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
Description: Michael Dukakis press conference at State House on low unemployment rate and continued job growth in Massachusetts. Announces very favorable economic prospects for the state. “Good jobs at good wages.”
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/05/1988
Description: Celebration of Greek war of independence at State House. Dancing. Dukakis speaks in Greek. His support is strong in Greek-American community, yielding high campaign contributions.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/23/1988
Description: Interview with Michael Dukakis in State House office about agenda for second term. Pledges leadership with integrity. Says teaching three years at Kennedy School was terrific experience. He is more humble, relaxed and non-confrontational.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/12/1983
Description: On his last day in office, Michael Dukakis presides over Governor's Council meeting. He passes bible and key to William Weld. Exits State House with Kitty, waving to cheering crowd. Joseph Langone.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/03/1991
Description: East Bridgewater residents lobby at State House against proposed incinerator. They also visit John DeVillars. File of incinerator flames and ash residue. Garbage collection. Trash mound with crane claw.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/10/1990
Description: Senior citizens dressed in Halloween costumes rally in State House halls to protest cuts in elder home care. Sen. John Houston, Rep. Marjorie Clapprood.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/30/1989
Description: FONT SHOTS OF STATE HOUSE, US CAPITOL, WHITE HOUSE, BOSTON CITY HALL (FROM SLIDES)
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/11/1983
Description: Rep. Charles Flaherty's inaugural address as House Speaker. Flaherty debates from the floor for the first time since becoming Speaker. Flaherty at the rostrum and in the well.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/02/1991
Description: Ray Flynn leads rally in front of State House to protest local aid cuts from FY90 budget. Flynn cuts ribbon at affordable housing in Charlestown.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/14/1989