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    Harold Washington On The Air, September 27 - November 27, 1991

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  2. Agenda: Political Challenges Facing African Americans

    An examination of the role of African-Americans in the political process over the past two hundred years and a discussion of the role they must play today.

    Record Type: Television

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  3. Channel 2: The People - The Dempsey T. Travis Story

    A biography of a leading black millionaire, featuring a discussion of his early days as a jazz musician and his struggles in the US Army. The program also deals with the NAACP in Chicago, Martin Luther King's open housing marches in the l960's, and Travis' reflections on his college days with Harold Washington. Reporter Harry Porterfield is host for this WBBM-TV public affairs series featuring successful and self-made African-American business...

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  4. Charlando - Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Mexican Independence

    Coverage of Chicago's observance of the 175th anniversary of Mexican independence. Most of this program is in Spanish.

    Record Type: Television

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  5. Chicago Century

    Ron Magers takes a nostalgiac look at a variety of 20th century Chicago events and people.

    Record Type: Television

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  6. Chicago Feedback - Harold Washington

    Mayor Harold Washington visits the Brickyard Mall for a question and answer period with his constituents.

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  7. Chicago Local News - 1987-03-02 (CBS2)

    Segments: -- Howard Baker tackles heavy issues as new Chief of Staff -- Robert Gates withdraws CIA director nomination -- Reagan approval rating registers at all-time low -- Murder of two Hazel Crest teens probed -- Wallace Davis bond revoked -- Harold Washington raises funds in CA -- Harold Washington benefited from CHA funds, says Thomas Hynes -- Tax form W-4A introduced -- Commerce Department's pink flamingo gift defended...

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  8. Chicago Local News - 1987-03-03 (CBS2)

    Segments: -- Murder suspect charged in slaying of 2 Hazel Crest teens -- Tax hikes planned for IL -- Vrdolyak and Thomas Hynes scrap for votes in 47th Ward -- Thomas Hynes claims CHA wrongfully campaigns for Harold Washington -- Harold Washington returns from CA fundraising trip -- Andy Warhol artwork stolen from Chicago museum -- Reagan chooses William Webster as CIA head nominee -- Arms reductions proposed by USSR praised by...

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  9. Chicago Local News - 1987-03-04 (CBS2)

    Segments: -- Reagan admits arms for hostage deal was mistake -- Reagan approval rating drops -- Reagan comments on Nancy's role in governmental affairs -- Tax hikes planned for IL included in new budget -- Jim Thompson unveils new tax hikes for IL -- Airplane crash kills 9 in Detroit, MI -- AIDS patient commits suicide at Cook County Hospital -- Vrdolyak attacks Harold Washington's record, past -- Thomas Hynes attacks Harold...

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  10. Chicago Local News - 1987-03-10 (NBC5)

    Segments: -- Thomas Hynes attacks Harold Washington's "sleazy" record -- Harold Washington sees Hynes as chief opponent -- Vrdolyak wants Haider and Hynes to drop from mayoral race -- Vote fraud tipsters offered cash rewards -- Murder suspected in Country Club Hills deaths -- Pornography raid nets suspect Leonard Callison -- Vatican decree bans artificial procreation -- Bernardin comments on Vatican procreation decree -- Coc...

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  11. Chicago Local News - 1987-03-11 (NBC5)

    Segments: -- Vrdolyak asked to quit mayoral race by Chicago Sun-Times -- Thomas Hynes blasts Harold Washington's fundraising efforts -- Vrdolyak comments on Sun-Times withdrawl request (interview) -- Wallace Davis returns to jail following City Council meeting -- AIDS education sought by Pilsen school parents -- Murder victims discovered at 209 N. Lockwood -- Suicide pact leaves four NJ teens dead -- Contra aid denied by US Ho...

