| BEVERLY DOZIER/GOVERNOR REUBIN ASKEW | BEVERLY DOZIER/GOVERNOR REUBIN ASKEW | | Civil rights
Equal Rights Amendment
Interviews
Governors-Florida
Politicians
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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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| 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.
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| CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY | CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY | | Birthdays
Celebrations
Governors-Florida
Politicians
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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
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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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| FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES | FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES | | Activists
Economic conditions
Governors-Florida
National Democratic Party
Politicians
Politics
Space program
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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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| 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
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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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| GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1983 INAUGURATION | GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1983 INAUGURATION | | Governors-Florida
Governors-Florida-Inaugural addresses
Gubernatorial elections
Inaugurations
Politicians
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GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1983 INAUGURATION
- Date
- 1983-01
- Description
- This is Florida Public Television's coverage of the January 4, 1983 second inauguration of Gov. Bob Graham. The film covers the inauguration and shows earlier footage of previous governors and their inaugurations. There are short clips of the inaugural ceremonies of governors Askew, Burns, Caldwell, Johns, Collins, McCarty and Warren. Gov. Askew introduces members of the new Cabinet and they are sworn in. Commissioner of Education Ralph Turlington, Treasurer Bill Gunter, Comptroller Gerald Lewis, Attorney General Jim Smith, Secretary of State George Firestone and Lt. Gov. Wayne Mixson are shown. There is a short interview with Gov. LeRoy Collins.
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| GOV. REUBIN ASKEW | GOV. REUBIN ASKEW | | Governors-Florida
Historic homes
Politicians
Politics
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GOV. REUBIN ASKEW
- Date
- 1983
- Description
- Former Gov. LeRoy Collins introduces Reubin Askew on the steps of the Grove in Tallahassee. Askew announces his candidacy for president of the United States. Footage includes shots of State Rep. Lee Moffit; US Sen. Lawton Chiles; first lady Adele Graham; and Mary Call Collins. Videotaped by Bradley White.
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| GOV. REUBIN ASKEW INTERVIEW | GOV. REUBIN ASKEW INTERVIEW | | Governors-Florida
Interviews
Politicians
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GOV. REUBIN ASKEW INTERVIEW
- Date
- n.d.
- Description
- This is a Channel 12 (Jacksonville) interview by Max Freeman with Reubin Askew. Gov. Askew stresses the importance of faith in any decision-making situation, but believes strongly in separation of church and state. When asked about being named one of the best dressed men in the nation, the governor acknowledges that good grooming is important. He remarks that he gets some of his best advice from his barber. He talks about the importance of exercise and his love of tennis. He speaks fondly of his children, discussing his daughter's desire to become a wide receiver in pro football. The interview is concluded with the governor's views on success, saying that the ability to delegate and lean on others plays a key role.
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| GOVERNOR CLAUDE KIRK'S "NO NEW TAXES" ADVERTISEMENT | GOVERNOR CLAUDE KIRK'S "NO NEW TAXES" ADVERTISEMENT | | Governors-Florida
Gubernatorial elections
Political campaigns
Politicians
Politics
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GOVERNOR CLAUDE KIRK'S "NO NEW TAXES" ADVERTISEMENT
- Date
- 1970
- Description
- These are two short commercials put together during Claude Kirk's unsuccessful run for a second term as governor. The commercials depict Reubin Askew as a rattlesnake who will raise taxes and destroy small business.
- Collection
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