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Title: YWCA, Winston-Salem
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-18
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Absentee fathers, Absentee mothers, Respect, Tax deductions, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Dropouts, Juvenile delinquency, Pensions--Law and legislation, Same-sex marriage, Public welfare, Magnet schools
Description: Harvey Gantt gives a speech to children and adults at the YWCA in Winston-Salem. Gantt praises the YWCA, then discusses his platform, inlcuding: new ideas for working class families; communicating with children; how he grew up with four sisters an...

Title: Wilson seniors event
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-15
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Older people, Crime--Government policy, Law enforcement, Social values, Working class families, Education, Early childhood education--Government policy, Student loans, Federal aid to education, Tax deductions, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Taxation--Law and legislation, Equal pay for equal work
Description: Harvey Gantt speaks at an event where both seniors and law enforcement officers were invited. Jenny Hamilton introduces Gantt. Gantt assures the audiecen that he would keep his doors and communication open during his tenure as US Senator and not j...

Title: Western Carolina University, part 2
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-11-02
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Job creation, Tax deductions, Education, Higher, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Student loans, International relations, Human rights, Economic development, Campaign funds, Subsidies, Lobbyists, Drug traffic, Drug abuse--Prevention, AIDS (Disease)--Research, Affirmative action programs
Description: Question and answer session following a campaign speech at Western Carolina University by Harvey Gantt. Topics include job creation, helping college students (loans/grants, tax deductions), AmeriCorps, foreign policy (Gantt advocates soft power, n...

Title: Western Carolina University, part 1
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-11-02
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Education, Education, Higher, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Student loans, Education and state, Higher education and state, Job security, Equal pay for equal work, Pensions--Law and legislation, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations, Gifts, Conflict of interests, Subsidies, Political participation
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech to his base and students at Western Carolina University. Recording begins with a man singing a version of the Battle Hymn of the Republic and with introductory remarks. Gantt talks about restoring the Americ...

Title: Wesley Alternative High School
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-06-06
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Commencement ceremonies, Leadership, Education, Community organization
Description: In this graduation speech, Gantt encourages the students to dream big, and to always reach back to mentor students at the High School, or contribute to the community in some meaningful way. Speech ends around 22:25. Different audio clips of Gantt ...

Title: Wake Forest student rally
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-31
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Education, Education, Higher, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Student loans, Education and state, Higher education and state, Tax deductions, School children--Food, Environmental policy, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Political participation
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech to his base and students at Wake Forest University. Gantt says that North Carolina is ready for a change and that his opponent, Jesse Helms, has been in DC for too long and won't debate, won't campaign for m...

Title: Wake County Unity Rally
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-30
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Education, Older people, Environmental policy, Political participation, Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations, Gifts, Conflict of interests
Description: Harvey Gantt speaks at a political rally for Democrats in Wake County. Gantt promotes Democratic candidates running for office. He says Democrats are standing up for children, care about education, health care, the poor, senior citizens, and the e...

Title: WXRA Greensboro and primary debate, side a
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-06-06
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Education, Higher--Finance, Pensions--Law and legislation, Health care reform
Description: Gantt criticizes Jesse Helms for not having debated since 1984 and not being in touch with his constituency anymore. Gantt is speaking to someone and answering questions (perhaps over the phone), but only Gantt is audible. This interview is likely...

Title: WTOB, Winston-Salem radio
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-09-30
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Economic security, Job security, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Tax credits, Advertising, Political
Description: Harvey Gantt is interviewed for WTOB, but the interviewer is inaudible. Only Gantt can be heard on the recording. Gantt discusses the fear of losing jobs and how kitchen table issues are just as relevant in 1996 as they were in 1990. He explains h...

Title: WRAL I debate
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-05-11
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Campaign funds, Criminal law, Health care reform, Race relations--Political aspects, Racism, Tobacco industry, Term limits (Public office)
Description: Audio recording of a televised debate that included 1996 Democratic Senate candidates from North Carolina Harvey Gantt, Jesse Helms, and Ralph McKinney. The candidates answer questions in a debate across issues including campaign finance, tobacco ...

Title: WBT 1110 AM, Charlotte radio, side a
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-06-04
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Economic security
Description: Gantt is speaking when recording begins. Gantt talks about Jesse Helms and the 1990 U.S. Senate campaign with an unknown interviewer on the "Charlotte's Morning News" radio program. Audio with Gantt only goes to 5:00, the recording continues with ...

Title: Uptown Democratic Forum, copy 2, side b
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-04-18
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Primaries--U.S. states, Health care reform, Economic security, Pressure groups, Pharmaceutical industry
Description: This recording is not the Uptown Democratic Forum. It contains various news clips related to the forum and the 1996 Senate candidates.

Title: Uptown Democratic Forum, copy 2, side a
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-04-18
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Primaries--U.S. states, Health care reform, Economic security, Pressure groups, Pharmaceutical industry
Description: Harvey Gantt, Charlie Sanders, and Ralph McKinney present their platforms and positions on issues in the 1996 senatorial campaign.

Title: Uptown Democratic Forum, copy 1
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-04-18
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Primaries--U.S. states, Health care reform, Economic security, Pressure groups, Pharmaceutical industry
Description: Harvey Gantt, Charlie Sanders, and Ralph McKinney present their platforms and positions on issues in the 1996 senatorial campaign.

Title: Unity rally, Guilford County
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-29
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech to Democrats in Guilford County. Gantt promotes candidates on the Democratic ticket, including Bill Clinton, Jim Hunt, and Mel Watts, and gets the crowd excited about voting. Gantt says that Democrats have l...

Title: Unity rally, Charlotte
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-23
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Student loans, Education and state, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Medicare, Medical care, Cost of, Older people, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Political participation
Description: Harvey Gantt gives a campaign speech to his base at a Unity Rally in Charlotte. Gantt praises former North Carolina governor Jim Hunt and other North Carolina Democratic candidates. He discusses his regular talking points, and talks about how Jess...

Title: Unity Rally, Pitt County
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-15
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Medicare, Social security--Law and legislation, Early childhood education--Government policy
Description: Part of a recording of Harvey Gantt speaking at the Pitt County Unity Rally. Gantt assures the crowd that the Democratic party is on the right side of the issues concerning Americans. He promises to protect Medicare, Social Security, and early chi...

Title: Unity Press Conference with Senator Bob Kerrey, Charles Sanders, and Gov. Jim Hunt
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-05-30
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Primaries--U.S. states, Fund raising, Economic security
Description: Press conference held after Harvey Gantt won the 1996 primary nomination for U.S. Senate. Speakers: Jim Hunt (introduced by Charlie Sanders), Bob Kerrey (introduced by Jim Hunt), Harvey Gantt (introduced by Bob Kerrey). Gantt talks about (starts a...

Title: Union County Senior Center and interviews
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-09-12
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government
Description: Event hosted by the Union County Democratic Party. Ruth Helms, Commissioner of Union County, introduces Gantt. At 1:23, recording abruptly changes to a one-on-one interview with Gantt. Gantt answers questions and primarily describes this election ...

Title: Understand
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-28
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Advertising, Political, Taxation--Law and legislation, Tax deductions, Education, Higher, Equal pay for equal work, Pensions--Law and legislation, Older people, Medicare, Social security--Government policy
Description: Harvey Gantt for Senate advertisement. Themes: Gantt started poor but became a successful architect, has been married for 32 years, is a father and grandfather, and believes in the traditional family. His plan is for working families, tax deductio...