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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 campaign, last day

Description: Boston Dukakis headquarters bustling on last day of campaign. Volunteers still active and enthusiastic in phoning voters, even in Greek.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/07/1988

Dukakis inaugural ball

Description: Honored guests enter Dukakis inaugural ball. Lt. Gov Kerry with wife Julia Thorne. John Dukakis escorts Euterpe. Harry Ellis Dickson. Kitty in red gown dances with Michael. Band plays “Second Time Around.” POS on Dukakis as Greek-American.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/06/1983

Dukakis inauguration

Description: Inside State House for Dukakis' second inauguration. Bulger officiates. Sergeant at arms with scepter and top hat ushers Dukakis and Kerry down aisle to platform. Dukakis takes oath of office. Episcopal Rev. Coburn gives benediction. Kerry sworn in. Part of Dukakis' speech…ends with paraphrase of Greek pledge of citizenship: “We will never bring disgrace upon the Commonwealth by any act of dishonesty…”
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/06/1983

Dukakis inauguration

Description: Dignitaries arrive for Michael Dukakis' second inauguration. Umbrella'd crowd in front of State House. Evelyn Murphy, Cardinal Humberto Medeiros, Frank Sargent, Kitty Dukakis, Joe Grandmaison, Greek Orthodox cleric. Edward and Jody King exit with state trooper through crush of people. Marching band music in background playing “For Boston” (BC fight song).
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/06/1983

Dukakis pre-announcement

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

Dukakis' Greek support

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

Dukakis' Inaugural Ball

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

From Harvard to the Hill

Description: Evaluation of Governor Michael Dukakis 100 days into his second term; how the Kennedy School of Government, where he taught, has affected his management style. Dukakis does Greek dance.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/25/1983

Greek Orthodox Church

Description: Greek Orthodox Church receives attention because of Dukakis candidacy. Interview with Bishop Iakovos on values & basic teachings of the religion. Church interior.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/30/1988