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Title: Adam Hochberg and Duke speech
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, Race discrimination, Education, Education, Higher, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Student loans, Education and state, Higher education and state, Medical care, Cost of, Health insurance--Costs, Economic security, Environmental policy, Pork industry and trade--Environmental aspects, American Dream, Tax deductions, Debts, Public, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Subsidies, Affirmative action programs
Description: Three recordings of Harvey Gantt, including an interview and a speech. The first clip is less than a minute. The second recording begins at about 1:22, and is of Gantt speaking with reporter Adam Hochberg during the primary campaign. Topics includ...

Title: Belmont Junior High School
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-28
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Political participation, Advertising, Political, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Job security, Occupational training, Tax deductions, Public welfare, Campaign funds
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech to children and adults at Belmont Junior High School. Gantt discusses his plan to restore the American Dream. He talks about his background (wanting to be an architect, going to Clemson and MIT, becoming an ...

Title: Bishop McGuinness High School, Winston-Salem
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-09
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Education and state, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Federal aid to education, Tax deductions, Student loans, Occupational training, Pensions--Law and legislation, Equal pay for equal work, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Medicare, Family policy, Social values, Parenting, Respect for persons, Leadership, Budget deficits--Political aspects, Subsidies, Gay rights, Same-sex marriage, Crime--Government policy, Prostitution, Abortion--Law and legislation, Capital punishment
Description: Harvey Gantt begins his campaign speech at Bishop McGuinness High School. Gantt discusses his background and his reasons for running for senate against Jesse Helms for a second time. He focuses on his main campaign themes of making education more ...

Title: Choice/Hiding, 2 rough cuts
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-29
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Advertising, Political, Taxation--Law and legislation, Tax deductions, Tax returns, Absentee landlordism, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Pensions--Law and legislation, American Dream
Description: Themes: Helms is a slumlord, takes secret donations, won't release his tax returns, is against education and Social Security and Medicare; American Dream, Gantt is for education and student loans, pensions, Medicare and Social Security, Helms is a...

Title: E.J. Snyder Company, Albemarle
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-21
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Equal pay for equal work, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Pensions--Law and legislation, Tax deductions, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, American Dream, Social security--Government policy, Medicare
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech at the E.J. Snyder Company plant. Gantt begins by discussing the changing workforce and continuing education. Topics include taking care of workers; pensions; equal pay; increasing wages; portable pensions; ...

Title: Halifax old courthouse
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-26
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Job security, Occupational training, Pensions--Law and legislation, Equal pay for equal work, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Tax deductions, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Political participation, American Dream, Farmers
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech at the Halifax courthouse. Gantt remarks that in Halifax County, people have experienced plant closure and higher unemployment. He says that residents there care about education, job security, job training, ...

Title: Harvey Gantt All Spots: 1990
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1990
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Primaries--U.S. states, Advertising, Political, American Dream, Student loans, Education and state, Environmental policy, Medicare, Medical care, Social security--Government policy, Older people, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Abortion--Law and legislation, Medicare
Description: Multiple 1990 Harvey Gantt ads stitched together on one tape. "Man in the Mirror" begins at 27:40, concession speech from Raleigh at 30:42-31:58.

Title: Haywood Community College, 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, Economic security, Job security, Older people, Medical care, Environmental policy, American Dream, Education and state, Higher education and state, Education, Education, Higher, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Student loans, Taxation--Law and legislation, Tax deductions, Pensions--Law and legislation, Occupational training, Equal pay for equal work, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Subsidies, Medical care, Cost of, Older people, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Political participation, Campaign funds
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech at Haywood Community College. Gantt thanks the crowd and introduces his wife, Cindy, and talks about her support. Gantt says that he has been listening to people across North Carolina, and issues they care a...

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: Jefferson-Jackson event
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-03-23
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Advertising, Political, Primaries--U.S. states, Education, Education, Higher, Education and state, Medicare, Medicaid, Social security--Government policy, Medical care, Older people, Environmental policy, Job creation--Government policy, Product safety--Law and legislation, American Dream
Description: Charles Sanders and Harvey Gantt speak at a Jefferson-Jackson event. Sanders begins, discussing why he believes he can beat Jesse Helms in 1996: his views on health insurance and health care, and education. Harvey Gantt reminds the audience why he...

