Michael Dukakis concedes defeat

Title

Michael Dukakis concedes defeat

Genre

Speech

TX Date

9 Nov 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:00:27

Description

Democratic Party candidate Michael Dukakis bowed out of the Presidential race graciously. He conceded defeat in the early hours of this morning to George H. W. Bush. Here he announces Bush’s victory to his supporters and says they must work together under the new President. They boo.

Contributors

Michael Dukakis

Keywords

USA; Elections; Politics; Political leadership; Presidential candidates; George H. W. Bush

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