Legacy of Robert F. Kennedy
The John F. Kennedy Library hosted a panel discussion on Robert Kennedy’s life and how he might have responded to issues today. An excerpt from a 1968 film about Kennedy was shown, and the m…
141 viewsThe John F. Kennedy Library hosted a panel discussion on Robert Kennedy’s life and how he might have responded to issues today. An excerpt from a 1968 film about Kennedy was shown, and the m…
141 viewsThe general session of the winter meeting of the Democratic National Committee was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. Speeches were made by the general and national chairs. A v…
92 viewsFollowing the third and final presidential debate sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, representatives for both campaigns spoke to reporters about their impressions of the de…
223 viewsThe Democratic National Committee held a fundraiser with entertainment by Cher, and speeches by Vice President Gore, Mrs. Gore and other dignitaries.
221 viewsAfter the conclusion of the national convention, the Democratic National Committee held a business meeting. DNC officers and others praised the success of the convention and talked about the…
181 viewsSpeakers talked about the Democratic Party’s diverse membership and about their commitment to social justice. They also talked about Vice President Gore’s record and his commitment to civil …
2,073 viewsGeneral Chair of the Democratic National Committee Ed Rendell talked about preparations for the 2000 Democratic National Convention which began August 14. He also responded to viewer comment…
46 viewsDemocratic spokespersons, dubbing themselves the “Truth Squad,” briefed the media on what they considered to be Governor Bush’s shortcomings as the executive of Texas. They responded t…
111 viewsDemocratic leaders and supporters gathered to honor President Bill Clinton and to raise money to assist Vice President Al Gore’s presidential campaign and other Democratic races around the c…
603 viewsVice President Al Gore emphasized the Democratic views on abortion, the environment, education, health care, and other issues. President Bill Clinton praised the vice president’s accomplishm…
166 viewsVice President Al Gore and Senator Bill Bradley (D- New Jersey) spoke to delegates about their respective bids for the Democratic presidential nomination. In his speech, Senator Bradley crit…
171 viewsDemocratic leaders announced that Mayor Rendell would be the new general chairman of the Democratic National Committee and also talked about the 2000 elections. After their comments they ans…
42 viewsPresident Clinton and others talked about health care and the Patients' Bill of Rights. The president called for public support for the legislation and commented on the need for affordable, …
64 viewsThe panelists discussed judicial independence and the relationship between the three branches of government.
94 viewsMr. Bissinger discussed his book, A Prayer for the City, which is about the revitalization of Philadelphia. He was granted full-time access to Mayor Ed Rendell and followed the mayor for fou…
261 viewsMayor Rendell talked about funding for transportation and infrastructure and their importance to urban areas in his city of Philadelphia and across the nation. Mayor Rendell is in his final …
59 viewsThe Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia held a public hearing on the proposed merger between First Union Bank of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Core states Financial of Philadelphia, Pennsy…
432 viewsAfter meeting with President Clinton, several mayors talked with reporters. They stressed their support for the president’s initiatives which support urban communities.
71 viewsMayor Rendell, the current chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Welfare-to-Work Task Force, briefed reporters on a survey of welfare reform in 34 cities. He stressed the need for more fede…
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