Word: conventioners
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Caprio, who graduated just last month with a degree in economics, was attending his third Democratic national convention--he was on hand in New York City in 1980 and in San Francisco in 1984.
Jackson spoke of hope, and as he delivered his message, tears came to the eyes of many in the convention hall.
Dukakis had won. Defeat on the convention floor was inevitable. But Jackson made clear his loyalty to the party, his commitment to unity. "In 1980 rancor in the spring and summer led to Reagan in the fall. When we divide, we cannot win. We must find common ground as a...
Jesse Luke wasn't at the convention: he was working at Emory University, cleaning up after the folks from CBS who had rented out the dorms. He said he'd continue to back Jackson because he cares about the needy. "He's not just for the poor Blacks, but for...
ATLANTA--On Super Tuesday, Frank T. Caprio '88 was elected as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island. And Wednesday night, Caprio was in Atlanta, casting his vote for Bay State governor and Democratic nominee Michael S. Dukakis.