| Florida's Inaugurations, ca. 1960 | Florida's Inaugurations, ca. 1960 | | Governors-Florida
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Florida's Inaugurations, ca. 1960
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- This film starts with excellent aerial footage of the Old Capitol. It describes the inaugural format, showing the Burns inauguration, including the taking of the oath of office. It uses black and white photos and footage of the Sydney Catts' inauguration (1917), and color footage of several more recent ones. There are scenes of inaugural parades and the Burns inaugural ball. Produced by FDC and Barton Film Co.
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| GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1979 INAUGURATION | GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1979 INAUGURATION | | Governors-Florida
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GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1979 INAUGURATION
- Date
- 1979-01
- Description
- This is coverage of the first inauguration of Gov. Bob Graham. LeRoy Collins delivers an opening statement and then introduces Graham's Cabinet. Commissioner of Education Ralph Turlington, Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Connor, Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner Bill Gunter, Comptroller Gerald Lewis, Attorney General Jim Smith, Secretary of State George Firestone and Lt. Gov. Wayne Mixson are sworn in. Gov. Bob Graham is sworn in by Chief Justice Arthur J. England Jr.
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| GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1983 INAUGURATION | GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1983 INAUGURATION | | Governors-Florida
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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. CLAUDE KIRK INAUGURATION, KINESCOPE | GOV. CLAUDE KIRK INAUGURATION, KINESCOPE | | Governors-Florida
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GOV. CLAUDE KIRK INAUGURATION, KINESCOPE
- Date
- 1967
- Description
- This film starts with Perry Como singing "If I Had a Hammer" at Gov. Kirk's inauguration. This is a kinescope of a TV program produced by Station WDBO (became WCPX). This film includes the commercials that appeared when it was broadcast. It provides an interesting look at how such an event was "packaged" as a TV program.
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| GOV. FARRIS BRYANT INAUGURATION | GOV. FARRIS BRYANT INAUGURATION | | Celebrations
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GOV. FARRIS BRYANT INAUGURATION
- Date
- 1961-01-03
- Description
- This film starts with scenes of a gala party for Bryant on the day before inauguration. Next are scenes of a pre-inauguration breakfast at FSU gym. Gov. Collins and Gov. Bryant make the traditional limousine ride from the Governor's mansion to the Capitol for the ceremony. The film shows the press corps and CBS TV cameras (WTVT) set up for the show. The events include a prayer, introduction of the Governors' wives, the oath of office, handing over of the State Seal, Gov. Bryant's address, the reception line and the inaugural ball.
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| Gov. Spessard Holland's Inauguration | Gov. Spessard Holland's Inauguration | | Governors-Florida
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Gov. Spessard Holland's Inauguration
- Date
- 1941
- Description
- This film shows the inauguration of Spessard Holland in front of the Capitol in Tallahassee. It shows Chief Justice Glenn Terrell administering the oath, Gov. Holland's address, the governor and his family reviewing the parade, and Gov. Holland and his new Cabinet members.
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| GOV. WAYNE MIXSON INAUGURATION CEREMONY | GOV. WAYNE MIXSON INAUGURATION CEREMONY | | Governors-Florida
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GOV. WAYNE MIXSON INAUGURATION CEREMONY
- Date
- 1987-01
- Description
- This is footage of Gov. Wayne Mixson's inauguration ceremony in the Florida Senate Chamber. Gov. Mixson was the first lieutenant governor to assume the office of governor in Florida history and also held the post for the shortest duration of time, three days. Former Governors LeRoy Collins and Gov. Bob Graham are in attendance. Gov. Collins conducts the ceremony. Gov. Graham's election to the US Senate precipitated Mixson's appointment to the governor's office. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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| Governor Charley Johns - LeRoy Collins | Governor Charley Johns - LeRoy Collins | | Debates
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Governor Charley Johns - LeRoy Collins
- Date
- 1954
- Description
- This debate between acting Gov. Charley Johns and future governor LeRoy Collins was filmed from a television monitor (kinescope) and simultaneously broadcast throughout Florida on radio. Moderator Ralph Renick tries valiantly to manage a timer and buzzer mechanism as the candidates argue the issues of the day. There are processing marks through most of film, but otherwise the quality is very good.
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| Governor Claude Kirk Inauguration | Governor Claude Kirk Inauguration | | Governors--Florida
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Governor Claude Kirk Inauguration
- Date
- 1967
- Description
- This film starts with Governor Claude Kirk taking the oath of office and giving his inaugural speech. The film is at times soft and slightly out of focus.
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| GOVERNOR CLAUDE KIRK'S "NO NEW TAXES" ADVERTISEMENT | GOVERNOR CLAUDE KIRK'S "NO NEW TAXES" ADVERTISEMENT | | Governors-Florida
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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.
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