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  [Rostenkowski raw: Jerry Ford]

  Chicago, Chicago Politics, Dan Rostenkowski, NHPRC, Politics

  Raw footage from the 1981 documentary “Rostenkowski,” a portrait of House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dan Rostenkowski, a powerful figure in Chicago (and national) politics. Former President Gerald Ford is interviewed on a golf course. Ford discusses his close friendship with Rostenkowski, despite belonging to different political parties, and Rostenkowski’s ability to “get things done” in congress.

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  [The 90s Election Specials raw: Gus Savage Rally #2]

  1992 Election, Andrew Jones, Black, Chicago, Communities, Politics

  Footage for The 90’s Election Specials. This tape features a continuation of footage of the “Truth Rally” for incumbent Congressman Gus Savage, running for reelection against Mel Reynolds (who ultimately defeats Savage). The rally takes place in the Third Baptist Church on Chicago’s South Side, where Gus Savage eventually makes a scathing speech against Mel Reynolds.