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16 records found for DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION, THE
1960-07-13, WCBS, 163 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Edward R. Murrow
- Howard K. Smith
- John F. Kennedy
- Neil Strawser
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- Adlai E. Stevenson
- Paul Butler
- Orville L. Freeman
- Bernie Eismann
- Nancy Hanschman
- Betty Furness
- Lowell Thomas
- Alexander Kendrick
- Lyndon B. Johnson
Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow anchor convention coverage spanning JULY 13, 14, 15, 1960. A retrospective declaration of candidacy for President of the United States is announced by Senator John F. Kennedy. Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, the majority leader of the senate, speaks. Back live on the convention floor, Bernie Eismann talks to Minnesota Governor Orville L. Freeman; it was he who put Kennedy's name into nomination. Edward R. Murrow talks to Lowell Thomas. Adlai Stevenson introduces Eleanor Roosevelt who speaks before the convention. Neil Strawser talks to the Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Butler. 3000 delegates are represented as roll call begins the 1500 vote procedure. It takes 761 votes to nominate the choice for president. We hear each state cast their votes. John Kennedy, 43, becomes the third youngest nominee in history. Nancy Hanschman reports from Johnson headquarters. Adlai Stevenson is interviewed. Kennedy speaks to the convention, thanking them for his nomination. Benedition and the National Anthem end the evening for July 13th. Cronkite and Murrow rap it up with final thoughts. Betty Furness does a Westinghouse Total Elective Home Commercial. July 14th & 15th coverage present the nomination for Vice President. Earlier coverage by Kennedy at a press conference confirms Lyndon B. Johnson as his choice for the Vice President running mate. Nancy Hanschman interviews Johnson. There is coverage of the LBJ press conference. John F. Kennedy gives a 22 minute acceptance speech to the convention. Alexander Kendrick, Howard K. Smith, Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite evaluate the JFK speech. Spokeswoman for Westinghouse, Betty Furness, gives praise to Cronkite for his coverage of the National Democratic Convention.
1960-07-13, NBC, min.
Live coverage of the 1960 Democratic National Convention, telecast from Los Angeles, California. Many hours are archived. Specific segments monitored as requested.
1964-08-26, WCBS, 193 min.
- Harry S. Truman
- John F. Kennedy
- Lynda Bird Johnson
- Mike Wallace
- Harry Reasoner
- Warren Magnuson
- Bill McQueen
- Adlai E. Stevenson
- Roger Mudd
- Lady Bird Johnson
- Eric Sevareid
- Robert Trout
- Henry Jackson
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Hubert Humphrey
- Robert F. Kennedy
- Jim Jensen
A film on the career of Lyndon Baines Johnson is shown at the Democratic National convention with commentary from Eric Sevareid. Robert Trout and Roger Mudd anchor this 34th convention. Coverage includes a speech by Washington State Senator Henry Jackson who praises John F. Kennedy. N.Y. State Chairman Bill McQueen is interviewed on the floor by correspondent Mike Wallace. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy is introduced and is given a huge 14 min. ovation during which time there is a commentary from Trout, Mudd and Eric Sevareid in the CBS booth. Robert Kennedy praises his brother in a brief 9 min. speech. Pennsylvania's Senator, Democratic candidate Genevieve Black introduces ambassador to the United Nations, Adlai Stevenson, who speaks for 12 min. "Happy Birthday" is sung by the convention to Lyndon Johnson. Warren Magnuson of Washington State introduces the Vice Presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey, who gives a 24 min. acceptance speech. Harry S. Truman's telegram is read to the convention floor. Hubert Humphrey introduces President Lyndon B. Johnson who gives a 36 min. Acceptance speech. Mike Wallace gets reactions from Lady Bird Johnson and Lynda Bird Johnson. There is a final commentary from Robert Trout. There are also additional reports from WCBS and Jim Jensen and from Harry Reasoner.1964-08-27, WCBS, 193 min.
