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  [Vito Marzullo raw #8]

  Chicago, Chicago Politics, NHPRC, Politics, Roots of Video, Vito Marzullo

  Raw tape #8 for Vito Marzullo documentary. Ward office. Marzullo talks with Tom Weinberg about a variety of subjects relating to Chicago politics. He demonstrates some of the most characteristically Chicago political opinions – why patronage is good, why one must be loyal to his party and put the city above himself, etc. Other members of Marzullo’s organization, including County Commissioner Matt Ropa and one of Marzullo’s precinct captains, also offer their opinions.

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  [Rostenkowski raw #116]

  Chicago, Chicago Politics, Dan Rostenkowski, NHPRC, Politics, Roots of Video

  Raw footage from the 1981 documentary “Rostenkowski,” a portrait of the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dan Rostenkowski, a powerful figure in Chicago (and national) politics. Rostenkowski on a United Airlines flight to Chicago. He discusses differences between Democrats and Republicans, saying the Democrats are more concerned with the social welfare of people. He also says that he would like to see the House of Representatives change from two year terms to four year terms.

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  [Rostenkowski raw: New York Democratic convention #3]

  Chicago, Chicago Politics, Dan Rostenkowski, NHPRC, Politics

  Raw footage from the 1981 documentary “Rostenkowski,” a portrait of House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dan Rostenkowski, a powerful figure in Chicago (and national) politics. On the floor of the convention center at the 1980 Democratic National Convention. Delegates are interviewed. Most of the delegates, predictably, praise Rostenkowski. Marty Russo, a congressman for Illinois’ 3rd congressional district, and an Illinois Delegate, describes how valuable and powerful Rostenkowski is to the party. Bob McCary, another delegate, talks about why Rostenkowski isn’t as well known as other congressmen, saying Rostenkowski doesn’t seek publicity. Mary Zolora, another Illinois delegate, says that she would like to see Rostenkowski run for mayor of Chicago. Ed Rosewell, Cook County Treasurer and Illinois delegate, says Rostenkowski will eventually be Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Rostenkowski #2]

  1992 Election, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Dan Rostenkowski, Politics

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. This tape follows Democratic congressional incumbent, Dan Rostenkowski, in his campaign for reelection against Chicago Alderman Dick Simpson. At St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr School on Chicago’s northwest side (note that this is different from St. Stanislaus Kostka, Rostenkowsk’s home parish). Rostenkowski visits classes and speaks to the kids before attending press conferences.

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  [The 90’s raw: Vietnam Wall and Scandal Tour]

  Politics, THE 90's

  Raw footage for the award-winning series The 90’s. Eddie Tape #25: (Continuation of Tape #24). Becker and a companion interview people at the Vietnam Wall about teaching peace and nonviolence in schools. Then, Becker goes on the Scandal Tour of Washington, a comedy tour that takes people on a bus to locations where scandals have occurred, while impersonating historical figures.

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  [None of the Above raw #17]

  American Way, None of the Above, Politics

  This is raw footage of Keoki in Hawaii for “None of the Above,” a documentary special focusing on non-voters during the 1996 Presidential primaries. Keoki part 2 of 3.

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  [None of the Above raw #33]

  American Way, None of the Above, Outside Agitators, Politics

  Raw footage for the documentary “None  of the Above,” an in depth ethnographic look at non voters during the 1996 presidential election. This video features interviews with Michael and Holly Bowser of Morro Bay, California. Bowsers #3.

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  [None of the Above raw #52]

  None of the Above, Politics, Tom Weinberg

  Raw footage of Gene Tencza for “None of the Above,” a documentary that highlights a number of non-voters during the 1996 presidential election and the rationale for why they don’t vote. Tom Weinberg uses a secondary camera to capture the process of shooting the interview. Part 2 of 2.