Description: Sen. Edward Kennedy holds press conference at Park Plaza Hotel in Boston to announce that he will not be a candidate for president in 1976. Wife Joan sits next to lectern. (pool feed off air) length 27:33
Collection: Evening Compass, The
Date Created: 09/23/1974
Description: State Sen. George Rogers of New Bedford convicted of corruption (bribery and conspiracy via fraudulent $5000 consulting contract in vocational education scandal) in Suffolk Superior Court. Defense attorney Sullivan mobbed by press. Rogers fainted in court and is wheeled out on stretcher. Prosecutor Stephen Delinsky says sentence is fair. Rogers will serve time in Barnstable House of Correction. Sullivan will appeal. Glimpse of Gail Harris.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/24/1978
Description: How will party allegiances play out in Massachusetts given the potentially divisive independent presidential candidacy of Sen. John Anderson against Jimmy Carter? Robert Kiley is running Anderson’s campaign in state. Moffett speaks for Reagan. Terry Straub, Carter coordinator. Sen. Edward Kennedy stands with Anderson. Kennedy on Park Plaza stage in March 1980 with extended family including Joan, Caroline, John Jr.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/17/1980
Description: In Chelsea Sen. Edward Kennedy campaigns for John Silber. Silber cozies up to children in bilingual class. Marjorie Clapprood smiles,claps for singing children. Silber, Clapprood, Kennedy, Diana Lam each at podium
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/05/1990
Description: On WBOQ radio show, Edward Kennedy discusses Persian Gulf crisis, urging patience for economic sanctions before taking military action against Iraq. Richard Cheney. VU meters, reel-to-reel tape deck.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/04/1990
Description: Sen. Edward Kennedy visits Lawrence and Lowell, advocating for children's welfare. He attracts only moderate notice, unlike in the last decade when he was considered a perpetual presidential contender.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/02/1991
Description: Maine Sen. George Mitchell, coauthor of book on Iran contra deal, speculates on George Bush's likely role therein.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/31/1988
Description: Interview with Sen. Paul White on his anti- abortion sentiments. In his office and walking through State House hall with broken arm.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/05/1989
Description: Senate offers its version of auto insurance reform, comprising several pro-consumer proposals. Auto body shop. Sen. Linda Melconian, John Houston, Pat McGovern.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/13/1988
Description: Sen. Brian Lees, member of Senate Ethics Committee, comments on serving the public interest and looking at extent of outside income earned by senators. Font display of senators' large earnings.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/02/1989