Description: Michael Dukakis and John Kerry with Dr. An Wang at Bunker Hill Community College computer training center, where Wang donated equipment. Wang endorses Dukakis for governor. Dukakis talks about imperative for computer literacy. Presents ‘Economic Prosperity and Jobs for Our People’ program to alleviate unemployment. Tries his hand at the computer and admits he is hapless.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/25/1982
Description: Ways and Means considers bill to require reporting of taxes paid by corporations. Barbara Anderson opposes it; Jim Braude supports it. On campaign trail, Dukakis says he favors 'fair taxes' for business
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/13/1988
Description: New York Daily News creates misunderstanding over Dukakis' policy on nuclear weapons by freely paraphrasing transcript of his remarks - "first strike" vs. "first use."
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/13/1988
Description: Dukakis biographers Richard Gaines+Michael Segal claim Dukakis is as capable as other candidates of negative campaign tactics, citing leak on Ed King “lobstergate” scandal. Boston Globe on press.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/01/1987
Description: On Boston Common, Michael Dukakis declares his presidential candidacy. Approaches the platform surrounded by Edward Kennedy, John Kerry, Ray Flynn, Evelyn Murphy, Pat McGovern, An Wang, Charles Stith, William Bulger, George Keverian, Charles Flaherty, Robert Crane, Harry Ellis Dickson, Kitty and their children. “A son of Greek immigrants announces his candidacy for the President of the United States.” Gay protest banner is pulled down. reel 1 of 2
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/29/1987
Description: End of Michael Dukakis' speech on Boston Common announcing his presidential candidacy. Shakes hands with Ray Flynn, Edward Kennedy, John Kerry, George Keverian, William Bulger, Robert Crane. Surrounded by Kitty, their children, mother Euterpe Dukakis, Harry Ellis Dickson, Evelyn Murphy, Pat McGovern and enthusiastic throngs. Elsie Frank on Dukakis' prospects. reel 2 of 2
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/29/1987
Description: Michael Dukakis officially announces presidential candidacy in NH and on Boston Common. Harry Ellis Dickson says "Kitty is married to next president of US." Evelyn Murphy, Ray Flynn, John Kerry, Edward Kennedy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/29/1987
Description: Gov. Michael Dukakis appoints three department of public utilities commissioners: Paul Levy (chair), Bernice McIntyre, Bob Keegan. Consumer affairs secretary Paula Gold explains how she chose the candidates. DPU.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/22/1983
Description: Gov. Michael Dukakis appoints Evelyn Murphy as economic affairs secretary at State House press conference. Lt. Gov. John Kerry behind podium. Rep. Saundra Graham, Nicholas Mitropoulos in crowd.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/19/1983
Description: At Park Plaza press conference before inauguration, Michael Dukakis announces appointments of Fred Salvucci as transportation secretary and Margaret Xifaras as special assistant to the governor. Dukakis answers question about carrying out capital punishment though he opposes death penalty.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/22/1982