- John F. Kennedy
- Lynda Bird Johnson
- Mike Wallace
- Harry Reasoner
- Warren Magnuson
- Bill McQueen
- Genevieve Black
- Adlai E. Stevenson
- Roger Mudd
- Lady Bird Johnson
- Eric Sevareid
- Robert Trout
- Henry Jackson
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Hubert Humphrey
- Robert F. Kennedy
- Jim Jensen
A film on the career of Lyndon Baines Johnson is shown at the Democratic National convention with commentary from Eric Sevareid. Robert Trout and Roger Mudd anchor this 34th convention. Coverage includes a speech by Washington State Senator Henry Jackson, who praises John F. Kennedy. N.Y. State Chairman Bill McQueen is interviewed on the floor by correspondent Mike Wallace. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy is introduced and is given a huge 14 min. ovation during which time there is a commentary from Trout, Mudd and Eric Sevareid in the CBS booth. Robert Kennedy praises his brother in a brief 9 min. speech. Pennsylvania's Senator, Democratic candidate Genevieve Black introduces ambassador to the United Nations Adlai Stevenson, who speaks for 12 min. "Happy Birthday" is sung by the convention to Lyndon Johnson. Warren Magnuson of Washington State introduces the Vice Presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey, who gives a 24 min. acceptance speech. Harry S. Truman's telegram is read to the convention floor. Hubert Humphrey introduces President Lyndon B. Johnson, who gives a 36 min. acceptance speech. Mike Wallace gets reactions from Lady Bird Johnson and Lynda Bird Johnson. There is a final commentary from Robert Trout. There are also additional reports from WCBS and Jim Jensen and from Harry Reasoner.1968-08-26, NBC, min.
Live coverage of the 1968 Democratic National Convention, broadcast from The International Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois. Dates covered are August 26th, 27th, 29th, and 30th, 1968. Many hours archived. Specific segments monitored upon request.
1968-08-28, , min.
The 1968 Democratic National Convention begins. Highlights: Speech by Senator Edmund Muskie Anti-Vietnam protesters Rioters quelled by police Lester Maddox withdraws from the Presidential race with a comment Credentials dispute in the hall at New York State delegation More on rioters in the Hilton Hotel area Rioters creating problems at the convention.
1968-08-29, CBS, min.
Hubert Humphrey acceptance speech, Roger Mudd comments on the "bad manners" at the convention. Comment also by Walter Cronkite. Comments by protesters about the Chicago police.
1972-07-09, NBC, 30 min.
A preview of the 1972 Democratic National Convention at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
1972-07-10, NBC, 720 min.
Live coverage of the 1972 Democratic National Convention from The Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida. Nominees are Senator George McGovern of South Dakota for President and Senator Thomas Eagleton of Missouri for Vice President. Dates covered are July 10th, 11th, and 12th, 1972.
1972-07-12, NBC, 750 min.
Continuing live coverage of the 1972 Democratic National Convention from the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida. Sargent Shriver replaces Senator Thomas Eagleton as the Vice Presidential candidate after it was announced that Eagleton had undergone mental health treatment. Dates of coverage are July 12th, 13th, and 14th, 1972.
1976-07-12, NBC, 300 min.
- John Glenn
- Robert Strauss
- Andy Shea
- Abraham Beame
- Caroline Wilkens
- Basil Paterson
- Hugh Carey
- Barbara Jordan
Live coverage of the 1976 Democratic National Convention from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
1976-07-12, CBS, 240 min.
Live coverage of the 1976 Democratic National Convention from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Host: Walter Cronkite
1976-07-13, NBC, 425 min.
- David Brinkley
- John Chancellor
- Tom Pettit
- Edwin Newman
- Hubert Humphrey
- George McGovern
- Douglas Kiker
- Garrick Utley
- Catherine Mackin
- Alan Cranston
- Dwayne Holman
- Moon Landrieu
- Kenneth Gibson
- Wendell Ford
- Martha Griffiths
- Peter Rodino
- Lindy Boggs
Live gavel to gavel NBC Television continuing live coverage of the 1976 Democratic National Convention from Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Democratic Party tackles an all-day agenda. THE CREDENTIALS REPORT precedes the traditional floor debate during which challenges to the legitimacy of some delegated are raised and resolved. THE RULES REPORT nominates a woman as permanent chairman, fulfilling a mandate from the 1972 convention. Republican Lindy Boggs of Louisiana wins unanimously. THE PLATFORM REPORT lists the Democratic position on national issues. Among the goals: a complete overhaul of the tax system; enactment of a national health-insurance plan; and a $5 billion cut in defense spending.
1976-07-13, ABC, min.
Live coverage of The 1976 Democratic National Convention from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Dates covered are July 13th and 14th, 1976. Many hours archived. Please request specific segment for confirmation.
1976-07-15, CBS, 210 min.
Live coverage of the fourth session of The 1976 Democratic National Convention from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Host: Walter Cronkite
1976-07-15, NBC, 360 min.
Continuing live coverage of the 1976 Democratic National Convention from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Dates of coverage are July 15th and 16th, 1976.