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Forging the Alliance-President Kennedy visits Venezuela and Colombia, December 1961: 15-18

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Digital Identifier:
USG-01-A
Title:
Forging the Alliance-President Kennedy visits Venezuela and Colombia, December 1961: 15-18
Date(s) of Materials:
December 1961: 15-18
Description:
Motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy's trip to Venezuela and Colombia in December 1961, and it also attempts to show the early success of President Kennedy's "Alliance for Progress" in these South American nations. Included is footage of President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of Venezuela and visit with Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt. President Kennedy makes remarks concerning a land program and the First Lady makes remarks in Spanish. Also included is footage of President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of Colombia and appearances with President Alberto Lleras Camargo. President Kennedy makes remarks at a state dinner.
Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS).
Produced by: Movietone.
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Physical Description:
2 film reels (color; sound; 35 mm; 2000 feet; 16 minutes)
Contributor(s):
Movietonews (Firm)
United States Information Agency
Place(s):
Colombia
Venezuela
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