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Dukakis campaign speech

Description: Michael Dukakis gives speech at UMass Amherst to mark opening of new polymer center. Stresses importance of research and development in science and engineering to support American economy. “Good jobs at good wages.” Enumerates his plan: 1) strong economic leadership 2) investing in good schools 3) commitment to civilian and military research 4) partnership of government, industry, unions, universities to move America forward.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/30/1988

Dukakis campaign speech

Description: Michael Dukakis gives broad-reaching presidential campaign speech to luncheon gathering in Springfield. Interrupted frequently by applause. Touches on education, “good jobs at good wages,” quality of health care, economic patriotism in America.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/29/1988

Dukakis campaign speech

Description: Michael Dukakis delivers presidential campaign speech at Tufts University. Encourages improving science education and advancing technology, and making electronic products that compete in foreign markets. Recalls slim margin of victory for previous Massachusetts/Texas presidential ticket (JFK/LBJ). Repeats thematic campaign summary: “There are no shortcuts for making America #1. The best America doesn't hide, we compete. The best America doesn't waste, we invest. The best America doesn't leave any of its citizens behind, we bring everybody along. The best America is not behind us. The best America is yet to come.” Shakes hands with Jean Mayer.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/11/1988

Dukakis deflects Reagan's jabs

Description: Dukakis deflects Reagan's critical remarks aimed at him during speech delivered to Republican convention. Dukakis admires locally grown tomato, presents awards to Worcester police.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/16/1988

Dukakis implicated in Biden's troubles

Description: Gov. Michael Dukakis disavows involvement of his campaign in revealing videotape juxtaposing Kinnock speech with Biden's appropriation of unattributed quote. Political analysts comment.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/28/1987

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 on Memorial Day

Description: Dukakis marks Memorial Day by speaking to veterans in Dorchester cemetery, quoting JFK. Rep. Brian Donnelly. P.O.S. with older veterans & young boys about fighting in war. flags
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/30/1988

Dukakis on budget

Description: Michael Dukakis speaks on budget
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/15/1985

Dukakis on budget submission

Description: Gov. Michael Dukakis addresses hearing of joint House and Senate ways and means committee about budget submitted by new administration. Sen. Chester Atkins.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/04/1983

Dukakis speaks at Boston College

Description: Father Donald Monan introduces Michael Dukakis at Boston College to talk about higher education financing. Reps. Nicholas Paleologos and Charles Flaherty join him. Dukakis chats in Spanish with first graders from Hamilton School in Brighton. Announces College Opportunity Fund whereby families can purchase small denomination state bonds earmarked for tuition. Also talks about crisis in no-fault auto insurance, acknowledging need for rate reform and fraud prevention.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/27/1988