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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: Interview and TCI Industries, Rocky Mount
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-15
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Education, Economic security, Medical care, Campaign funds, Vocational education, Occupational training, American Dream, Early childhood education--Government policy, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Tax credits, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Family policy, Respect for persons, Social values
Description: Recording of a conversation between Harvey Gantt and an unknown interviewer, which may have recorded after a campaign stop. Gantt discuses platform issues such as education, economic stability, and medical care. He critiques Helms's statements tha...

Title: Hendersonville
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-12
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Social values, American Dream, Political participation, Middle class families, Respect for persons, Education and state, Early childhood education--Government policy, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Student loans, Federal aid to education, Tax deductions, Tax credits, Occupational training, Pensions--Law and legislation, Equal pay for equal work, Environmental policy, Pollution--Government policy, Public welfare, Social security--Government policy, Medicare, Older people
Description: Recording of a public forum with Harvey Gantt, held outside of a courthouse in Hendersonville. The event is moderated by Elizabeth Black. Gantt speaks about his overall vision and why he is a better choice for Senate than Jesse Helms, and on topic...

Title: Statesville, Shiloh AME Zion Church
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-03-30
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Primaries--U.S. states, Social values, Medical care, Health insurance, Education and state, Higher education and state, Early childhood education--Government policy, Student loans, Small business--Law and legislation, Environmental policy, Affirmative action programs, Budget deficits, Taxation--Law and legislation, Medicaid, Medicare, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Crime prevention, Crime--Government policy, Abortion--Law and legislation
Description: Charlie Sanders delivers a campaign speech and participates in an event at Shiloh AME Zion Church in Statesville. Sanders introduces himself and discusses his background as a doctor, teacher, and businessman. Topics include Medicare, Medicaid, bal...

Title: Greensboro News & Record
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-09
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Public welfare, Family policy, Education, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Tax evasion, Voter turnout, Tobacco--Law and legislation, Education, Education and state, Early childhood education--Government policy, Business enterprises--Political aspects, Debates and debating
Description: Harvey Gantt answers questions from several reporters on Jesse Helms, and speaks on his disappointment with Helm's campaign tactics attempting to paint Gantt as a "left-wing nut" and outside of the mainstream by taking Gantt's words out of context...

Title: Statesville, Shiloh AME Zion Church (Black church, pro-choice)
Creator: Sanders, Charles A., 1932-
Date Created: 1996-03-30
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, Primaries--U.S. states, Social values, Medical care, Health insurance, Education and state, Higher education and state, Early childhood education--Government policy, Student loans, Small business--Law and legislation, Environmental policy, Affirmative action programs, Budget deficits, Taxation--Law and legislation, Medicaid, Medicare, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Crime prevention, Crime--Government policy, Abortion--Law and legislation
Description: Charles Sanders delivers a senatorial campaign speech at a black church (unnamed in recording). A panel asks him questions following the speech, as well as the audience. Near the end of the recording, Sanders explains his views on abortion.

Title: Uptown Democratic Forum luncheon, Charlotte
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-04-18
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Advertising, Political, Primaries--U.S. states, Education, Education, Higher, Education and state, Early childhood education--Government policy, Federal aid to education, Health insurance--Costs, Pharmaceutical industry--Corrupt practices
Description: Charlie Sanders and Harvey Gantt discuss their platforms for running for U.S. Senate at the Uptown Democratic Forum luncheon. Topics include how each candidate plan on winning the nomination and beating Jesse Helms, K-12 and college education, Hea...

Title: Your Voice, Your Vote
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-08-20
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Advertising, Political, Education, Education, Higher, Medical care, Medical care, Cost of, AIDS (Disease)--Research, Medicare, Tobacco--Law and legislation, Budget deficits, Early childhood education--Government policy, Social values
Description: Your Voice, Your Vote forum for citizens during the 1996 North Carolina election cycle. Harvey Gantt is the only candidate in this program, and he is asked questions by an off-camera interviewer. Recording is in-depth and Gantt answers wide-rangin...

Title: Debate, WLLE
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-04-19
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Economic security, Race relations--Political aspects, Education and state, Early childhood education--Government policy, Finance, Public, Affirmative action programs, Environmental policy
Description: Gantt discusses his political views on a variety of topics, including the divisiveness of the times, his views on healthcare, higher education, and the environment.

Title: Kidworks, Raleigh, side a
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-09-20
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Child care--Government policy, Tax credits, Early childhood education--Government policy, Higher education and state, Pensions--Law and legislation, Equal pay for equal work, Social values, Family policy, Public welfare, Education, Respect for persons
Description: Harvey Gantt gives a speech at Kidworks child care center that focuses heavily on topics around education, child care, and families. He proposes a $500 tax credit per child for employees with young children and discusses childcare needs for workin...

Title: Interview with Jim Dooley, Front Page, side b
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-04-05
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Primaries--U.S. states, City planning, Education and state, Early childhood education--Government policy, Student aid--Law and legislation, City councils
Description: In the first part of the recording, Gantt summarizes his background and political experience and talks about the issues central to his campaign. He seems to be practicing for speaking engagements. At around 15 minutes into the recording, an interv...

Title: Linda Belans Show, WUNC 91.5, side a
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-04-13
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Primaries--U.S. states, Education and state, Early childhood education--Government policy, Environmental policy, Budget--Law and legislation
Description: Gantt answers questions from the interviewers and previously recorded questions from listeners about funding early childhood education, concerns about social security, government spending, and other topics for radio broadcast, with a focus on how ...

Title: Campbell University, "Urge to Merge"
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Primaries--U.S. states, Working class families, Middle class families, Education and state, Drugs--Costs, Medical care, Cost of, Environmental policy, Race--Political aspects, Advertising, Political, Race relations--Political aspects, Job security, Early childhood education--Government policy, Medicare, Medicaid, Debts, Public, Campaign funds
Description: Two interview sessions with Harvey Gantt. Harvey Gantt is talking to a small group of people who ask him questions, some of whom are likely reporters. Topics include differences between himself and Charlie Sanders, working families, education, red...

Title: League of Women Voters, part 1
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-09-21
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Child care--Government policy, Early childhood education--Government policy, Health insurance
Description: Partial recording of a Harvey Gantt speech about assisting families with rising higher education costs and making healthcare affordable and available.

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...