| "FACE THE NATION" - KINESCOPE | "FACE THE NATION" - KINESCOPE | | Civil rights
Integration
National Democratic Party
Politicians
Politics
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"FACE THE NATION" - KINESCOPE
- Date
- 1963-08-06
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers appears on CBS' "Face the Nation" program, where he fields questions posed by journalists William S. White, Russell Jones, William H. Lawrence and program host Stewart Novins. Sen. Smathers provides unscripted responses to inquiries regarding his prediction for a Democratic presidential candidate in 1960, the chances that he will run for president or vice president, the likelihood that the South will abandon the Democratic Party, Latin American issues, his assessment of Fidel Castro and integration issues. Produced by CBS.
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| GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE | GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE | | Civil rights
Demonstrations
Governors-Florida
Infrastructure
Politicians
Politics
Race relations
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GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE
- Date
- 1964-04-02
- Description
- Tension mounts in this press conference when Gov. Farris Bryant declines to comment at length on the purpose of a secretive personal trip to Washington, D.C. He remarks on the use of the Florida National Guard in response to racial or civil unrest, construction plans for the Florida causeway and the success of the Florida Development Commission. Gov. Bryant also comments on the arrest of Elizabeth Peabody, mother of then-Massachusetts Gov. Endicott Peabody, for her participation in a civil rights march in St. Augustine. Produced by the Florida Development Commission.
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| HOME MOVIE | HOME MOVIE | | Home movies
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HOME MOVIE
- Date
- n.d.
- Description
- This film has scenes of snow in the Washington, DC area.
- Collection
| HOME MOVIE | HOME MOVIE | | Home movies
Snow | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
HOME MOVIE
- Date
- 1940 (circa)
- Description
- This film shows a woman playing ball with a dog on the porch of a home. Then, it shows a little girl trying to get the dog to drink out of the birdbath. The remaining footage is of snow in the Washington, DC area.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS | | Cold war
Economic conditions
Politics
Politicians
Taxation
United States-Foreign relations-Soviet Union | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS
- Date
- 1950 (circa)
- Description
- This film contains numerous segments from Sen. George Smathers' television program "Senator Smathers Reports." Arkansas Sen. John McClellan discusses a bill that would eliminate Labor Union racketeering. Sen. John Sparkman, Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Housing, comments on a new bill that will help stimulate the economy in Florida. In another segment, Sen. William Fulbright, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee, remarks on the struggle with Russia for control of Berlin. In the final segment, Sen. Smathers details legislation he will introduce in the upcoming Congressional session, including judicial reform, repealing a travel tax and social security revisions. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - AIR FORCE | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - AIR FORCE | | Cold war
Politicians
Politics
United States-Foreign relations-Soviet Union | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - AIR FORCE
- Date
- 1950 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers interviews General Curtis LeMay of the Air Force on military threat. LeMay discusses America's strategy for dealing with Russia's missile and air defense capabilities. 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.
- Collection
| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - ALLIANCE FOR PROGRESS/TEST BAN TREATY | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - ALLIANCE FOR PROGRESS/TEST BAN TREATY | | Cold war
Nuclear weapons
Politicians
Politics
United States-Foreign relations-Latin America | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - ALLIANCE FOR PROGRESS/TEST BAN TREATY
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers interviews his sons Bruce and John Smathers. Bruce Smathers comments on the Alliance for Progress program and the success it is having in Argentina. He also praises the Peace Corps for their work in that country. John Smathers comments on the Test Ban Treaty with Russia and remarks on the US Navy, in which he is a cadet. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - BERLIN | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - BERLIN | | Cold War
Politicians
Politics
United States-Foreign relations-Soviet Union | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - BERLIN
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers interviews Sen. Mike Mansfield on the subject of West Berlin. Mansfield responds to Nikita Khrushchev's warning that an American-led airlift into West Berlin will be grounds for war. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - BRUCE SMATHERS INTERVIEW | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - BRUCE SMATHERS INTERVIEW | | Cold War
Politicians
Politics
Underwater demolition
Vietnam War | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - BRUCE SMATHERS INTERVIEW
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers interviews his son Bruce Smathers, future Secretary of State of Florida, on his career in the US Navy, underwater demolitions training and his future prospects for overseas deployment. He also comments on the conflict in Vietnam and America's obligation to support South Vietnam's "quest for freedom." Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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