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 press conference at State House on low unemployment rate and continued job growth in Massachusetts. Announces very favorable economic prospects for the state. “Good jobs at good wages.”
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/05/1988
Description: Gov. Dukakis signs Women, Infants and Children (WIC) bill at Boston City Hospital. Flanked by Chet Atkins, William Bulger, Bailus Walker, Philip Johnston, Manuel Carballo. Says it is imperative to address child malnutrition. Nurses & mothers holding infants.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/22/1983
Description: Celebration of Greek war of independence at State House. Dancing. Dukakis speaks in Greek. His support is strong in Greek-American community, yielding high campaign contributions.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/23/1988
Description: Interview with Michael Dukakis in State House office about agenda for second term. Pledges leadership with integrity. Says teaching three years at Kennedy School was terrific experience. He is more humble, relaxed and non-confrontational.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/12/1983
Description: Michael Dukakis' concession speech at Boston World Trade Center. Thanks his supporters after losing presidency. Congratulates George Bush. Dukakis family on stage. Laser show.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/08/1988
Description: On his last day in office, Michael Dukakis presides over Governor's Council meeting. He passes bible and key to William Weld. Exits State House with Kitty, waving to cheering crowd. Joseph Langone.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/03/1991
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: Durgin Park restaurant next to Faneuil Hall. People wait in line for seats. Steam table. Plate of corn bread. Waitresses in white uniforms. Families crowded at tables with red and white checkered cloths. Fish plates with corn. Big roast beef meal. Boston baked beans sign. More signs for fresh strawberries, swordfish, oysters. “Specialty of the house - prime rib $9.” “Lobster platter $7.50.” Menu with prices. Interview with notorious waitress Dotti “the witch.” Pressed tin ceiling. Flapping banner outside. View from window onto Quincy Market. Interview with owner about differences with BRA and developer James Rouse over desire to keep Durgin Park as a pristine Boston institution amidst neighboring commercial revitalization.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/21/1978
Description: BEACON STREET EXTERIORS OF EMERSON COLLEGE, MAIN BUILDING, NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONS, SUMMER, FEW STUDENTS
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/14/1985