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White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN11
Motion picture of a special performance by members of the Black Watch Band, a Scottish regiment on tour in the United States. President John F. Kennedy and Major Wingate Gray, leader of the Black Watch, make remarks. A number of area school children were invited to the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., to witness the performance. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr., Joan Kennedy, and Patricia Kennedy Lawford also attend. Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-64.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
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White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN10
Motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy's participation at the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, on Veteran's Day, 1963. John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Presidential aides, including General David M. Shoup, also attend the event.Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-63.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
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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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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-15-29-2
Video of the National Aeronautic Space Administration's (NASA) coverage of President John F. Kennedy’s address at Rice University, Houston, Texas, concerning the nation's efforts in space exploration. In his speech the President discusses the necessity for the United States to become an international leader in space exploration and famously states, "We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard."
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-X
Silent motion picture of President John F. Kennedy arriving at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Included are scenes of President Kennedy debarking Air Force One (VC-137A aircraft) and entering a limousine. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-V
Silent motion picture containing scenes of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy arriving at Andrews Air Force Base by helicopter (H-35 aircraft) to depart for South America. They go through the diplomatic line, climb the steps to board Air Force One (VC-137A aircraft), and wave farewell. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-U
Silent motion picture of President John F. Kennedy presenting the 1961 Harmon Trophy in the White House, Washington, D.C., to pilots Scott Crossfield of North American Aviation, Joseph A. Walker of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and Major Robert M. White for their outstanding accomplishments in flying the X-15. President Kennedy shakes hands of attendees, delivers a presentation speech, and receives a model of the X-15 from Major White. Among the attendees shown are General Curtis E. LeMay, General Lyman Lemnitzer, Major General Arno H. Luehman, and Under Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Joseph V. Charyk. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-T-1
Silent motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru arriving at Andrews Air Force Base and being greeted by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson, Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Mrs. Rusk, General Lyman Lemnitzer, and embassy staff members. United States Ambassador to India John Kenneth Galbraith also attends. President Kennedy and Prime Minister Nehru make addresses on a speaker's stand, inspect troops, go through a reception line, and board a U.S. Army helicopter. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-S-1
Silent motion picture of President John F. Kennedy observing a firepower demonstration at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. President Kennedy observes from a review stand with Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Army Chief of Staff General George H. Decker, and Secretary of the Army Elvis J. Stahr, Jr. President Kennedy congratulates an officer of the 101st Airborne Division, talks to two paratroopers, rides in a motorcade leaving the Observation Post and arriving at the review stand, and talks with Major General Rich, U.S. Army, Pierre Salinger and U.S. Army Lt. General Trapnell. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-P
Silent motion picture of President John F. Kennedy awarding the Distinguished Service Medal to General Thomas D. White, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, at the White House, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy stands on the White House porch admiring General White's trophy, reads a citation and awards the Medal to General White. President Kennedy also shakes hands with Senator Barry M. Goldwater of Arizona and talks to General White and Dr. Thomas W. McKnew beside the Trophy. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-O
Silent motion picture of President John F. Kennedy greeting Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba on his arrival at Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy arrives with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Aide Brig. General Chester V. Clifton. President and Mrs. Habib Bourguiba arrive and are greeted by President and Mrs. Kennedy, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, General George H. Decker, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, and other dignitaries. President Kennedy and President Bourguiba make remarks before departing. Additional scenes from the arrival are included. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-N
Silent motion picture containing scenes of President John F. Kennedy greeting Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, President of Ghana, on his arrival at Washington International Airport, Washington, D.C. Secretary of State Dean Rusk also attends. Dr. Kwame and President Kennedy speak at microphones and leave together by car. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-M
Silent motion picture scenes of representatives of the Easter Seal Campaign visiting the White House, Washington, D.C. In the Oval Office President John F. Kennedy greets President of the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults Joseph Foss, National Easter Seal Chairman Art Linkletter, Governor of South Carolina Ernest Hollings, and the Easter Seal Twins Paula Webber and Patricia Webber. President Kennedy is presented the first sheet of Easter Seals and Easter baskets for his children. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-L-2
Silent motion picture covering the arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland of Captains John R. McKone and Freeman Olmstead after being held in Russia since their RB-47 aircraft was shot down over the Barents Sea. Captains McKone and Olmstead alight from a C-121 aircraft, receive greetings from President John F. Kennedy, their wives and relatives, Major General Arnold H. Luehman, Secretary of the Air Force Eugene Zuckert, and Base Commander Colonel William T. Smith. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-L-1
Silent motion picture covering the arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland of Captains John R. McKone and Freeman Olmstead after being held in Russia since their RB-47 aircraft was shot down over the Barents Sea. Captains McKone and Olmstead alight from a C-121 aircraft, receive greetings from President John F. Kennedy, their wives and relatives, Major General Arnold H. Luehman, Secretary of the Air Force Eugene Zuckert, and Base Commander Colonel William T. Smith. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-J
Silent motion picture of President John F. Kennedy going aboard the ship "Observation Island" during his visit to Cape Canaveral, Florida. President Kennedy arrives by helicopter, views a demonstration of the firing of a Polaris missile by the submarine "Andrew Jackson," and departs.Source: Paul Fisher, White House projectionist (MR 73-70).
