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1956-08-17, , min.
Connecticut Senator Abraham Ribicoff nominates Senator John Kennedy for Vice President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
1960-07-11, , min.
Includes a keynote address from Senator Frank Church.
1960-07-12, NBC, min.
Highlights: Conflict on civil rights platform. Chet Huntley and David Brinkley.
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.
1960-07-13, , min.
Highlights: Balloting for presidential nomination (roll call of states), Sam Rayburn nominates Lyndon Johnson with a subsequent demonstration for him, Governor Orville Freeman of Minnesota nominates John KennedyAdlai Stevenson is nominated by Senator Eugene McCarthy.
1960-07-13, , min.
Ambassador Lodge of US approves of resolution to send a US force to the Congo, Eleanor Roosevelt makes seconding speech for Stevenson, roll call of states, Kennedy wins the nomination.
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.
1960-07-15, , min.
Continuation of the convention, speakers include Lyndon Johnson, Adlai Stevenson, and Stuart Symington, John Kennedy makes his acceptance speech.
1964-08-24, NBC, 47 min.
Opening night of the 1964 Democratic National Convention from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. Rhode Island Senator John Pastore gives the opening night keynote speech. Chet Huntley and David Brinkley report.
1964-08-25, NBC, 29 min.
Continuing live coverage of the 1964 Democratic National Convention from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. Governor John Connally of Texas places Lyndon Johnson's name into nomination for the presidency, Governor Pat Brown of California seconds the nomination, interview with President Johnson. NBC Newsman Edwin Newman interviews Mrs. Lillian Miller, (frequent studio audience guest at shows such as Jack Paar, Merv Griffin, and Johnny Carson Tonight Show) at the convention on her 90th birthday. Her first convention was in 1924.
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.1964-08-26, NBC, 40 min.
A speech by Lyndon Johnson who favors Hubert Humphrey for vice president, Senator Eugene McCarthy puts Humphrey's name into nomination, seconded by Senator Abraham Ribicoff of Connecticut and others, Senator Wayne Morse gives news of platform (includes South Vietnam error)
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.1964-08-27, NBC, 28 min.
Continuing live coverage of the 1964 Democratic National Coverage from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. Senator Henry "Scoop" Jackson of Washington State gives a John F. Kennedy memorial speech to a 12-minute ovation, a talk by Adlai Stevenson, happy birthday greetings to Lyndon Johnson, Senator Hubert Humphrey, and Lyndon Johnson acceptance speeches. The closing night of the convention.1968-08-00, , min.
A documentary special about the riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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.
1968-08-27, NBC, 180 min.
Coverage of The Democratic National Convention at Chicago International Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois. Concludes on August 29th with the "Balloting" for President.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.
1972-07-10, , min.
Continuing coverage of the Democratic National Convention.
1972-07-11, , min.
Continuing coverage of the 1972 Democratic National Convention.
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.
1972-07-12, , min.
Continuing coverage of the 1972 Democratic National Convention from the Miami Beach Convention Center.
1972-07-13, , min.
Continuing coverage of the 1972 Democratic National Convention.
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.
1976-07-14, WWSC, 105 min.
Special live radio coverage of the Roll Call Of The States. Coverage of July 14th and 15th, 1976.
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.
1980-08-12, , min.
Continuing live coverage of the Democratic National Convention. Senator Edward Kennedy scheduled to speak.
1980-08-13, , min.
Jimmy Carter is the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.
1980-08-14, , min.
Continuing live coverage.
#18492A: DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
Order1980-08-14, , min.
Continuing coverage of the 1980 Democratic National Convention.