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MLK Day breakfast

Description: 21st Martin Luther King Day breakfast. William Weld & Ray Flynn speak. Franklin Ollivierre, Paul Cellucci, Edward Kennedy say MLK would oppose gulf war. Guests sing "We Shall Overcome."
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/21/1991

MONDALE RALLY

Description: EDWARD KENNEDY, TIP O'NEILL AND WALTER MONDALE SPEAK AT MONDALE RALLY
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/02/1984

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

MURPHY'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS

Description: INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR EVELYN MURPHY
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/08/1987

Mandela's visit to Madison Park High

Description: Meg Vaillancourt reports on black South African leader Nelson Mandela's visit to Madison Park High School. Vaillancourt reports that a large crowd waited in the hot gymnasium for Mandela to arrive. She adds that Madison Park High School was one of many stops on Mandela's itinerary during his visit to Boston. Vaillancourt's report includes footage of the crowd in the gymnasium and footage of a musical group performing traditional African music. Vaillancourt reports that the crowd erupted in ecstatic cheers when Mandela arrived. Vaillancourt's report also includes footage of Mandela's arrival at the high school. Members of the crowd are on their feet as they cheer. Mandela talks about the importance of education to today's youth. Vaillancourt reports that Mandela also spoke of the struggle against apartheid and the importance of sanctions. Vaillancourt notes that many people in the crowd consider Mandela to be a hero. Vaillancourt's report includes shots of Mandela with Winnie Mandela (wife of Nelson Mandela) and his entourage on stage at the high school.
1:00:01: Visual: Footage of a crowd filling the bleachers of a gymnasium at Madison Park High School on June 23, 1990. The crowd claps and applauds. Shots of crowd members on the bleachers. Meg Vaillancourt reports that many Roxbury residents waited at Madison Park High School for an opportunity to see Nelson Mandela (black South African leader). Vaillancourt notes that Mandela is a hero to many people of color; that the Roxbury community used the Mandela visit as an opportunity to showcase its strenghts. V: Footage of Roxbury community members performing for the audience. A musical group in African dress plays on African instruments. African-American girls perform a dance in front of the audience. A man plays a rhythm on a drum strung around his neck. Vaillancourt reports that Mandela's plane arrived late at Logan Airport; that a luncheon at the John F. Kennedy Library ran long. Vaillancourt reports that every stop on Mandela's itinerary ran long; that a faithful crowd at Madison Park High School waited while chanting his name. V: Shots of the crowd standing on the bleachers. The crowd sings, claps and chants. Many crowd members hold up signs welcoming Mandela. Vaillancourt reports that the gymnasium was sweltering; that the crowd stayed to wait for Mandela. Vaillancourt notes that the crowd erupted in cheers when Mandela arrived. V: Shots of members of the crowd; of people fanning themselves. Footage of Mandela approaching the stage as the crowd cheers. Mandela and Winnie Mandela (wife of Nelson Mandela) wave at the crowd. Mandela raises his clenched fist. Mandela is accompanied by an entourage including Charles Yancey (Boston City Council). Vaillancourt reports that the crowd's ovation for Mandela lasted five minutes. V: Shots of the crowd on its feet. The crowd cheers for Mandela. Vaillancourt reports that Mandela spoke of the struggle against apartheid and the importance of sanctions. V: Footage of Mandela addressing the crowd. Mandela says that he and others are concerned by the high drop-out rate among schoolchildren in Boston. Mandela says that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. Shots of the crowd. Vaillancourt reports that Mandela emphasized education. Vaillancourt notes that the drop-out rate in Boston Public Schools is nearly 40%. V: Footage of Mandela addressing the crowd. Mandela says that many students leave school because of poverty and frustration. Mandela urges students to stay in school. Shots of the crowd. Many members of the crowd fan themselves. Vaillancourt reports that Mandela spoke briefly; that Mandela's visit to Madison Park High School was the high point of Mandela's visit for many Roxbury residents. V: Footage of Mandela addressing the crowd. Mandela tells the crowd that he loves them. The crowd cheers. Mandela greets community leaders who are on stage with him, including Shirley Owens Hicks (State Representative), Bruce Bolling (Boston City Council) and Byron Rushing (State Representative). Themba Vilakazi (South African exile) and Louis Elisa (NAACP) are on stage with Mandela.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/25/1990

Mary Fagan's Memorial Day

Description: Mary Fagan recites Gettysburg Address in Memorial Day ceremony in Brighton. Wreaths and flags in cemetery. Gun salute by veterans.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/28/1990

McCarthy, Eugene

Description: Eugene McCarthy arrives at an event. He addresses the audience, accusing Presidents Nixon and Johnson of being anti-civilization.
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 02/22/1971

McCarthy, Eugene

Description: Eugene McCarthy speaks at a podium.
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 02/22/1971

McGovern for president

Description: George McGovern for president rally in Copley Square. Arlo Guthrie sings “Blowin' in the Wind.” Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. McGovern also speaks inside Copley Plaza Hotel.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/12/1984