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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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  [Rostenkowski raw #201]

  1980-1-1 / Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, NHPRC, Political Documentaries, Rostenkowski

  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. The tape begins at a local Chicago courthouse. Midway through, it cuts to the outside of a campaign rally for Dan Rostenkowski. Whole tape is mostly b-roll. Continue reading →

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  [Rostenkowski raw #115]

  1980-1-1 / Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, NHPRC, Political Documentaries, Rostenkowski

  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. In this tape, Rostenkowski discusses air travel while on a United Airlines flight to Chicago. He tells a story about getting to Chicago’s Midway Airport from his home on Chicago’s Northwest side (he had to take two trains and a cab to get there). He goes onto discuss the benefits of the seniority system in congress. He also says that he would like to get rid of the TV cameras in the House of Representatives because House members tend to use the TV coverage as an opportunity to “get some free TV time.” Continue reading →

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  [Rostenkowski raw: New York Democratic convention #4]

  1980-8-13 / Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, NHPRC, Political Documentaries, Rostenkowski

  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. The crew is on the floor of the convention center at the 1980 Democratic National Convention. Rostenkowski is interviewed. He discusses the withdrawal of Senator Edward Kennedy from the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. He also discusses the challenges of running the convention. He says the most challenging aspect of running the convention is keeping the media satisfied. At just after eight minutes, someone in the convention hall apparently sets off some firecrackers, startling both Rostenkowski and the camera crew. Continue reading →

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Dick Simpson commercial]

  1992-1-19 / Chicago Collection, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures, THE 90's

  Raw tape for the 90’s election specials. This tape covers the filming of a Dick Simpson for Congress commercial. Simpson was running against Dan Rostenkowski in the 5th congressional district. The commercial involves a full studio audience of cheering supporters and some live music. Continue reading →

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  [Rostenkowski raw #116]

  1980-1-1 / Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, NHPRC, Political Documentaries, Roots of Video, Rostenkowski

  Raw footage from the 1981 documentary “Rostenkowski,” a portrait of the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dan Rostenkowski, a powerful figure in Chicago (and national) politics. Rostenkowski on a United Airlines flight to Chicago. He discusses differences between Democrats and Republicans, saying the Democrats are more concerned with the social welfare of people. He also says that he would like to see the House of Representatives change from two year terms to four year terms. Continue reading →

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  [Rostenkowski raw: New York Democratic convention #5]

  1980-8-13 / Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, NHPRC, Political Documentaries, Rostenkowski

  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. On the floor of the convention center at the 1980 Democratic National Convention. Features footage of Rostenkowski working the phones on the speakers’ podium. Illinois delegates are also interviewed. They are asked what Rostenkowski’s role is at the convention. Few of the delegates seem to know. One suggests that Rostenkowski’s role is to find common ground among the various factions of the Democratic Party that are represented at the convention. Continue reading →

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  [The 90s Election Specials raw: Chicago politics]

  1992-3-5 / Andrew Jones, Chicago Collection, Chicago politics, Harold Washington, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures

  Footage for The 90’s Election Specials, covering 17th ward elections in Chicago. Interviews with campaign workers for Congressman Charles Hayes and Representative Gus Savage. Continue reading →