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March 16, 2008 marked the 40th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy’s announcement of his candidacy for president of the United States. Historical film footage from the 1968 campaign was shown. …

A panel discussion was held on the presidential selection process. Topics included the role of political conventions, primaries, debates, and fundraising. This International Leaders Forum…

March 16, 2008 marked the 40th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy’s announcement of his candidacy for president of the United States. Friends, relatives, and aides shared memories of the campa…

Participants briefed reporters on DebateWatch, a program designed to involve citizens around the U.S. in the presidential debates. Participants will gather in places to watch the debates and…

The commission on Presidential Debates held a news conference and announced its recommendations for the format of the 1996 presidential debates and named cities that were under consideration…

In this program, Jeff Shear, National Journal Budget Reporter discussed the budget process. Ramond Chretien, Canadian Ambassador to the United States talked about the Quebec Referendum, 92 p…

Frank Fahrenkopf and Paul Kirk spoke about the impact of televised debates on presidential elections since the first one in 1960. They also talked about their efforts to improve the process …

The discussants analyzed the 1992 presidential debates and the prospects for future presidential debates. They also talked about the prospects for third party candidates in modern presid…

Commission representatives spoke in a news conference to announce the release of initial research on the 1992 presidential campaign debates. Issues raised in the news conference included the…

The preview of the third presidential debate in East Lansing, Michigan, included telephone callers' questions to Mr. Barnes, sitting in the Washington studio, and several campaign officials …

The presidential candidates debate preview included remarks by members of the Commission on Presidential Debates to audience members in the debate hall, a brief open phones segment, and a br…

The commission held a news conference to announce the release of its report on its recommendations for the conduct of the fall 1992 presidential debates. The report contained plans for three…

Panel members talked about presidential debate format, the role of journalists in debates, and the presidential candidates' perspectives.

The opening of the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Note: There were broadcasting problems from the convention center during the program.

Paul Kirk, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, gave remarks at the completion of the Democratic Convention in 1988.

Speakers addressed the national delegates.

The Democratic National Convention continued with further introductions and the presentation of a video tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who spoke next.

The Democratic National Convention continued with reports from party officials and the election of officers.

The Democratic National Convention opened with the call to order, National Anthem, and opening remarks.

Each of the six candidates for the Democratic nomination for president spoke to a gathering of Democrats in Iowa City, Iowa on the issues that were facing the country going into the 1988 ele…