1
A Thousand Days Introduction: Senator Pell introduces the JFK film "A
Thousand Days"
1964
00:15
2
A Thousand Days: A film on JFK and his time in office.
1964
25:30
3
Boy Scouts of America Award: Senator Pell accepts an award from
the Boy Scouts.
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00:42
4
Campaign 1960 (a): Senator Pell introducing his family to constituents
before the 1960 primary election.
1960
4:09
5
Campaign 1960 (b): Senator Pell introducing his family to constituents
before the 1960 primary election.
1960
4:21
6
Campaign 1966 (a): Senator Pell explaining his role as a United States
Senator, his ideas and mission.
1966
4:11
7
Campaign 1966 (b): Senator Pell discussing his accomplishments in
the United States Senate.
1966 Sep 21
4:10
8
Campaign 1966 (c): Senator Pell discussing issues relating to the
elderly.
1966
4:23
9
Campaign 1966- Marine Resources: Senator Pell speaking on the
benefits of Rhode Island's marine resources.
1966
4:22
10
Campaign 1966- Pastore: Senators Pell and Pastore discuss their
legislative work and accomplishments.
1966 Sep 30
3:57
11
Campaign 1972 (a): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking
with Italian constituents.
1972
00:30
12
Campaign 1972 (b): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking
with constituents on economic issues.
1972
00:30
13
Campaign 1972 (c): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking
with constituents on poverty issues.
1972
00:30
14
Campaign 1972 (d): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking
with constituents on defense issues.
1972
00:30
15
Campaign 1972 (e): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking
with constituents on the Vietnam War.
1972
1:00
16
Campaign 1972 (f): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking with
constituents on employment issues.
1972
1:00
17
Campaign 1972 (g): 1972 campaign ad with Senator Pell speaking
with constituents on employment issues.
1972
00:28
18
Campaign 1972 (h): Senator Pell speaking to senior citizens on
economic issues.
1972
1:00
19
Campaign 1972- Bar Discussion: Senator discussing his views on
current issues with constituents in a bar.
1972
4:31
20
Campaign 1972- Pastore (a): Senator Pell with Senator Pastore who
is talking about economic issues in Rhode Island.
1972
00:29
21
Campaign 1972- Pastore (b): Senator Pell with Senator Pastore who
is talking about Senator Pell's accomplishments.
1972
00:30
22
Campaign 1972- Vietnam: Senator Pell explaining his position on
Vietnam at a town hall meeting.
1972
1:00
23
Civil Defense: Senator Pell and Assistant Secretary of Defense,
Steuart Pittman, discuss fallout shelters and the government policy on
domestic safety in the event of a nuclear conflict.
1964
13:39
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4:21
24
College Students Discussion (a): Pell talking with students and a
Professor from Providence College on voting registration. The original
film also contained news outtakes from Senator and Mrs. Pell’s visit to
a health clinic.
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25
College Students Discussion (b): Pell talking with students and a
Professor from Providence College on voting registration. The original
film also contained news outtakes from Senator and Mrs. Pell’s visit to
a health clinic.
26
Congressional Conversation- Education: Senators Pell and Brooke
with United States Commissioner of Education, James Allen,
discussing education policy.
27
Congressional Conversation- Governor Licht: Senators Pell speaks
with Rhode Island Governor Frank Licht. Topics include economy,
Vietnam, welfare, and transportation.
28
Congressional Conversation- College Students: Senator Pell
discussing political issues of the day with three college students.
1969
28:40
29
Congressional Conversation- Transportation: Senators Pell and
Brooke with the Secretary of Transportation, John Volpe. Topics
include Super-sonic Transport (SST) legislation, public transportation
improvements and budgetary issues.
1969
28:36
30
Congressional Conversation with St Germain and Keith: Senators Pell
and Brooke are joined by RI Congressman Fernand St. Germain and
MA Congressmen Hastings Keith. Topics include housing, fishing
industry, oil spills, law of the seas, Laos and Vietnam.
