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  America’s First Drag Queen President

  1992 Election, Bill Stamets, Black, Blog, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Communities, LGBTQIA, Politics

  “A presidential campaign is like a drag show.” Joan Jett Blakk In 1992, there was another candidate against Bush, and her name? Joan Jett Blakk. For Pride month, Media Burn is highlighting and celebrating the work of queer activists of the past. Blakk was the drag persona of performer Terence Smith, who was a performer and leader of Chicago Queer Nation in the 70s. In the 1990s, Blakk campaigned for various political positions, such as mayor of Chicago, President (as … Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Bob Kerrey at Finkl Steel]

  1992 Election, Bill Stamets, Chicago, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw footage shot for The 90’s Election Specials. Bob Kerry campaigns at Finkl Steel in Chicago. Tour, speech, hard hats, hot metal. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Dan Quayle]

  1992 Election, Bill Stamets, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw footage for the The 90’s Election Specials. Continued from 10556, Jerry Brown/Dan Quayle. American Bar Association, litigation, Fairmont Hotel. Continue reading →

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  Behind the scenes of a political commercial

  1992 Election, Blog, Chicago, Outside Agitators, Politics

  Ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes of the creation of a political commercial? You won’t want to miss this. This video documents the creation of a TV ad for the 1992 Dick Simpson for Congress campaign in Illinois. Simpson, a noted Chicago progressive, was running against Dan Rostenkowski, who had held his post since 1959. The commercial involves a full studio audience of cheering supporters, some live music, and many, many takes. Although the amount of money spent … Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Kansas City #2]

  1992 Election, American Way, Politics, Skip Blumberg, THE 90's

  Layoff of raw footage for The 90’s election specials. Videomaker Skip Blumberg covers Bill Clinton’s debate prep, speaking with speechwriters as well as members of a crowd waiting for a glimpse of Clinton. The majority of the tape takes place in a hotel lobby, and there are glimpses of campaign officials: Dee Dee Myers, James Carville and George Stephanopoulos, as well as Bill and Hillary Clinton. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Bush primary party and Dixon primary party]

  1992 Election, Chicago, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. This tape features footage from the Illinois primary election day, March 17, 1992. The first segment takes place at a Bush / Quayle 1992 primary party. President George H.W. Bush makes a phone call to the party. Then, tape from Senate incumbent Alan Dixon’s party, at which he makes an eloquent concession speech to Carol Moseley Braun. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: South Side Irish Parade #2]

  1992 Election, Chicago, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw footage for The 90’s election specials. South Side Irish Parade in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. Various political candidates and their supporters march in the parade. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Braun election night #2]

  1992 Election, Black, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Communities, Harold Washington, Politics

  Raw tape for The 90’s election specials. This tape covers the 1992 Illinois Senatorial primary between incumbent Alan Dixon, Carol Moseley Braun, and Al Hofeld. A continuation of tape covering Carol Moseley Braun’s primary election victory. At McCormick Place Hotel, Braun delivers a victory speech. Prominent activists Timuel Black (1918-) and Rev. Willie T. Barrow (1925-) are among those in attendance. Continue reading →