It was all so routine; matter-of-fact – fait accompli. A Primary election – votes were counted. Robert Kennedy had enough votes to win the nomination at the convention in Chicago later on that summer. It was his victory and it was his night. Supporters, field workers; all the people who
Robert Kennedy Assassination – KFWB/Group W – Los Angeles 7:45-8:45 am – June 5, 1968 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – June 5, 1968 – 58 years ago today. Most people woke up on this morning to the horrifying news that Robert Kennedy had been shot shortly after delivering a
– United Nations San Francisco Conference – Report #34 – June 4, 1945 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection While the war was still raging in the Pacific, steps were being taken to establish the United Nations – a governing body which would address and resolve conflict in the hopes the
June 3, 1981 – CBS Radio – 9:00 am Network News – 11:00 am Network News – Gordon Skene June 3, 1981 – Wobbly seemed an apt description for the world this day. A wobbly economy was sending shock waves throughout the world and caused major concerns here at home.
– News for June 2, 1945 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection News for this June 2nd in 1945 was about the transition to peace-time in Europe, the celebrations continuing, and flareups of violence in former colonies and protectorates. Starting with word from Paris that General De Gaulle held his first
– CBS World News Roundup – June 1, 2000 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection News for this June 1st in 2000 was about drama. Beginning with news of the hostage situation at a Luxembourg Pre-school, where a gunman held some 25 children before being lured into a trap set by
– CBS World News Roundup – May 28, 1994 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. Scandals and Trade Agreements, this May 28th in 1994. The flap over Helicopters and The White House had heads rolling. The matter known as Choppergate centered around Presidential Helicopters being used for Golf outings. Previously, it
President Franklin Roosevelt – Fireside Chat – May 27, 1941 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – A regular feature during the Presidency of Franklin Roosevelt was the Fireside Chat, an informal address to the American people, where matters of national interest were discussed and a sense of transparency with the
Whittaker Chambers Testifying before House Un-American Activities Hearings – Among other things, gave the world “The Pumpkin Papers”. With hearings becoming an almost daily spectacle, with no doubt no stopping anytime soon, it’s good to know neither America nor Capitol Hill find the goings on unusual. Disturbing; yes, but unusual;
– CBS Radio – The World Tonight – May 26, 1980 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection News for this May 26th, 46 years ago, was about the upcoming Presidential election in November. The race was on and the candidates were dropping out. Latest to go on this day, was George
