| FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES | FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES | | Activists
Economic conditions
Governors-Florida
National Democratic Party
Politicians
Politics
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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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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - STOKELY CARMICHAEL | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - STOKELY CARMICHAEL | | Activists
African American
Demonstrations
Politicians
Politics
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - STOKELY CARMICHAEL
- Date
- 1966
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers denounces Stokely Carmichael's statements persuading African-Americans to avoid the draft. He also mentions "professional agitators" who have made careers out of inciting riots and stimulating unrest in the South. The segment concludes with material on the Airlines Strike. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| Senator George Smathers Reports - America's Manned Space Program | Senator George Smathers Reports - America's Manned Space Program | | Aerospace industry
Economic conditions
Space program
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Senator George Smathers Reports - America's Manned Space Program
- Date
- 1963 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. Spessard Holland acts as host of Sen. George Smathers' television program. Renowned scientist Lloyd V. Berkner advocates the continuance of the Manned Space Program, specifically the "moon race." He details the space program's contributions to the fields of medicine, science, technology, military strategy and diplomacy. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - JIM PYLE INTERVIEW | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - JIM PYLE INTERVIEW | | Aerospace industry
Economic conditions
Politicians
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - JIM PYLE INTERVIEW
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers interviews Jim Pyle, the director of the Civil Aeronautics Administration, regarding assignment of air space for use by civil and military aircraft. He briefly mentions the Airport Development Program and the allotment of funding Florida will receive as their share of it. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - CIVIL RIGHTS | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - CIVIL RIGHTS | | African Americans
Civil rights
Civil rights activists
Civil rights movement
Desegregation
Integration
Politicians
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - CIVIL RIGHTS
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers comments on the civil rights bill. He states that further civil rights legislation is futile, and that change will only come when people decide to think and act differently. He remarks on the recent attack by protesters on Ivan Allen, Mayor of Atlanta. He comments specifically on the open housing portion of the civil rights bill. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - LEGISLATION | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - LEGISLATION | | Agriculture
Civil rights
Cold War
Cuban Revolution
Politicians
Politics
Taxation
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - LEGISLATION
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers comments on various legislative matters, a tax cut and a farm assistance bill. He briefly mentions the civil rights bill, calling it too severe. There is a segment on Cuba in which he recommends international sanctions against Cuba in hopes of toppling Castro. He briefly touches on plans to close Sanford Air Force base. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - AIRLINES STRIKE | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - AIRLINES STRIKE | | Airline industry
Economic conditions
Labor relations
Politicians
Politics
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - AIRLINES STRIKE
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers comments on the effect that the airlines strike is having on Florida tourism. He discusses various legislative bills designed to prevent further transportation strikes. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - HOUSING AND AIRPORTS | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - HOUSING AND AIRPORTS | | Airline industry
Economic conditions
Home construction
Infrastructure
Politicians
Politics
Promotional films
Tourism
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - HOUSING AND AIRPORTS
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers explains why he voted in favor of recent housing and airport construction legislation. Smathers explains that homebuilding is Florida's second greatest industry after tourism. He also details how federal aid for airport construction will boost Florida's tourism. At the conclusion of the program, he disparages increasing spending on foreign aid. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SPESSARD HOLLAND | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SPESSARD HOLLAND | | Airline industry
Labor strikes
Politicians
Politics
Transportation
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SPESSARD HOLLAND
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. Spessard Holland sits in for Sen. George Smathers on his television program and comments on international trade tariffs. He mentions airline strikes and how they are affecting Florida. He includes comments on his proposed bill for compulsory arbitration in the event of airline strikes. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - VIETNAM | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - VIETNAM | | Airline industry
Cold War
Labor strikes
Politicians
Politics
Prisoners of war
Vietnam War
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - VIETNAM
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers comments on the need for compulsory arbitration in the airline strikes, Sen. Fulbright's foreign aid bill and an international ban on trade with North Vietnam. There are additional comments on the suspected mishandling of prisoners of war in North Vietnam. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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