1969
28:46
2:14
1969
28:39
1970
30:35
31
Congressional Conversation(a): Senators Pell and Brooke discuss
political issues including the Vietnam War, Justice Fortas' resignation,
ethics rules, and the state of the fishing industry.
1969
28:00
32
Congressional Conversation(b): Senators Pell and Brooke discuss
political issues including President Nixon's policy on Vietnam War,
charitable foundations, tax reform, military bases, NATO Conference
and election races.
1969 Nov 9
28:37
33
Congressional Conversation(c): Senators Pell and Brooke discuss
political issues including the death of Ho Chi Minh, welfare program,
tax reform, weather station proposal, oil imports and demilitarization of
the seabeds treaty.
1969 Sep 7
34
Congressional Conversation(d): Senators Pell and Brooke discuss
political issues including tax reform, social security, housing, and the
takeover of Greece by the military junta.
1969 Dec 21
28:35
35
Congressman Fogarty Death: Senator Pell speaking on the passing of
Congressman John Fogarty.
1967 Jan 10
00:49
36
Constituent Meetings: Senator Pell meeting with seniors postconference. Senator Pell and Mrs. Pell with café owners in Greece.
Senator Pell with Business Innovation Factory (BIF) members.
37
Consumer Affairs: Senator Pell and the Presidents Special Assistant
on Consumer Affairs, Ester Peterson, discuss inflation and the rising
cost of living.
38
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10:02
1966 Sep 23
4:20
Dean Knauss Appointment: Senator Pell announces the President
Johnson's appoint of Dean Knauss to the Marine Science Commission.
1966 Jan 9
00:53
39
Defense Procurement Conference: Senator Pell announcing the
scheduling of a Defense Department procurement conference in
Providence, RI.
1966 May 5
2:31
40
Defense Systems Conference: Deputy Assistant Secretary of
Commerce, James Collins, and Senator Pell discussing a Defense
Department conference taking place in Rhode Island.
1966 Oct 7
1:36
41
Diamond Hill Reservoir Project: Pell announcement regarding the
approval of a federal grant for build a reservoir in Pawtucket, RI.
1969 Oct 29
00:51
42
East Providence Sewer Grant: Pell Announcement regarding a
Housing and Urban Development Grant for East Providence sewer
system.
1966
00:49
43
Economic Development: Senator Pell announcing that Secretary of
Commerce John Connor is designating New England for economic
development status.
undated
00:31
44
Education- Haas Appointment: Senator Pell announces the
appointment of Father Haas to the National Advisory Council on
Extension and Continuing Education by President Johnson.
1966 Feb 1
00:43
45
Education- Impacted Schools: Senator Pell speaking on federally
impacted school aid legislation.
1966
00:40
46
Education- Science Fairs: Senator Pell explaining the importance
science fairs for young students.
1966
1:23
47
GI Bill of Rights: Senators Pell and Yarborough remarking on the
passage of the amended GI Bill.
1966
00:56
48
Health Care- Providence Neighborhood Health Centers: Pell
announcement regarding the approval of a two million dollar federal
grant to build several community health centers in Providence, RI.
1971 May 26
1:07
49
Hubert Humphrey Speech: Vice President Hubert Humphry giving a
speech in support of Senator Pell and his legislative victories in
Congress.
1966
3:57
50
Intern Program: Senator Pell and his interns discussing topics including
the space program, voting registration, ethics, generational ideals, drug
use, and education.
1969
29:32
51
JFK Newport Cruise: President Kennedy and his wife visit Senator Pell
and his family and takes a cruise on Narragansett Bay.
1963 Sep 1215
6:23
52
Labor Day: Senator Pell discussing the meaning of Labor Day.
undated
8:11
53
Labor Safety: Senator Pell meeting with factory workers and
discussing health care and safety legislation.
undated
10:53
54
Literacy and Libraries: 3 Pell announcements regarding the importance
of libraries and their literacy programs.
