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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 #202]

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

  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. This tape captures the mood at a rally for Rostenkowski in the field house in Chicago’s Pulaski Park (which sits in Rostenkowski’s district on Chicago’s northwest side). A small boy has trouble pronouncing “Rostenkowski.” A polka band plays. At about ten minutes in, Rostenkowski enters the rally, and climbs the stage to give a speech. He says a few words, and then introduces Richard M. Daley, who is running for the office of State’s Attorney. Continue reading →

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  [Rostenkowski raw: Mayor Jane Byrne]

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

  Raw footage for the 1981 documentary “Rostenkowski,” a portrait of House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dan Rostenkowski, a powerful figure in Chicago (and national) politics. Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne is interviewed about Dan Rostenkowski. Byrne comments on Rostenkowski’s importance to Chicago and the country; how Rostenkowski’s leadership role in Congress will help large cities; and how Rostenkowski was able to secure Presidential Inauguration tickets for her and other prominent Chicago politicians. Mayor Byrne also tells an amusing anecdote about the time Rostenkowski accidentally referred to her as “Mayor Daley.” Continue reading →

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  [The 90s Election Specials raw: Gus Savage Rally #1]

  1992-3-1 / Andrew Jones, Chicago Collection, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures

  Footage for The 90’s Election Specials. This tape covers a rally at the Third Baptist Church on Chicago’s South Side for incumbent Congressman Gus Savage, and features interviews with incumbent Congressman Charles Hayes as well as the Chairman of the National Black United Front, Conrad Worrill. Continue reading →

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  [Rostenkowski raw #203]

  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 footage is from a rally for Rostenkowski in the field house in Chicago’s Pulaski Park (which sits in Rostenkowski’s district on Chicago’s northwest side). Rostenkowski acknowledges the camera crew’s presence while on stage and has the audience give a round of applause to Tom Weinberg. He then introduces Judge Robert J. Sulski, who is running for retention (re-election). Sulski reminds the audience that a judge running for retention needs to gain 60% of the vote to win. Rostenkowski reiterates what Sulski said. Rosty next introduces Nick Melas, the president of the Chicago Sanitary District, who is running for reelection. Continue reading →

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  [Rostenkowski raw: Jerry Ford]

  1981-1-17 / 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. 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. Continue reading →

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

  1992-3-1 / Andrew Jones, Chicago Collection, Political Documentaries, Save America's Treasures

  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. Continue reading →