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Violence against protesters at 1968 DNC
/ nighttime protests at the Democratic National Convention / crowds of protesters moving through streets / police dragging protester through streets / demonstrators raising fists in air in protest / line of policemen walking down street,...
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1968 Democratic National Convention riot, tear gas used, police clashing with and beating protestors
Part of a Youth International Party film about the riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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1968 Democratic National Convention riot, police clashing with and beating protestors
Part of a Youth International Party film about the riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Army sets up pup tents in encampment during DNC protests
/ United States 3rd Corps Artillery Brigade in encampment during Democratic National Convention / troops set up pup tents in encampment. Army sets up pup tents in encampment during DNC protests on August 25, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois...
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National Guard controls protesters at DNC
/ National Guard troops attempt to control demonstrators at the Democratic National Convention / police standing on street / National Guard troops with weapons lined up on street / crowd of demonstrators standing on road / policeman...
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Yippies run 'Pigasus' for President
Yippies dancing on a stage with Pigasus the pig / Part of a Youth International Party film about the riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Journalist Claude Bowers gives keynote address at 1928 Democratic National Convention
[Shaky footage] Title card: "Sounds Key Note At First Night Session--Houston Tex - Members of Democratic convention hear outline of party policies" / High angle crowded 1928 convention floor with state delegate signs and bunting / MS...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Republican National Committee Chairman John Hamilton delivers GOP reaction to New Deal at a New York banquet
[New York City] LS Republicans gathered at a Hotel Astor banquet beneath portrait of Republican presidential candidate Alf Landon / CU Landon portrait / MLS John Hamilton, Chairman, Republican Natl Committee, delivers GOP sentiment from...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
A look at possible Democratic presidential nominees Harry Truman, Adlai Stevenson, Brien McMahon, and Estes Kefauver
Title card: "Paramount News Issue No 46" / title card: "The Eyes and Ears of the World Paramount News" with logo of stars and mountain / title card: "Politics-Presidential Sweepstakes" / title "Now, the Democrats - Truman or Stevenson?...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Adlai Stevenson announces his presidential candidacy for renomination in 1956
Title: "Politics - Stevenson's Hat in the Ring" superimposed over hats being thrown into ring / CU and SOT Adlai Stevenson, Democratic former Governor of Illinois: "I shall be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president next...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Scenes of Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson II campaigning in US before 1952 presidential election
WS Veterans of Foreign Wars convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City / Adlai Stevenson standing on rostrum getting ready to speak / WS convention / SOT Stevenson speaking, expressing his hatred of Communism / Stevenson pauses...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Second part of film portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson II compiled before 1952 presidential election in US
Adlai Stevenson sitting at table on porch with two of his sons, Borden and John Fell, and his sister, Elizabeth Ives / Stevenson looking at newspaper with one son / Stevenson, his sons, and his sister sitting at table looking at...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Scenes from the 1932 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with Franklin Roosevelt, Will Rogers, Amos N Andy, and William McAdoo
Title card: "Gov. Roosevelt Rouses Democrats to Fighting Pitch!" / Title: card: "Editor's Note: Here are dramatic moments in Chicago which stirred nation and focused limelight on leading Democratic personalities in Presidential...
Hearst Metrotone News
U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy delivers a speech about his deceased brother, U.S. President John F. Kennedy at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.
U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy delivers a speech about his deceased brother, U.S. President John F. Kennedy at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.
Bloomberg
The Biden Effect on Health Care
Aug.21 -- Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is building on the Affordable Care Act while creating a Medicare-like public option.
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Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy delivers his acceptance speech at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy delivers his acceptance speech at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Bloomberg
Wall Street Votes: Inequality and Biden's Economic Plan
Aug.20 -- The coronavirus pandemic has led to the loss of millions of jobs in the U.S., and exacerbated the problem of large and growing income inequality across the country. So what is Joe Biden expected to do with the economy if he...
Bloomberg
Pelosi: When Women Succeed, America Succeeds
Aug.19 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discusses the power of Women in America and her support for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris during the Democratic National Convention.
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A man at a podium nominates John F. Kennedy for U.S. President at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
A man at a podium nominates John F. Kennedy for U.S. President at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Hispanic Caucus praises Clinton for immigration policy
Hispanic and Latino Democrats gather for a Hispanic Caucus meeting at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia praising Hillary Clinton for her ability to get laws passed and her stance on immigration
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WRAP Biden, Obama, nomination, Clinton ADDS speech preps
1. Close-up Delaware delegation
2. UPSOUND: (English) Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House:
"All those in favour to suspend the rules and nominate Joe Biden by acclamation please say aye."
3. Wide shot, delegates say 'aye'
4. UPSOUND:...
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USA: MICHIGAN: BILL CLINTON & AL GORE
English/Nat
U-S President Bill Clinton says his political partner, Vice President Al Gore, is the best choice to lead America into the 21st century.
Clinton and Gore were in the American Midwest on Tuesday, looking to rally Democratic...
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WRAP Clintons, Biden and others as Obama secures official nomination
1. Close-up Delaware delegation
2. UPSOUND: (English) Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House:
"All those in favour to suspend the rules and nominate Joe Biden by acclamation please say aye."
3. Wide shot, delegates says 'aye'
4. UPSOUND:...
Hearst Metrotone News
A man standing at a podium nominates Lyndon B. Johnson for U. S. President at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
A man standing at a podium nominates Lyndon B. Johnson for U. S. President at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.