1960 Democratic Convention

1960-07-13

Group W reporters providing news coverage from the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California, July 11-15. (1) Sid Davis reports on Stuart Simington’s potential as vice-presidential candidate. (2) Interview with Ohio Gov. Michael DiSalle, a strong supporter of Kennedy. (3) DiSalle on the convention floor immediately after the Kennedy win. (4) Comments from Rep. Ray Madden and Sen. Vincent Hartke for Indiana stations. (5) Comments from Sen. Henry Jackson of Washington state. (6) Comments from Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy, brother of the nominee. (7) Ann Corrick on Lyndon Johnson and the South. (8) Report on the breakdown of the new electronic speech prompter device. (9) Comment from Sen. Sam Rayburn, a Johnson supporter, immediately after Kennedy’s win. (10) Gov. Price Daniel of Texas on the southern reaction events at the convention. (11) Statement by Oklahoma Sen. Mike Monroney. (12) Statement by Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. on Kennedy’s nomination.

Westinghouse Broadcasting Company. Group W

Special events radio coverage

Group W (Westinghouse Broadcasting Company) audio tapes

Special Collections and University Archives

English

sound tape reel

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Catalog Key: bcast-077184; Other: 0492-MMC