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Abernathy, Rev. Ralph

Description: Silent and sounds footage from a story on Ralph Abernathy and the Boston segment of the Poor People March in Washington, including an Abernathy making an address at Northeastern University and a speech at Boston Common. Additional footage includesSouthern Christian Leadership Conference members marching. People gathering supplies and boarding buses for Poor Peoples March. Man puts "I have a dream" bumper sticker on car. Interview with Mr. Frederick on the cost of Poor Peoples March. Two men fight on the street. Reporter standup. Footage of the march. Silent interviews with people on the street. Crowds boarding Greyhound buses to Resurrection city.
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 05/09/1968

Cushing, Richard (Cardinal)

Description: Boston Common Martin Luther King Ceremony. Cushing, Kevin White, Karthryn White, and others walking to Common. They walk up the steps to the bandstand. Cushing addresses the gathered crowd. There is a bit of audio of clapping, but the rest is silent. Note from original catalog card: Loaned to CBS but they say they didn't use it. Card reads [April '68]
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 04/1968

Demonstration

Description: Rosemarie Van Camp interviews a young man about the crowd of Students for a Democratic Society members who took over the president of a college's office. Two young men playing trumpet and saxophone. Speakers address a crowd near the Boston Common at an anti-Vietnam War demonstration. Speakers include Paul Parks, Father McMannis, and Kevin White, condemning the war. Mayor White also addresses the recent Kent State shooting and violence on other college campuses. Silent footage of the Northeastern University Law National Law Enforcement Seminar. Sound footage of hippies and other people lying about on a grass lawn listening to a musical performance.
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 05/1970

Dukakis announcement in Boston, Part 1

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

Dukakis announcement in Boston, Part 2

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

Dukakis announces candidacy

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

MONDALE RALLY

Description: WALTER MONDALE RALLY ON BOSTON COMMON. Edward Kennedy, Michael Dukakis, Tip O'Neill, John Kerry, Paul Tsongas, Robert Drinan, Barney Frank, Ray Flynn, Mel King, Chet Atkins, Edward Boland, Gerry Studds, Michael Connolly, Joe Kennedy. Mondale speaks after enthusiastic introductions by fellow Democrats. Mary Travers and Peter Yarrow sing “This Land Is Your Land.”
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/02/1984

MONDALE RALLY

Description: WALTER MONDALE ARRIVES AT HIS BOSTON COMMON RALLY, PAUL TSONGAS SPEAKS
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/02/1984