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  When George H. W. Bush Was President…

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  Amid the praise for 41st President of the United States, George H. W. Bush, after his death last week, some of the contemporary feelings about him and his war policy were mostly missing from the extensive coverage. We found another perspective in our video archives from his time in office.  In this video letter sent to President George Bush in October 1990, Alex Molnar talks about sending his son to serve in the Persian Gulf. Part of the Global Perspectives […]

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  [1988 Republican National Convention]

  Politics

  This series of news reports covers the 1988 Republican National Convention, focusing on Dan Quayle’s nomination and the subsequent media controversy.

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  Inside the post-debate spin machine

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  As the final presidential debate approaches, take an inside look at the 1992 face-off between President George H.W. Bush, Governor Bill Clinton, and H. Ross Perot, moderated by Jim Lehrer. THE 90’s takes us inside “Spin Alley,” where political consultants and spokespeople including Marlin Fitzwater, Mickey Kantor, George Stephanopoulos, and Orson Swindle attempt to craft the post-debate story in favor of their candidate. Don’t miss it. Watch the full debate special from THE 90’s.

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: press on Bush]

  1992 Election, Chicago, Politics

  Raw tape for The 90’s election specials. Most of the tape is just press milling about at a hotel for a Bush / Quayle 1992 dinner, except for these notable moments:

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  [The 90’s election specials raw: Bush campaign office and Commission on Presidential Debates]

  1992 Election, Eddie Becker, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw tape for The 90’s election specials. Videomaker Eddie Becker interviews Bush supporters and employees of the Bush campaign, and tapes inside and outside of Bush Campaign headquarters.

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: St. Louis airport]

  1992 Election, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw tape for The 90’s election specials. At an airport in St. Louis awaiting President George H.W. Bush’s arrival. Bush supporters from various groups wait to cheer him when he arrives.

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: St. Louis airport, pre-debate]

  1992 Election, Eddie Becker, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw tape for The 90’s election specials. The first half of the tape is a continuation of footage at an airport in St. Louis awaiting President George H.W. Bush’s arrival. Bush supporters from various groups wait to cheer him when he arrives. The second half of the tape takes place at Washington University where the presidential debate will be held.

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  [The 90s Election Specials raw: RNC #3]

  1992 Election, Politics

  Raw footage for “The 90’s.” Stoney Burke speaks with numerous Republican delegates and supporters at the 1992 Republican National Convention, and attends a pro-family rally.