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1968 year ender – National and state election campaigns

Summary:

Footage of all political races that year for United States president and vice-president, Wisconsin governor, and Milwaukee mayor. Clips show these politicians in the following order: V.P Agnew speaking at the airport in Madison; George Wallace campaigning in Milwaukee with outside shots of Fazio’s restaurant; Richard Nixon with supporters in a campaign hall; Edmund Muskie arriving to Mitchell airport; Hubert Humphrey at a convention center with wife and protestors outside; Eugene McCarthy walking with supporters after winning the primary; Henry Maier at a gala victory event after winning the mayoral seat again and presenting his acceptance speech; Warren Knowles in the governor’s office receiving the GOP endorsement; and Bronson La Follette stumping on education in state and Milwaukee schools.

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Series: Special Report and Other Footage
Date: Undated
Film Segment: 4
Film Reel: SR403
Start/Stop Time: 00:04:12 - 00:10:43
Duration: 00:06:47
Soundtrack: Magnetic
B/W or Color: Color
Positive/Negative: Positive
Condition: Good
Script: No
Access Copy: WTMJ_reports_SR403_cs.mp4
Citation: [ CREATE A BRIEF TITLE BASED ON SUMMARY PROVIDED ], undated, Special Report and Other Footage, Milwaukee Journal Stations Records, Milwaukee Mss Collection 203, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department.
Rights: Copyright © WTMJ-TV