Louisiana Republican Party Convention (1983)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1983-03-04
Duration: 00:10:45
Subjects: Politics | Elections, 1983 | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1983 | Republican Party (La.) | Treen, David C., 1928-2009 | Edwards, Edwin W. | Moore, W. Henson, 1939- | Bush, George, 1924- | Louisiana Governor's Mansion (Baton Rouge, La.)
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Young, David Reporter
- Moore, Henson Speaker
- Lancaster, Charles Speaker
- Livingston, Bob Speaker
- Bush, George Speaker
- Treen, Dave Speaker
Description
This segment from the March 4, 1983, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the convention of the Louisiana Republican Party in Baton Rouge, where Governor Dave Treen was nominated as the party’s candidate for Governor. This report includes highlights of the speeches made by Congressman Henson Moore, Vice President George Bush, and Governor Dave Treen, as well as footage of the barbeque dinner held at the Governor’s Mansion following the convention. Host: Beth George