Other Websites: Democratic National Convention Speech on August 26, 1996

Transcripts:

• The Christopher Reeve Homepage DNC speech transcript.
• Democratic National Convention (official speech).
• Federation of American Socities for Experimental Biology (FASEB).
• PBS Online NewsHour: Convention Floor Speeches.
• The University of Chicago Library Information System.
• USA Today Election '96.

Audio and Video:

• 18 minute RealAudio: "Christopher Reeve's speech on the opening night of the convention".
• CNN: Chicago 96 Sight & Sounds Christopher Reeve (photo, sound and link to transcript, with complete video of his Speech at the 1996 Democratic Convention).

Additional Material on Christopher Reeve's DNC speech:

• A relaxing moment (rehearsal photo of Chris talking to the director of the Democratic National Convention).
• A picture of Chris giving his speech at the Democratic National Convention - Monday, Aug. 26, 1996.
• Social Concerns quote (with photo).
• Paralysis Analysis: Rolling up to a podium (with photo and is part 2 of a 7 part series on Christopher Reeve and spinal cord injuries).
• CNN: "Reeve - American Family Must Support Those Hurting" (with photo).
• CNN: "As It Happens" (with photo and links).
• Detroit News: "'Take care of our family,' Reeve pleas at Democratic convention" (with photo).
• Detroit News: "It doesn't take a pol to raise an issue".
• The Netizen-Media Rant - August 27, 1996: "Emotional Rescue".
• WCCO Channel 4000 News: Superman's Convention Speech Sparks Debate.
• The Augusta Chronicle - August 27, 1996: "Fanfare for the common man".
• The Sacramento Bee Campaign '96 - August 27, 1996: "Demos take aim at guns" (with photo that enlarges).
• New York Times - August 27, 1996: "Personal Stories Are the Focus of Day One" (with photo that enlarges).
• On Wisconsin - August 28, 1996: "Democrats open with artful show".
• The Boston Phoenix - August 29, 1996: "Conventional People" by Barry Crimmons.

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