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  Chicago Politics: A Theatre Of Power

  Bill Stamets, Black, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Communities, Harold Washington, NHPRC, Politics, Studs Terkel, Viewers Choice

  Collection of revealing scenes of various Chicago politicians. The film focuses mainly on mayors and mayoral candidates of the 1980s including Jane Byrne, Harold Washington, Edward “Fast Eddie” Vrdolyak, and Thomas Hynes. In true Chicago style, the looming presence of long-time, now late, mayor of Chicago, Richard J. Daley makes an appearance. Includes some invaluable footage, especially of when Harold Washington’s many speeches. Particularly revealing are scenes of racial upheaval during the time surrounding Harold Washington’s election and mayorship.

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  Minneapolis Operation Rescue

  Bill Stamets, Chicago

  Footage of a pro-life event featuring Randall Terry. Terry talks about the impending “moral anarchy” of the nation and his opinions on the importance of God.

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  [Five news stories from 1992]

  Chicago

  This series of five news stories from 1992 includes coverage of the Clinton/Gore campaign, welfare cuts in Michigan, and the Chicago flood, as well as a segment from the “Fighting Cancer” series which aired on the MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour.

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  [Speculations that Gary Hart will withdraw]

  Politics

  Gary Hart failed to appear at a scheduled campaign stop in New Hampshire, fueling speculations that Hart was withdrawing from the race following allegations that he had engaged in an extramarital affair.

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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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  [Michael Dukakis – Ohio primary]

  Politics

  This news report covers the slowly increasing success of Michael Dukakis’ campaign to win the Democratic nomination in the 1988 presidential election. Dukakis is campaigning in Ohio in preparation for the state’s primary election.

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  [1988 Super Tuesday results]

  Politics

  These two news clips cover the results of Super Tuesday leading up to the Democratic nomination for the 1988 presidential election, including an interview with Michael Dukakis following his strong showing in the elections.

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  [Iowa reacts to Gary Hart dropping out of 1988 presidential race]

  Politics

  This news segment covers the aftermath of Gary Hart’s withdrawal from seeking the Democratic nomination for the 1988 presidential election. The intense media scrutiny which led to Hart’s withdrawal has unsettled some of the candidates and their supporters, who question the benefit of probing so closely into the candidates’ personal lives.