A television screen showing the opening credits for a segment of the C-SPAN show "America and the Courts," highlighting the nomination of Robert Bork to the Supreme Court.
A young person speaks into a microphone while a camera crew films in the background. This photograph was taken as part of C-SPAN's coverage of the 1988 Iowa Caucuses.
Brian Lamb poses with Purdue University President Dr. Steven Beering and two other people to mark the founding of the Purdue University Public Affairs Video Archive.
Purdue University professor Dr. Robert Browning and dean of the School of Humanities, Social Science, and Education David Caputo watch C-SPAN monitors at the Purdue University Public Affairs Video Archives. The archives tapes both C-SPAN networks 24 hours a day and makes tapes available for classroom use.
Purdue University professor Dr. Robert Browning poses with C-SPAN monitors as part of the founding and dedication of the Purdue Public Affairs Video Archives (PAVA). The archives tapes both C-SPAN networks 24 hours a day and makes tapes available for classroom use.
Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork listens during his confirmation hearing, which took place from September 15 to September 30. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on October 6 and the full Senate vote occurred on October 23, 1987.
A person stands at a blackboard and tallies votes for 1988 Presidential candidates Bruce Babbitt, Michael Dukakis, and Dick Gebhardt. This photograph was taken as part of C-SPAN's coverage of the 1988 Iowa Caucuses.
A person stands by their seat while other individuals in stadium seating look on. This photograph was taken as part of C-SPAN's coverage of the 1988 Iowa Caucuses.
A person holds a "Presidential Scoreboard" listing Democratic nominees for President and their stances on platform issues. This photograph was taken as part of C-SPAN's coverage of the 1988 Iowa Caucuses.
A person in the foreground points behind the camera while holding a handwritten sign that reads "Paul Simon." Seated audience members look on. This photograph was taken as part of C-SPAN's coverage of the 1988 Iowa Caucuses.
A person in the foreground points behind the camera while holding a handwritten sign that reads "Paul Simon." Seated audience members look on. This photograph was taken as part of C-SPAN's coverage of the 1988 Iowa Caucuses.
A person in the foreground points behind the camera while holding a handwritten sign that reads "Paul Simon." Seated audience members look on. This photograph was taken as part of C-SPAN's coverage of the 1988 Iowa Caucuses.
A C-SPAN crew member holds a camera and microphone amid a crowd gathered with balloons. This photograph was taken as part of C-SPAN's coverage of the 1988 Iowa Caucuses.
Republican candidate for President Jack Kemp speaks to an audience gathered at the Savery Hotel in Des Moines as part of the Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Federation.