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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-17
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address in Washington, D.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren administers the oath of office to President Kennedy. Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and former Vice President Richard M. Nixon congratulate President Kennedy. In his speech President Kennedy urges American citizens to participate in public service and "ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson looks on.Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Record Group 274.6, Records of the Joint Inaugural Committee 1961.
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White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN28-OUTS-r04
Silent motion picture outtakes from funeral services for President John F. Kennedy, including services in the Capitol Rotunda, the President's body arriving at Andrew's Air Force Base, a procession, grave-side services, President Lyndon B. Johnson declaring an official mourning period, and another procession.Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-70.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
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White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN15
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy presenting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Distinguished Service Medal to Major L. Gordon Cooper after his historic space flight. NASA Administrator James E. Webb and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson make presentations to individuals who contributed to the space flight. Ceremonies were held in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-32.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-S
Motion picture covering some highlights of the visit of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia to the United States, including a visit to Georgetown University, welcoming ceremonies with President John F. Kennedy in Washington, D.C., a visit to the White House, a visit to the Lincoln Memorial where Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall reads the Emancipation Proclamation, a trip to the Capitol with Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, a visit to New York City and United Nations (UN) headquarters, and a meeting with Ethiopian students. Several Ethiopian students are featured..Source: United States Information Agency (USIA).
Produced by: Sidney J. Stiber Productions Inc.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-H
Motion picture covering the official state visit of Prime Minister Abubakar Balewa of Nigeria to the United States, including welcoming remarks by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and the Prime Minister's response, events with President John F. Kennedy, an address by the Prime Minister at the Capitol, stops at other sites in Washington, D.C., and stops in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Chicago, Illinois, Knoxville, Tennessee, and New York City.Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS).
Produced by: Thomas Craven Film Corporation.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-E
Motion picture covering the official state visit of President Mohammad Ayub Khan of Pakistan to the United States. Included are his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, and welcome by President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; motorcade through Washington, D.C.; State Dinner at Mount Vernon, Virginia; address before a Joint Session of the Congress; visit to the Islamic Center and Mosque in Washington and remarks before the National Press Club; a dinner hosted by President Ayub at the Mayflower Hotel; ticker-tape parade and reception in New York City; a visit to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, with Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and a reception at the Johnson Ranch; and a dinner in New York City hosted by Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Dag Hammerskjold.Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS).
Produced by: Thomas Craven Film Corporation.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-D
Motion picture covering the official state visit of Crown Prince Hasan of Libya (Hassan Rida el-Senussi) to the United States, including a visit with President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, a tour of Washington, D.C., stops in Colorado and California, and at the United Nations (UN) in New York City.Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS).
Produced by: Thomas Craven Film Corporation.