohibiting placement of foster children in their custody, in favor of traditional family settings.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/27/1987

Haitian suicide

Description: Reaction to and explanation of self-immolation of Haitian man on State House steps as act of martyrdom in protest of repressive conditions in Haiti and US support of its military government.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/02/1987

Health coverage for uninsured

Description: Uninsured / unemployed people gather at State House to protest lack of health coverage.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/22/1987

Holocaust exhibit

Description: Traveling exhibit at State House commemorates Holocaust with gruesome photos and artifacts from Auschwitz. Concentration camp survivors attend.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/07/1987

Hospital cost cap protest

Description: Hospital workers and administrators rally at State House in opposition to cost containment bill. Mitchell Rabkin, Beth Israel president.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/16/1987

Phantom voters at State House

Description: Representatives who are apparently absent from House chamber manage to have votes recorded in session-end madness. Kevin Poirier, Jonathan Healy, William Nagle.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/17/1987

Reaction to Dukakis pre-announcement

Description: Reaction to Michael Dukakis' pre-announcement of his presidential candidacy. John DeVillars in state house hall draws analogy to JFK campaign. John Sasso in his office says two main campaign themes are economic opportunity for all and arms reduction; he will be judged on character, competence, integrity. Gold framed portrait of Dukakis. “I'm with the Duke” button.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1987