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  “They aimed to kill the young ones because they were the rebels.” —Boris Ross

  May 27, 2016 at 4:31 pm / Blog, Chicago politics, Image Union

  On May 30, 1937, Memorial Day, Chicago police opened fire on unarmed workers demonstrating against Republic Steel in one of the bloodiest events in our nation’s labor union history. Earlier in the year the Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC) had worked out a union deal with U.S. Steel, which workers had hoped would push the smaller steel companies to recognize their own unions. Instead, many of the smaller steel companies fought bitterly against union organization. That Memorial Day, the workers … Continue reading →

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  Donald J. Trump Make America Great Again! Rally

  Bill Stamets, Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, Outside Agitators, Political Documentaries

  Raw footage inside the UIC Pavilion before/after Trump postponed his March 11, 2016, rally in Chicago. Continue reading →

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  [Barack Obama profile]

  2004-10-25 / Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, Political Documentaries

  A brief look at Barack Obama’s life and political career up until his campaign for US Senate. Continue reading →

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  [Rahm Emanuel profile]

  1997-11-06 / Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, Political Documentaries

  Elizabeth Brackett speaks to Rahm Emanuel about his job as senior adviser to President Clinton, and about the path that led him to that position. Continue reading →

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  Chicago Politics: A Theatre Of Power

  1987-04-15 / Bill Stamets, Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, Harold Washington, NHPRC, Political Documentaries, 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. Continue reading →

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  [Roland Burris press conference – Daley votes – Daley inauguration]

  1995-01-01 / Bill Stamets, Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, Political Documentaries

  Footage leading up to, and after, the 1995 Chicago mayoral election. Opens with a brief press conference with challenger Roland Burris, then follows Mayor Richard M. Daley through his election celebration and various press engagements. Continue reading →

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  [Dan Rostenkowski Congressional race 1994]

  1994-03-02 / Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, Political Documentaries, Rostenkowski

  Dan Rostenkowski runs for reelection in the 1994 Congressional race, despite facing allegations of fraud and corruption. Continue reading →

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  [Chicago mayoral election 1987]

  1985-02-21 / Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, Harold Washington, Political Documentaries

  This news report covers the democratic primary for the 1987 Chicago mayoral election, focusing on the role that race will play in the upcoming elections. Continue reading →