From New York, the Estes Kefauver Senate crime hearings. Voices include Senator Kefauver, Rudolph Halley, Frank Costello, Virginia Hill Erickson, William O'Dwyer, and Charles W.Tobey
Secretary of State Dean Acheson talk on Soviet Foreign policy and its attempts to dominate Europe and the Far East, including Korea.
(use of satellite troops) to progress and future action of Korean war discussed,
On March 31st, 1955, President Dwight Eisenhower held a White House luncheon for members of Congress. Topics discussed included a briefing on Europe by Secretary Of State John Foster Dulles, preparation for the Big Four Conference of 1955, (Geneva Summit) and the defense of Formosa.
"SALUTE EISENHOWER" rally for President Dwight Eisenhower at New York City's Madison Square Garden. Among those in attendance are former New York Governor Al Smith and Father Edward Coughlin.
Connecticut Senator Abraham Ribicoff nominates Senator John Kennedy for Vice President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
President Dwight Eisenhower, one week before the presidential election, addresses the nation on the Suez Canal crisis and invasion of Egypt by Israeli and French forces. He also discusses the Hungarian crisis and the possible withdrawal of Russian troops.
Private citizen Dick Stern buys airtime on WABD (Dumont) television at $250.00 for 15 minutes, to speak on behalf of Adlai Stevenson's run for the presidency. He attacks the Eisenhower administration as a "bankrupt failure."
News highlights: the Democrats win Congress. Eisenhower wins by nine million votes but fails to carry his party into Congress.
Eisenhower confers with JohnFoster Dulles (in Walter Reed Hospital) and others regarding the Middle East. Israel rejects UN troops to Israel, the UN to replace Anglo-French troops in Egypt. Ceasefire in the Canal Zone. The Soviets still battle Hungary in Budapest, shell city ruthlessly. Anti-Russian demonstrations in Paris.
President Dwight Eisenhower addresses the nation from the White House regarding the crisis at Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Nine negro students were removed from the school, defying a ruling by the United States Supreme Court. The president sending troops to Little Rock.
Highlights: Balloting for presidential nomination (roll call of states), Sam Rayburn nominates Lyndon Johnson with a subsequent demonstration for him, Governor Orville Freeman of Minnesota nominates John KennedyAdlai Stevenson is nominated by Senator Eugene McCarthy.
Ambassador Lodge of US approves of resolution to send a US force to the Congo, Eleanor Roosevelt makes seconding speech for Stevenson, roll call of states, Kennedy wins the nomination.
Live coverage of the 1960 Democratic Convention in Los Angeles, California. Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow report.
This is the first complete televised coverage of a presidential convention.
New York City Police Commissioner Stephen Kennedy slur on Jewish cops, Rabbi comments on insult, Pierre Salinger comments on Kennedy's campaign, Captain William Bradley of ILA comments on demonstrations by dockworkers against Khrushchev.
Outgoing President Dwight D. Eisenhower gives his farewell address to the nation as he prepares to welcome the new incoming President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Special on President Dwight David Eisenhower as he leaves office, passing the reigns of the Presidency to John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Includes Kennedy's inauguration speech.
Report on the death by probable suicide of Marilyn Monroe. Autopsy ordered by Dr. Theodore Curphey reveals probable death by overdose of sleeping pills. She was found dead in her bed early Sunday morning. Circumstances leading up to her death are discussed. There are comments from Gene Kelly and Dean Martin. James Dougherty, whom Monroe married at age 16 and was her first husband, simply said "I'm sorry."
Report by Alan Jackson and others.
October 11th, 1961-August 26th, 1963 (NBC)
This program was the winner of both an Emmy and Peabody award in 1962. NBC newsman David Brinkley covered a wide variety of topics during its two-season run. Brinkley appeared live and filmed segments were also featured.
Tonight's topic is movie fan magazines now using Jacqueline Kennedy as a major subject.
The opening announcer of this daily primetime CBS evening news telecast introduces anchorman Douglas Edwards. Reports from field correspondent Dan Rather, on the death of Oklahoma Senator Robert Kerr, and from Robert Schakne, on the death of Dick Powell.
October 11th, 1961-August 26th, 1963 (NBC)
This program was the winner of both an Emmy and Peabody award in 1962. NBC newsman David Brinkley covered a wide variety of topics during its two-season run. Brinkley appeared live and filmed segments were also featured.
The US populace speaks out on current events such as Vietnam, Laos, etc.
Host: David Brinkley.
Opening night of the 1964 Democratic National Convention from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. Rhode Island Senator John Pastore gives the opening night keynote speech.
Chet Huntley and David Brinkley report.
Continuing live coverage of the 1964 Democratic National Convention from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
Governor John Connally of Texas places Lyndon Johnson's name into nomination for the presidency, Governor Pat Brown of California seconds the nomination, interview with President Johnson. NBC Newsman Edwin Newman interviews Mrs. Lillian Miller, (frequent studio audience guest at shows such as Jack Paar, Merv Griffin, and Johnny Carson Tonight Show) at the convention on her 90th birthday. Her first convention was in 1924.
A speech by Lyndon Johnson who favors Hubert Humphrey for vice president, Senator Eugene McCarthy puts Humphrey's name into nomination, seconded by Senator Abraham Ribicoff of Connecticut and others, Senator Wayne Morse gives news of platform (includes South Vietnam error)
Continuing live coverage of the 1964 Democratic National Coverage from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
Senator Henry "Scoop" Jackson of Washington State gives a John F. Kennedy memorial speech to a 12-minute ovation, a talk by Adlai Stevenson, happy birthday greetings to Lyndon Johnson, Senator Hubert Humphrey, and Lyndon Johnson acceptance speeches.
The closing night of the convention.
A liberal Party Rally held at New York City's Madison Square Garden for President Johnson and Senate candidate Robert Kennedy. Speakers include Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy, and Adlai Stevenson.
Live coverage of the 1968 Democratic National Convention, broadcast from The International Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois. Dates covered are August 26th, 27th, 29th, and 30th, 1968.
Many hours archived. Specific segments monitored upon request.
Coverage of The Democratic National Convention at Chicago International Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois. Concludes on August 29th with the "Balloting" for President.
The 1968 Democratic National Convention begins.
Highlights: Speech by Senator Edmund Muskie
Anti-Vietnam protesters
Rioters quelled by police
Lester Maddox withdraws from the Presidential race with a comment
Credentials dispute in the hall at New York State delegation
More on rioters in the Hilton Hotel area
Rioters creating problems at the convention.
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