This video titled, "The Early Show- CBS: Isabella Cannon Interview" was conducted by Bryant Gumbel on May 20, 2000 in front of the Fonville Fountain on Scott Plaza. This video file was recorded off-air at Elon College. Cannon was the keynote speaker for the Class of 2000. There was video of the 96 years young, Isabella Cannon, walking to the Elon College Commencement podium with Leo Lambert and Gerald (Gerry) Francis holding her arm. Cannon was an Elon College Alumna. "Cannon"s Early Show" comments included: informed the students to be ready for surprises and opening the graduate"s minds for the opportunities. Cannon informed the audience that she was a teacher, bank cashier, lived overseas, met with United States Presidents and Prime Ministers, and elected the Raleigh, North Carolina Mayor at 73 years old. Photographs were seen of Cannon as Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina on November 12, 1977. Cannon was the first woman mayor in any United States capital city. Cannon spoke of students and the wonderful changes in technology. Gumbel asked Cannon why she was not slowing down. Cannon responded, "I am active, why slow down." Gumbel asked Cannon if she had any regrets. She mentioned if she could have attended law school in the 1920s, she would have done so. The audience can hear the Elon traditional train whistle during an interview Gumbel question. The last question was about the world being a better or worst place. Cannon said, "I am sorry, the train is rolling through and can you repeat the question." With great enthusiasm, Cannon stated, "The world is a much better place."