1968
1:46
55
Marine Science Commission: Pell announcement regarding the
approval of his Sea Grant College bill by the Marine Science
Commission and the Law of the Sea Treaty.
1969 Jan 11
1:16
56
Marine Sciences: Senator Pell discussing President Johnson's support
for his Sea Grant Colleges bill and marine sciences.
1967 Jan 31
00:58
57
Meet the Senators- Pell Family: Interview with Senators Pell and his
family. The unedited copy includes interviews with Senators Burdick,
Miller, Metcalf, Hickey, Blakely and their families. (2 of 2)
1961 Jan 8
8:12
58
Mental Health Fundraiser: Senator Pell announcing an event to raise
funds for mental health programs.
1962
00:45
59
Metric System: Senator Pell announcing the passage of his bill for the
United States to begin adopting the metric system.
1965
1:24
60
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)- Keeney Appointment:
Senator Pell announcing the appointment of Dr. Barnaby Keeney as
the new Director for the NEH.
1966
00:25
61
National Foundation for the Arts and Humanities (NEH)- Peck: Actor
Gregory Peck congratulates Senator Pell for his work on the National
Foundation for the Arts and Humanities Act.
1967
1:50
62
National Health Care Bill: Senator Pell remarks on his bill to provide
basic health care benefits to all Americans.
1970 Dec 19
1:16
1964
6:37
63
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Conference: Senator Pell
speaking at the NATO conference in Paris on the Multi-Lateral Force
Treaty.
64
Ocean Space Treaty- Chamber of Commerce: Senator Pell and the
head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discussing the governance of
the continental seabeds.
1968
22:46
65
Ocean Space Treaty: Senator Pell discusses his resolution calling for
governance of the high seas.
undated
1:07
66
Oceanology: Senator Pell discussing the study of the oceans and his
Sea Grant Colleges program.
1965 Jun 25
00:50
67
Older Worker Service Unit: Senator Pell announcing the establishment
of a service unit for older workers by the Department of Labor.
1966
00:51
68
Open Convention- Rhode Island: Senator Pell proposes to amend the
Rhode Island Constitution to include an open convention for delegates.
1963
00:49
69
Open Convention: Senator Pell proposing the candidates to release
their delegates for the 1968 Democratic Convention.
1968
00:51
70
Peace Corps- Shriver: Senator Pell and Sargent Shriver discussing the
Peace Corps’ Brazilian program.
1965 Nov 17
00:58
Pell and Shriver on JFK Administration: Senator Pell with Sargent
Shriver discussing the Kennedy Administration and poverty programs.
1964
5:05
71
72
Pell Interview with Bud Toevs: Senator Pell being interviewed by
journalist Bud Toevs. Subjects include transportation, arts and
humanities, and the Research and Design Center.
1965
1:47
73
Pell Newsletter- JFK Assassination: Senator Pell discussing the future
of the nation after the assassination of President Kennedy.
1964
13:42
74
Poverty- A Year Towards Tomorrow- Volunteers In Service To
America: A movie on VISTA volunteers serving in poverty outreach
programs in the United States. Senator Pell makes introductory and
concluding statements for the film.
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30:22
75
Poverty Program- Shriver: Senator Pell and Sargent Shriver discussing
the government’s poverty program.
1965
00:59
76
President Johnson at Brown University: President Johnson speaking
at Brown University’s 1964 Bicentennial Convocation.
1964
29:02
77
Presidential Oceanographic Insignia Award: Senator Pell receives the
Presidential Oceanographic Insignia from outgoing Oceanographer of
the Navy, Rear Admiral Waters.
1970 Sep 17
1:12
78
Sargent Shriver on Pell: Sargent Shriver of the Peace Corps
supporting Senator Pell.
1965 Nov 17
00:22
79
School Milk Program: Senator Pell announcing his opposition to
cutbacks in the School Milk Program for grade schoolers.
1966 Feb 28
00:42
80
Sea Grant College Bill: Senator Pell announces the passage of his
Sea Grant College legislation.
