Stevenson Campaign Quad Cities
Identifier
F.2012-03-0236
Date Of Production
October 26 1956
Abstract
Democratic presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson attends a rally at the Fort Theater in Rock Island, Illinois on October 26, 1956.
Description
This film shows Adlai Stevenson’s speech given at a rally on October 26, 1956, at the Fort Theater in Rock Island, Illinois. The footage includes exterior shots of the Fort Theater and rally attendees, as well as excerpts of Stevenson’s speech that criticizes the Illinois Republican administration, and particularly, Republican National Chairman, Leonard W. Hall, and former State Auditor of Illinois, Orville E. Hodge for their participation in the embezzlement of Illinois state funds.
Run Time
17 min 11 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
600 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Print
Genre
Form
Subject
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Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Adlai Stevenson (is participant)
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