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: WALTER MONDALE RALLY ON BOSTON COMMON. Tip O'Neill, Edward Kennedy, Michael Dukakis, John Kerry.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/02/1984
Description: 3rd annual Iced Tea Political Festival, a chance to meet the candidates for Boston City Council and Boston School Committee. Band performing. Campaign workers handing out informational packets. Reporter standup.
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 09/17/1969
Description: Weld faults Kevin White for indiscreet fundraising and questionable connection to John Hancock and BU in the 80s, as a means of attacking Silber through guilt by association. White on “Boston Common.”
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/18/1990