1966
00:31
81
Sea Grant Colleges Enactment: Senator Pell announces the
enactment of the Sea Grant Colleges law.
1966
1:00
82
Sea Grant Colleges Interview: Senator Pell interviewed on his Sea
Grant Colleges legislation.
1967
00:54
83
Sea Power: A United States Navy promotional film with introductory
remarks by Senator Pell.
1968
27:48
84
Senior Citizens Hearing (a): Senator Pell chairing the Senior Citizens
of Rhode Island Action Group Hearing.
1971
4:33
85
Senior Citizens Hearing (b): Senator Pell chairing the Senior Citizens
of Rhode Island Action Group Hearing.
1971
11:10
86
Senior Citizens Hearing (c): Senator Pell chairing the Senior Citizens of
Rhode Island Action Group Hearing.
1971
7:49
87
Senior Citizens Hearing (d): Senator Pell chairing the Senior Citizens
of Rhode Island Action Group Hearing.
1971
11:01
88
Senior Citizens Hearing (e): Senator Pell chairing the Senior Citizens
of Rhode Island Action Group Hearing.
1971
11:14
89
Senior Citizens Hearing (f): Senator Pell chairing the Senior Citizens of
Rhode Island Action Group Hearing.
1971
11:13
90
Senior Citizens Hearing (g): Senator Pell chairing the Senior Citizens
of Rhode Island Action Group Hearing.
1971
32:35
91
Small Business Administration (SBA)- Bouton(a): SBA Director,
Bernard Bouton thanks Senator Pell for his support.
1966 Jan 15
00:34
92
Small Business Administration (SBA)- Bouton(b): Senator Pell talks
with SBA Director, Bernard Bouton, on the economy.
1965
2:37
93
Small Business Association (SBA)- Sparkman: Senators Pell and
Sparkman discuss legislation regarding the SBA.
1965
1:38
94
Social Security: Senator Pell announces the deadline for enrolling in
the voluntary medical plan provided under social security.
undated
00:30
1966
1:03
95
Theodore Francis Green Death: Senator Pell paying tribute to the late
Senator Greene.
96
Transportation- Award: Senator Pell receiving the First Urban
Transportation Award for his work on high speed rail transportation.
1966 Feb 1
00:38
97
Transportation- Boyd (a): Senators Pell and Commerce Secretary
Boyd announce a two million dollar contract with United Aircraft
Corporation to build a high-speed rail turbo train.
1965
1:04
98
Transportation Boyd (b): Senator Pell and Secretary of Commerce
Alan Boyd discuss high speed rail development.
1966 Jan 10
3:15
99
Transportation- Giamo: Senator Pell and Congressman Robert Giaimo
discuss plans for establishing a high-speed rail service connecting
urban centers in the U.S.
1967 Nov 29
4:31
undated
00:46
1970
5:27
Transportation- Johnson Proposal: Senator Pell supporting President
100 Johnson's proposal to create a Department of Transportation.
Transportation- Megalopolis Unbound: Senator Pell discusses his
book Megalopolis Unbound and the High Speed Ground
101 Transportation Act with journalist J. Gallagher.
Transportation- President Johnson: President Johnson signing the
High Speed Rail Transportation Act with Senators Pell, Javits, and
102 Kennedy present.
1966
1:11
Transportation- Rhode Island United Aircraft Plant: Senator Pell
discusses plans for a United Aircraft high speed rail plant in Rhode
103 Island.
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1:38
1970 Nov 6
11:43
1966
2:15
1966 Jul 29
00:33
United Nations POW Speech: Senator Pell addresses the Third
104 Committee of the United Nations on prisoners of war in Vietnam.
United Nuclear: Senators Pell and Pastore announcing plans for the
construction of a manufacturing facility in Rhode Island by the United
105 Nuclear Corporation.
Vietnam Postal Bill: Pell introducing his bill to cut postage rates for U.S.
106 servicemen in Vietnam.