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 holds press conference to discuss a fair and progressive way to carry out tax cap through an increased personal exemption. He opposes the mandated cut because it favors wealthiest taxpayers. Charts comparing governor's proposal with CLT method. On Richard Gephardt's accusation that he is only a regional candidate, Dukakis challenges him to debate in Iowa. Says the state's economic recovery is not due to defense contracts.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/06/1987
Description: MICHAEL DUKAKIS ANNOUNCES TO LEGISLATURE AND AT PC FORMATION OF PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. KEVERIAN INTROS HIM AS 'NEXT PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES'
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/16/1987
Description: Michael Dukakis' 1986 year in review. B-roll of money in cash register and Lechmere credit card transaction. Dollars.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/08/1987
Description: Michael Dukakis, Kitty et al. at inaugural ball. Euterpe Dukakis says Mike will be the first Greek president. next
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/08/1987
Description: Analysis of Michael Dukakis' verbal and non-verbal communication. (part 2 of 2). body language
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/28/1987
Description: Gov. Michael Dukakis touts his health care plan to extend coverage to uninsured. Reax from lobbying groups & hospital administrators. Sen. Patricia McGovern.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/09/1987
Description: As Dukakis signs low-level radioactive waste disposal bill, he is questioned on resignation of former education advisor G. Indelicato from college presidency & on land deal for New Braintree prison.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/08/1987
Description: Gov. Michael Dukakis holds fundraiser at Boston World Trade Center and celebrates $8.5 million bounty reaped so far. Plays trumpet. Robert Farmer, Kitty Dukakis.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/29/1987
Description: Review of Dukakis' legislation attempts and successes in 1987: state pensions, prison furloughs, health care for all. Corrections Commissioner Michael Fair, Alden Raine.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/30/1987