GOV. FARRIS BRYANT ON "MEET THE PRESS" | GOV. FARRIS BRYANT ON "MEET THE PRESS" | | Civil rights Cuban Revolution Governors-Florida Politicians Politics Refugees Segregation United States-Foreign relations-Cuba | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
GOV. FARRIS BRYANT ON "MEET THE PRESS"
- Date
- 1963-07
- Description
- On "Meet the Press," Gov. Bryant discusses states' rights, segregation, prayer in the schools, and Cuba and government policies related to it, including Cuban refugees. This film was shot in kinescope and includes a public service announcement for seat belts near the end. The program was shot in the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach. Produced by NBC News.
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OUR NATION'S FUTURE | OUR NATION'S FUTURE | | Anti-communism Debate Communism Cuban Revolution Politicians Politics United States-Foreign Relations-Cuba United States-Foreign Relations-Latin America | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
OUR NATION'S FUTURE
- Date
- 1961-08-15
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers and Max Freedman of the Manchester Guardian appear on "Our Nation's Future," a debate program filmed before a live audience. Their topic of discussion is, "What Can Be Done About Cuba?" Sen. Smathers contests that the spread of communism must be stopped, even by the use of force if necessary. Mr. Freedman argues that, with proper handling, freedom can be returned in Cuba through negotiation and diplomacy.
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PRESIDENT KENNEDY/FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PRESIDENT KENNEDY/FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | | Cold War Cuban Revolution Governors-Florida Presidents-United States Politicians Politics Segregation Speeches Taxation United States-Foreign relations-Cuba | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
PRESIDENT KENNEDY/FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- Date
- 1963
- Description
- This film, made only a few days before his assassination, is of President Kennedy speaking to members of the Florida Chamber of Commerce in Tampa. The President enters the building with US Senators George Smathers and Sam Gibbons and Gov. Farris Bryant. He is introduced by the governor. President Kennedy addresses such topics as education, taxes, federal versus state controls, Cuba, Fidel Castro and segregation.
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - CASTRO/COMMUNISM/PANAMA | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - CASTRO/COMMUNISM/PANAMA | | Anti-communism Communism Politicians Politics United States-Foreign relations-Cuba United States-Foreign relations-Panama | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - CASTRO/COMMUNISM/PANAMA
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers responds to Sen. William Fulbright's suggestion that the United States should cease attempts to oust Fidel Castro from power. He also comments on the threat of communism to other Latin American countries. He mentions briefly Panama's demands to renegotiate the 1903 treaty regarding supervision of the Canal Zone. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - CIVIL RIGHTS LEGISLATION/ CUBA & US RELATIONS | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - CIVIL RIGHTS LEGISLATION/ CUBA & US RELATIONS | | Civil rights Civil rights movement Cold War Cuban Revolution Politicians Politics Refugees Taxation United States-Foreign relations-Cuba | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - FEDERAL AID FOR COLLEGES/ CUBAN TRADE EMBARGO | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - FEDERAL AID FOR COLLEGES/ CUBAN TRADE EMBARGO | | Cold War Cuban Revolution Higher education Politicians Politics United States-Foreign relations-Cuba | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - LEGISLATION | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - LEGISLATION | | Agriculture Civil rights Cold War Cuban Revolution Politicians Politics Taxation United States-Foreign relations-Cuba | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
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 - PRESIDENT KENNEDY'S TRIP TO FLORIDA | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - PRESIDENT KENNEDY'S TRIP TO FLORIDA | | Cold War Cuban Revolution Politicians Politics Presidents-United States Speeches United States-Foreign relations-Cuba United States-Foreign relations-Latin America | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - PRESIDENT KENNEDY'S TRIP TO FLORIDA
- Date
- 1963
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers remarks on President Kennedy's trip to Florida and the speeches he made, including some pertaining to Fidel Castro and Cuba. The segment also includes material on the Alliance for Progress program and relations with Latin America. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SENATE MAJORITY LEADER EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SENATE MAJORITY LEADER EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN | | Cold War Cuban Revolution Interviews Nuclear weapons Politicians Politics United States-Foreign relations-Cuba | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - TAX BILL/ CIVIL RIGHTS / CUBA | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - TAX BILL/ CIVIL RIGHTS / CUBA | | Civil rights Civil rights movement Cuban Revolution Politicians Politics Taxation United States-Foreign relations-Cuba | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - TAX BILL/ CIVIL RIGHTS / CUBA
- Date
- 1964 (circa)
- Description
- On his television program, Sen. George Smathers explains his role as a Senate Conferee in the Tax Bill Conference and details the features of the tax bill. He also comments on the civil rights bill and his concerns with it, at one point calling it repugnant. He closes the segment with comments on Fidel Castro and complains about US allies who continue to trade with Cuba. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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