Oct. 17, 2000 - Texas Gov. George W. Bush
(left) and Vice President Al Gore (seated, right) face off in the third
Presidential Debate at Washington University in St. Louis
The stakes were high as Texas Gov. George
W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore addressed a forum of Missouri citizens
in the campaign's third and final debate. The event was broadcast live
from the Washington University Athletic Complex.
Read the text of the debate from the Commision on Presidential Debates.
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Photographs See the people behind the scenes, the people in front of the scenery, and the scenery. |
Animated slide shows Early preparations |
Missouri Gov. Mel Carnahan, his son Roger, and campaign advisor Chris Sifford were killed in a plane crash the night before the debate. Officials agreed to continue with the debate in Carnahan's honor. Read more
A vigil was held on campus the afternoon of October 17. Photos and comments
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Visitor Information If you're coming to campus and your name isn't Bush or Gore, here's what you need to know. More
How much fiber optic cable is being adding to the
University's already-extensive networks to handle debate communications?  
Presidential St. Louis Truman's train leaves St. Louis Union Station in '48: Remember, it ain't over 'til it's over! Read more about St. Louis and the presidency. Four presidents have appeared on this campus before, during, or after their presidency. Learn more
Working behind the scenes, the staff helped a major event happen. More Basketball coaches temporarily vacate More |
"Our Concerns, Our Voices, Our Votes" Our students are actively involved in the political process--in the debate hall, in the classroom, and in the community. Learn more
Advocates for Change The provocative power of editorial cartoons to crystallize debate surrounding some of the most controversial social issues of the times is the crux of an exhibit at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work. Learn more
The traveling exhibit can be viewed in the Field House, or online. More
Visit our links page to connect with candidates, parties, news, debate hosts and the St. Louis community. |
Art students Rebecca Goldstein and Christy Miller helped design several logos to be used for the debate, including the logo on this website, through "Create Studio," an elective for senior graphic design majors.