Virginia’s Senate and House of Delegates debated the ERA, a proposed Constitutional Amendment with a extended the ratification deadline to June 30, 1982. Jeffrey Rosen talked about possible…
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“Ladies Wear the Blue” is a U.S. Navy documentary and recruitment film tracing the history of women in the Navy from 1917 to 1974. It features an interview with World War I and World War II…
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The National Commission on the Observance of International Women’s Year 1975 sponsored this conversation with Rep. Martha Griffith (D-Michigan), Rep. Patsy Mink (D-Hawaii) and Wendy Ross of the U.S. Information Service.…
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At the 1980 Democratic Convention, Senator Kennedy delivered a speech stressing party unity and the problems of the nation. He said to his supporters, “for all those whose cares have been our…
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President Jimmy Carter and Republican presidential nominee Ronald Reagan met in Cleveland, Ohio, for the last of two presidential debates prior to the 1980 presidential election. This was the…
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The Washington Press Club held an annual gala dinner to honor new members of Congress. Newly-elected representatives and senators provided humorous remarks as part of the evening’s presentation. Also…
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Mr. Tolchin discussed current news headlines and answered callers' questions.
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Ms. Randolph discussed internal affairs at the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Walter Mondale announced his candidacy for president. He also described changes he wants to see in politics.
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Mr. Mollison discussed the criteria for selecting the chairman of the Federal Reserve. Due to the age of the source media, the video breaks up.
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Mr. Denniston discussed issues that the Supreme Court is covering and how civil rights will play a factor in future Supreme Court cases.
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Jesse Jackson, Jr and his supporters held a campaign rally in Washington DC. Note: This program is incomplete and due to the age of the program, there is some video breakup.
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Mr. Tolchin discussed the daily news headlines from across the nation.
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Marianne Means discussed the organization of the Democratic party in preparation for the election.
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Mr. Nelson discussed military action in Lebanon and Reagan’s discussions with Iran.
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Congressman Gingrich R-GA and Congressman Dorgan D-ND discussed current legislation on the House floor.
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Candidates for the 1984 Democratic presidential nomination participated in a debate. Candidates included former Vice President Walter Mondale, Senator Gary Hart (D-CO), former Senator…
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