| PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES | PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES | | National Republican Party
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PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
- Date
- 1952 (circa)
- Description
- This home movie shows General Dwight D. Eisenhower giving a speech at the Tampa Stadium in 1952. He is seen shaking hands and riding in a convertible. The film continues with Adlai Stevenson in downtown Tampa, shaking hands and later talking to George Smathers. The 1956 segment shows Estes Kefauver. He and Stevenson meet and shake hands.
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| Presidential Campaigning, 1972 | Presidential Campaigning, 1972 | | National Democratic Party
National Republican Party
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Presidential Campaigning, 1972
- Date
- 1972
- Description
- This is a compilation of film clips involving presidential candidates. The Republicans shown in the film are Richard Nixon, Paul McClowsky and John Ashbrook. The Democrats shown are: Shirley Chisholm; Bruce Harkey; Hubert Humphrey; Henry Jackson; Edward Kennedy; John Lindsay; Eugene McCarthy; George McGovern; Wilbur Mills; Edmund Muskie; George Wallace; and Sam Yorty. Some of the clips are silent. Shirley Chisholm talks about being an African-American female presidential candidate. She declares herself as the only "unbought and unbossed" candidate in the race.
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| 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. 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. CLAUDE KIRK INTERVIEW | GOV. CLAUDE KIRK INTERVIEW | | Governors-Florida
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GOV. CLAUDE KIRK INTERVIEW
- Date
- 1967 (circa)
- Description
- This is an interview with Gov. Kirk concerning his status as a Republican governor in a predominantly Democratic state. He mentions that he has started a war on crime and that President Johnson wants to study it. Kirk also tells why he vetoed a Head Start Program, saying that this move resulted in a better-run program later. He also explains that political appointments are made on the basis of "who gets the job done," regardless of party affiliation. He denies that Republican strength in the South is due to racial backlash.
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| GOV. CLAUDE KIRK SCENES | GOV. CLAUDE KIRK SCENES | | Governors-Florida
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GOV. CLAUDE KIRK SCENES
- Date
- n.d.
- Description
- This is behind-the-scenes footage of Gov. Kirk preparing to film a statement. It shows a 35mm movie camera on a dolly, lighting, makeup and the sound boom. There are scenes from what appears to be a Cabinet meeting. The final third of the roll is footage of the Legislature in session.
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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 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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| GOVERNOR DAN McCARTY INAUGURATION | GOVERNOR DAN McCARTY INAUGURATION | | Governors-Florida
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GOVERNOR DAN McCARTY INAUGURATION
- Date
- 1953
- Description
- This film begins with scenes (some out of focus) of the reception line. Viewers see the inaugural parade with marching bands and decorative floats. Governor Dan McCarty and outgoing Governor Fuller Warren lead the motorcade from the Governor's mansion to the Capitol. Governor McCarty gives his inauguration speech, followed by more parade footage. There are more scenes of the inauguration ceremony, including the swearing in, and Governor Warren handing over the State Seal. This was filmed in Kodachrome.
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| INAUGURATION SPECIAL PARADE | INAUGURATION SPECIAL PARADE | | Governors-Florida
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INAUGURATION SPECIAL PARADE
- Date
- 1979
- Description
- This film shows Bob Graham's inaugural parade. There are shots of the crowd with noise, but no individual speakers are seen. There are shots of Lt. Gov. Wayne Mixson, Comptroller Gerald Lewis, Attorney General Jim Smith, Sheriff Ken Katsaris and Treasurer Bill Gunter. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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