Origin: Probably shot by Navy cameramen. Processed by RCA, operating the Air Force Missile Test Center Photographic Laboratory. Unclassified.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-I-OUTS
Motion picture outtakes from the filming in the White House, Washington, D.C., of President John F. Kennedy's message on oceanography. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-I
Motion picture reviewing the science of oceanography and its importance to man's survival. President John F. Kennedy delivers a statement in support of oceanographic research (Public Papers, Item No. 430). An overview is provided on the work of the Interagency Committee on Oceanography (ICO) and the Federal Council of Technology and Science, research into marine geology and biology, seawater, pollution, the fishing industry, erosion, and polar regions, and the relevance of oceanography to national defense.Presented by: The United States Navy in cooperation with The Interagency Committee for Oceanography of the Federal Council for Science and Technology.
Produced by: Seneca Productions, Inc., MN-9835 A2, MCMLXIV.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-H
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's visit to the U.S. Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake, California. President Kennedy arrives in Air Force One and attends welcoming ceremonies before observing a lengthy demonstration of various pieces of ordnance. President Kennedy tours the base, delivers a short address, and departs by helicopter.Produced by: U.S. Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake, California.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-G
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy visiting the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Training Barque Eagle, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy inspects the ship and makes brief remarks. See "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, John F. Kennedy, 1962: Item 330." Special Assistant to the President Dave Powers and Naval Aide to the President Capt. Tazewell T. Shepard accompanied him to Pier Two of the Navy Yard Annex. Admiral Roland, USCG Commandant, greeted the President.[MP5-63 Coast Guard Production number]
[WHOF A-6]
Presented by: United States Coast Guard.
Produced by: Motion Picture Branch, Public Information Division, United States Coast Guard, Washington, D.C.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-F
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy’s visit to White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, including the President's address to an audience and a missile launch demonstration. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson accompanies the President.Source: U.S. Army.
Produced by: U.S. Army Post Signal Division Pictorial Branch, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-E
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's visit to the United States Navy's First Fleet off San Diego, California. President Kennedy visits the Marine Recruit Depot in San Diego, boards the Carrier Oriskany, boards the Carrier USS Kitty Hawk where he observes flight maneuvers and addresses the crew, and visits the U.S. Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake, California, where he observes missile firings. Also included is a pictorial history of the United States Navy.Presented by: United States Navy.
Produced by: U.S. Naval Photographic Center.
Photography by: Pacific Fleet Mobile Photographic Unit, San Diego, California; United States Naval Missile Center, Point Mugu, California; U.S. Marine Corps, West Coast Motion Picture Unit.
Written by: LCDR. Eric P. Strutt, USNR-R.
Edited by: CDR. Fredrick Y. Smith, USNR-R.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-D
Silent motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's trip to White Sands Missile Range, White Sands, New Mexico, including brief clips of him delivering remarks, speaking with various enlisted men, and watching a launch at the demonstration field. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-A
Silent motion picture of Air Force Bagpipers and the Marine Band on the South Lawn of the White House during a visit of the King Mohammed Zahir Shah and the Queen of Afghanistan. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy accompany the King and Queen. Fireworks follow the performance.Produced by: United States Army, Army Prod #369.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-B
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's visit to the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. President Kennedy arrives and General Frederick Thorlin makes welcoming remarks. President Kennedy makes remarks, goes to the test launch area to observe a missile launch demonstration, receives a model of a missile before Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson receives a plaque, and then departs.Presented by: United States Army.
Produced by: United States Army Post Signal Division Pictorial Branch.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.