Description: Retrospective of 1960 Kennedy Nixon campaign, including Eisenhower's role. Dave Powers, Vincent P. O'Brien. Much archival visuals. (part 2 of 2)
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/07/1988
Description: Retrospective of 1960 presidential campaign between Kennedy and Nixon, which drew huge crowds in all states. Dave Powers of Kennedy Library. Archival visuals. (part 1 of 2)
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/30/1988
Description: Environmentalists defend Dukakis' record in response to Bush's attack on Boston Harbor pollution. Paul Tsongas, Sen. George Mitchell, William Golden
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/31/1988
Description: Boston mayoral candidate David Finnegan speaks outside Faneuil Hall in opposition to low property taxes paid by developer of Quincy Market pursuant to deal made with city. He compares the tax rates paid by Faneuil Hall and Milton Street in Dorchester.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/23/1979
Description: Dukakis presidential campaign compilation. Atlanta convention '88, skyline. Paul Kirk, Chester Atkins, Paul Brountas, John Sasso, Susan Estrich, Robert Farmer, Sally Field, Lloyd Bentsen, Jesse Jackson. File of JFK in Nebraska & w/ LBJ, Adlai Stevenson.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Description: Joseph Timilty campaigns in East Boston in mayoral race. B-roll of support signs for Kevin White and Joseph Timilty. An East Boston man denounces Kevin White for mayor. Timilty greets supporters at Maverick Square outside T station. Talks about his campaign strategy. Says main issues for the East Boston neighborhood are water and sewer costs.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/19/1979
Description: Campaigning in mayoral race: Joseph Timilty in Ashmont Hill, Dorchester. He speaks on displacement and discusses issues with local families. David Finnegan speaks to press at Boston harbor on returning harbor to its primacy. He explains the importance and efficiency of commuter transportation across the water during an energy crisis.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/02/1979
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
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
Description: Dukakis appoints Susan Estrich campaign manager to replace Sasso. She emphasizes "issue-oriented, positive" approach.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/08/1987