| FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES | FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES | | Activists
Economic conditions
Governors-Florida
National Democratic Party
Politicians
Politics
Space program
Speeches | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES
- Date
- 1965 (circa)
- Description
- This film includes still shots of Gov. Claude Kirk with his wife Erika giving speeches and talking with Gov. LeRoy Collins (silent). Gov. Reubin Askew introduces US Sen. Edmund Muskie, who has been invited to attend a Florida Cabinet session. He compares Florida's unique Cabinet system to the executive Cabinet system of Maine. He praises the new progressive Democratic leadership of the south (sound). Farris Bryant introduces first lady Ladybird Johnson, who speaks at Florida State University's Ruby Diamond auditorium. She comments on her "whistle-stop" tour of the south, education issues and Florida's role in the space program. There is additional footage including Luci Baines Johnson, who is pictured wearing an Indian headdress. Sen. Claude Pepper and Sen. George Smathers are also present. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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| School Desegregation | School Desegregation | | African Americans
Busing for school integration-Law and legislation
Civil rights
Civil rights movement
Discrimination
Governors-Florida
Integration
Politicians
Politics
Presidents-United States | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/V-206.jpg |
School Desegregation
- Date
- 1973 (circa)
- Description
- Gov. Reubin Askew makes a televised statement on bussing in the public school desegregation issue. President Jimmy Carter, while still governor of Georgia, speaks briefly on legislation to extend voting rights to 18-year-old citizens of Georgia. There is silent footage of the Florida Legislature in session. Jimmy Carter comments on civil rights issues, school desegregation and bussing in Georgia.
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| CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY | CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY | | Birthdays
Celebrations
Governors-Florida
Politicians
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY
- Date
- 1991
- Description
- Highway patrol Captain Owen "Casey" Cason celebrates his 80th birthday on the 22nd floor of the Capitol in Tallahassee on September 3, 1991. The celebration is attended by the following Florida dignitaries: former Governors Reubin Askew, Bob Graham and Wayne Mixson; Gov. Bob Martinez; U.S. Sen. Lawton Chiles; Comptroller Gerald Lewis and Secretary of State Jim Smith. US Sen. Bob Graham honors Captain Cason, a security agent for five Florida governors who is well-known for his daily jog up the 22 flights of stairs in the Capitol building.
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| CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY #2 | CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY #2 | | Birthdays
Celebrations
Governors-Florida
Politicians
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY #2
- Date
- 1991
- Description
- In this film, each of the officials mentioned in the above-referenced film pay tribute to Captain Cason at his birthday celebration in Tallahassee. There is dancing at the end.
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| LEROY COLLINS LIBRARY DEDICATION | LEROY COLLINS LIBRARY DEDICATION | | Ceremonies
Dedications
Governors-Florida
Libraries
Politicians
Promotional films
Speeches | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
LEROY COLLINS LIBRARY DEDICATION
- Date
- 1993
- Description
- This film is a production by the Sunshine Network. It shows the dedication of the LeRoy Collins Library (Leon County Public Library) in Tallahassee. The video begins with a short history of Gov. LeRoy Collins' achievements, and then moves to the dedication. Marjorie Turnbull, Leon County Commissioner and cochairman of the Collins Commemorative Commission, was spokesperson for the event. There were many distinguished speakers, including former Florida governors Reubin Askew, Bob Graham, Bob Martinez, and the current governor, Lawton Chiles. Manny Joanos, Leon County Commissioner; Steve Uhlfelder, cochairman of the Collins Commemorative Commissioner; Janet Reno, US Attorney General; and Mrs. LeRoy Collins also speak.
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| BEVERLY DOZIER/GOVERNOR REUBIN ASKEW | BEVERLY DOZIER/GOVERNOR REUBIN ASKEW | | Civil rights
Equal Rights Amendment
Interviews
Governors-Florida
Politicians
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
BEVERLY DOZIER/GOVERNOR REUBIN ASKEW
- Date
- 1970 (circa)
- Description
- This is an interview with Florida Secretary of State Candidate Beverly Dozier aboard her campaign vehicle. There is footage of Mrs. Dozier talking with voters. Gov. Askew comments on the demands placed on his wife in her role as the first lady of Florida. Gov. Askew also comments on women in society, the opportunities available for women, and his support for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). He also remarks on appointing Dorothy Glisson as Secretary of State. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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| Florida Parades for the ERA by WFSU-TV, 1975 | Florida Parades for the ERA by WFSU-TV, 1975 | | Civil rights
Demonstrations
History, Modern -- 20th century
Women's rights
Equal rights amendments
Constitutional amendments--Ratification | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/AA468.jpg |
Florida Parades for the ERA by WFSU-TV, 1975
- Date
- 1975-04-14
- Description
- Video footage of a pro-Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) demonstration called "Florida Parades for the ERA" at the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee. The demonstrators, including Betty Friedan and Alan Alda, march to the Capitol where Governor Reubin Askew gives a speech. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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| ORGANIZED CRIME | ORGANIZED CRIME | | Crime
Gambling-Florida
Law enforcement | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
ORGANIZED CRIME
- Date
- 1977
- Description
- This film is composed of 10 television public service announcements on organized crime, gambling, fencing, drug addiction and petty crime. Two spots feature a message from Gov. Reubin Askew. There are long and short versions on each subject. Produced by the Florida Organized Crime Control Board.
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| Capitol Architectural Design Vote | Capitol Architectural Design Vote | | Debate
Governors-Florida
Politicians
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/rw4.jpg |
Capitol Architectural Design Vote
- Date
- 1970 (circa)
- Description
- This film features footage of Gov. Reubin Askew and the Executive Cabinet voting on the acceptance of Architect Stone's design for the new Florida Capitol Complex. Agriculture Commissioner Doyle Conner offers brief comments to explain his vote in opposition to the design. Additional comments from Gov. Askew follow. Produced by WFSU-TV.
- Collection
| PRESIDENT CARTER IN TALLAHASSEE | PRESIDENT CARTER IN TALLAHASSEE | | Democratic Party of Florida
Governors-Florida
Politicians
Politics
Presidents-United States
Speeches | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
PRESIDENT CARTER IN TALLAHASSEE
- Date
- 1963-11-06
- Description
- This is a poorly edited film of President Jimmy Carter speaking to a gathering of Florida Democrats at the North Florida Fairgrounds in Tallahassee. Gov. Bob Graham, Reubin Askew, Sen. Claude Pepper and other Florida politicians are also present. The President's speech has several portions removed from it. The film contains additional footage of function attendees and performers prior to the President's arrival. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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