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  12. Chicago Local News - 1987-10-14 (CBS2)

    Segments: -- NFL players cross strike picket lines -- White Sox stadium: Washington & Thompson quarrel over control -- McCormick Place control prompts Washington and Thompson quarrel -- School board fails to collect taxes on land it leases -- Reagan blasts Robert Bork opponents for using "dirty tactics" -- Stock market plunges 95.46 points -- Lottery jackpot of $41mil in PA sparks ticket sales -- Murdered DuSable student is fi...

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  13. Chicago Local News - 1989-05-29 (NBC5)

    Segments: -- Memorial Day weekend driven to halt by highway, airport traffic -- Harold Washington saluted in Memorial Day graveside service -- Memorial Day observances, parades, picnics held -- Quayle lays Memorial Day wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier -- AIDS care team honored with Memorial Day tree of life -- Gas tanker explodes at Fullerton & Sacramento -- Bulls lose to Pistons evening series; Jordan held to 23 points -- Bu...

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  14. Chicago Local News - 1990-05-28 (NBC5)

    Segments: -- Auto crash at 81st and Manistee leaves infant dead -- Auto crash, multi-vehicle injures 8 on Lake Shore Drive -- Auto hit by concrete thrown from viaduct at 117th & Indiana -- North Korea returns remains of US soldiers killed 40 years ago -- Dan Quayle lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier -- Vietnam vets honored at DC wall on Memorial Day -- Bush attends Memorial Day parade in Kennebunkport, ME -- Harold Washing...

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  15. Chicago Politics - A Theatre of Power

    A view of Chicago's 1983 and 1987 mayoral elections based around film of the candidates' campaigns. With Jane Byrne, Richard J Daley, Richard M Daley, Bernard Epton, Studs Terkel, Edward Vrdolyak, and Harold Washington. A film by Bill Stamets. Produced in 1987.

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  16. Chicago Screen - Bad Street

    Mayor Harold Washington introduces this program about coping with everyday problems in "bad" neighborhoods.

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  17. Chicago Tonight - #01001 Harold Washington (Premiere Episode)

    Mayor Harold Washington joins John Callaway for the premiere of Chicago Tonight. Topics discussed include race relations and economic development for Chicago's neighborhoods. The digitization of this program was made possible be a grant from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation.

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  18. Chicago Tonight - #01001 Harold Washington (Premiere Episode)

    On the first episode of the nightly Chicago talk show, Mayor Washington discusses how "Chicago Works Together." The digitization of this program was made possible through a grant from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation.

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  19. Chicago Tonight - #01003 Economic Development

    Mayor Washington's economic plan for the city is discussed. The digitization of this program was made possible be a grant from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation.

    Record Type: Television

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  20. Chicago Tonight - #03109 Harold Washington

    Mayor Harold Washington and John Callaway review the year in Chicago politics and discuss the FBI investigation that is accusing some Chicago aldermen of foul play. The digitization of this program was made possible be a grant from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation.

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  21. Chicago Tonight - #04144 Harold Washington

    As he runs for reelection, Mayor Harold Washington fields questions from John Callaway and Bruce DuMont about his campaign and listens to constructive criticism about his first four years in office. The digitization of this program was made possible be a grant from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation.

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  22. Chicago Tonight - #04187 Mayoral Inaugural

    Political activist Lu Palmer and the Chicago Tribune's R.C. Longworth discuss the second inaugural speech by Mayor Harold Washington and the CHA, education, and jobs. Also discussed is Chicago's future during Washington's second term. The digitization of this program was made possible be a grant from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation.

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  23. Chicago Tonight - Harold Washington

    Mayor Harold Washington is John Callaway's guest for a discussion of Chicago's involvement in the 1992 World's Fair and civil rights laws on voting rights. The digitization of this program was made possible be a grant from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation.

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  24. Daley - (Part 1 of 3)

    A thorough examination of the life and political career of Chicago's legendary mayor. (Part 2: TV_02684-2; part 3: TV_02685-1).

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  25. Eyewitness News Tonight - Reflections on the Life of Fahey Flynn

    Friends and colleagues reflect on the life of beloved newscaster Fahey Flynn. 6:00pm newscast.

    Record Type: Television

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