Title: Lenoir Community College
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-25
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Tax deductions, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Health insurance, Pensions--Law and legislation, Environmental policy, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Occupational training, Subsidies, Public welfare, Discrimination, Illegal aliens
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech at Lenoir Community College. He is introduced by a student, Ron Henderson. Gantt says that he wants to restore the American Dream by focusing on education, protecting seniors, making health care and insuranc...

Title: Manteo
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-29
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Political participation, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Health insurance, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Older people, Pensions--Law and legislation, Job security, Occupational training, Tobacco industry, Tobacco farmers
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech to Democrats in Manteo. He is introduced by Clarence Skinner, Vice Chairman of the Dare County Board of Commissioners, and by an unknown woman. Gantt tells the audience that people are giving up on the Ameri...

Title: Martin County Government Center, Williamston, NC
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-26
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Bribery, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Tax deductions, Pensions--Law and legislation, Occupational training, Equal pay for equal work, Pharmaceutical industry--Corrupt practices, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Environmental policy
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech at the Martin County Government Center, after an introduction. Gantt says that people are giving up on the American Dream, but that he is the living embodiment of the American Dream. Gantt criticizes his opp...

Title: Meredith College
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-24
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Tax deductions, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Older people, Pensions--Law and legislation, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Occupational training, Equal pay for equal work, Juvenile delinquency, Child care, Subsidies, Housing subsidies, Labor unions, Tobacco industry, Gay rights, Public welfare
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech at Meredith College. He is introduced by a student, Colin Evans. Gantt frames the election as about who can help and prepare North Carolina for the future. He emphasises education as the way to the American ...

Title: North Carolina A&T University students
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-08
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Student loans, Education, Higher, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Education and state, Vocational education, Economic security, Equal pay for equal work, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Pensions--Law and legislation, Medicare, Medical care, Cost of, American Dream, Respect for persons
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers an energetic campaign speech at North Carolina A&T to students about his plans to work to expand Pell grants, to help against student debt, and job training programs post-graduation. He also speaks critically on Jesse Helms, ...

Title: North Carolina State University
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-24
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, American Dream, Tax deductions, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Occupational training, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Job security
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech at North Carolina State University for students enrolled there and at Meredith College. He encourages college students to be involved politically and to vote for Democratic candidates. Gantt says that people...

Title: Piedmont Club
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-05-03
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Education and state, Higher education and state, Public schools, Medical care, Job security, Occupational training, Vocational education, Tax deductions, Pensions--Law and legislation, Pollution--Government policy
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech to a small group at the Piedmont Club beginning around 5:30 into recording. For the first 5 minutes, another man speaks on religious themes. Gantt asks everyone to introduce themselves first, but very little...

Title: Pitt Community College
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-25
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Occupational training, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Equal pay for equal work, Abortion--Law and legislation, Pharmaceutical industry--Corrupt practices, Environmental policy
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech at Pitt Community College. The college president, Dr. Charles E. Russell, and Jim Young give remarks prior to Gantt. Gantt highlights differences between himself and his opponent, Jesse Helms on government's...

Title: Raleigh
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Political leadership, Economic security, Crime prevention, Crime--Government policy, Taxation--Law and legislation, Working class families, Middle class families, Education and state, Occupational training, Medical care, Cost of, Environmental policy
Description: Recording of a Harvey Gantt campaign speech in Raleigh. Gantt is introduced by an unknown speaker. Gantt explains that in 1990, his senate campaign made a lot of sense even though he lost, and so he just filed to run for senate again in 1996. Topi...

Title: Riverfront Park, Washington, North Carolina
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-29
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Older people, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, American Dream, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Tax deductions, Political participation, Abortion--Law and legislation, Bribery
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech in Washington, North Carolina. He encourages the crowd to get excited about the election and tell others why they're voting for Gantt and other Democrats. Gantt says that people want someone who is going to ...