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The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
Jan 31, 1986 Remarks at the Memorial Service for the Crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger in Houston, Texas. President Ronald Reagan delivers a eulogy for the heroes. C/A Camelot kids JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR. (JFK, Jr., John F. Kennedy Jr.) and CAROLINE KENNEDY seated in crowd, listening to speech. C/As of the bereaved listening to the President speak. We come together today to mourn the loss of seven brave Americans. To share the grief we all feel, and perhaps in that sharing to find the strength, to bare our sorrow, and the courage to look for the seeds of hope. Our nation is indeed fortunate, that we can still draw on immense reservoirs of courage, character and fortitude. That we re still blessed with Heros, like those of space shuttle Challenger. Dick Scobee knew that every launching of a space shuttle is a technological miracle, and he said, That if something ever does go wrong, I hope that doesn t mean the end to the space shuttle program. Every family member I talk to, ask specifically that we continue the program that is what their departed loved one would want, above all else. We will not disappoint them.
Democrats Nominate Kennedy
The Democratic National Convention winds up with the nomination of Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson as running mate of presidential candidate Senator John F. Kennedy, climaxing a spectacular battle for the presidential nomination in which despite strong campaigns for Senator Johnson and Adlai Stevenson, Kennedy rolls to an overwhelming victory on the first ballot. Exterior - Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, people marching with signs. Interior scenes, convention: delegates, speakers, people waving signs for LBJ. MLS - At podium, Minnesota governor submits nomination of Senator John F. Kennedy. Delegates hold Kennedy for President signs and a giant Kennedy head. MLS - Minnesota senator Eugene McCarthy enthusiastically voices support for Adlai Stevenson. Stevenson supporters wave their signs. MS - Eleanor Roosevelt waves to crowd. Wyoming delegation cast the deciding vote. MS - JFK enters. The identically dressed Kennedy booster girls (young women in matching outfits with belts that say "Kennedy") bounce and clap. John F. Kennedy addresses the people and accepts his nomination, "With our devotion to this country we wish to keep it strong and we wish to keep it free. It requires at this critical time, the best of all of us. And I can assure all of you here who have reposed this confidence in me, that I will be worthy of your trust. We will carry the fight to the people in the fall. And we shall win."
New Naval Museum: Proud History Is Displayed
During "Navy Week" there's no more appropriate place for a painless education than the Washington Navy Yard Museum. Here, in dramatic display is a living history of the great heritage that is the United States Navy. You can see models of famous fighting ships, including the collection of the late President Kennedy. Exterior shot of The US Naval Historical Display Center. Camera scans the inside of the museum showing display cases. Boys looking at a glass display case showcasing a tall sailing ship. Boys looking at the back of an iron cannon and there's a Cub Scout sitting on the barrel of the cannon. Boys sitting at a table. Camera zooms in on a port hole installed on a wall with some Girl Scouts sitting on the other side of the wall. Kids standing on a model of a deck of a ship dating back to the civil war and looking at a painted wall depicting a sea battle. Model ship with scaled down sea hands on board. Boys and girls looking at the model ship. A little girl looking at a bust of JFK. John F. Kennedy Collection room. Model ships in glass cases and boys and girls looking at them. Model aircraft carrier from WWII. Kids standing on their toes looking at the carrier through glass.
One Day in Berlin - John F. Kennedy
Berlin's Tegel Airport-June 26th 1963 : Audio excerpts from John F Kennedy upon leaving Berlin "I said yesterday that I was going to leave a note for my successor which would say, "To be opened at a time of some discouragement," and in it would be written three words: "Go to Germany." I may open that note myself some day. I know the American people naturally wonder on occasions whether all that they have done since the end of 1945, all the responsibilities and burdens that they have accepted, whether any of this effort is recognized and appreciated. If they had any doubts, certainly it would seem to me that the warmth of the welcome of the last 3 days which was extended through me to the American people should have ended them. And for that reason, if for no other, I am happy I came and I express my thanks to you, Chancellor, and to all the German people for the hand they held out to us." Audio address playing over the following images taken at Berlin's Tegel airport : MS John F Kennedy saying good-bye to German officials. MS JFK climbing steps to Air Force One, turning and waving before entering the plane. MS Air Force One on the tarmac. GV Air Force One taxiing. GV Air Force One on the runway gaining speed just prior to take-off.
1963 - Reenactments of the Kennedy Assassination - Driving Down Elm Street
Re-enactment of the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy as conducted by the Secret Service and the Warren Commission. Tracking shot of adult Caucasian men posing as Kennedy and Texas Governor John Connally Jr. riding in a convertible as it drives on Elm Street, past the Grassy Knoll, the "Fort Worth Turnpike" sign, and under the turnpike bridge as seen from the angle of the Orville Nix film.
1963 - Reenactments of the Kennedy Assassination - Driving Down Elm Street
Re-enactment of the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy as conducted by the Secret Service and the Warren Commission. Tracking shot of adult Caucasian men posing as Kennedy and Texas Governor John Connally Jr. riding in a convertible as it drives on Elm Street, past the Grassy Knoll, the "Fort Worth Turnpike" sign, and under the turnpike bridge; shaky, jittery POV from same perspective of the Zapruder film, showing traffic from Houston Street, people standing on sidewalk.
1963 - Reenactments of the Kennedy Assassination - Driving Down Elm Street
Re-enactment of the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy as conducted by the Secret Service and the Warren Commission. Tracking shot of adult Caucasian men posing as Kennedy and Texas Governor John Connally Jr. riding in a convertible as it drives on Elm Street, past the Grassy Knoll, the "Fort Worth Turnpike" sign, and under the turnpike bridge as seen from Main Street; plaza landmark, cars driving past camera on Main Street in FG.
Kennedy Inauguration
TLSs politicians, dignitaries & guests filing down onto gallery, taking seats for Kennedy Inauguration.
Kennedy Inauguration
Scenes from Inauguration Day of John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961: swearing in the Kennedy cabinet; Inaugural Parade; guests take seats before Inauguration ceremony.
Kennedy Inauguration
TLS President Kennedy & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy entering room, standing before seats in White House. TLS Kennedy Presidential Cabinet (inc. Secretary of State DEAN RUSK, Sec. McNamara & Atty Gen Robert Kennedy) entering room, taking seats beside President & Mrs. Kennedy & Chief Justice EARL WARREN. TLSs Kennedy Cabinet raising right hands, being sworn into office by Chief Justice Earl Warren (administering oath of office). TLSs President Kennedy stepping to microphone to speak to crowd at White House ceremony.
Outtakes of "The Last Two Days"
Outtakes from "The Last Two Days," a film documenting the last two days in the life of President John F. Kennedy, shot by White House personnel: North face of the White House at night. Light in window of room at White House, curtains drawn.
Kennedy Motorcade
Same as catalog # 540544 Kennedy Motorcade before and after the assassination Grainy, shaky home movie of Kennedy motorcade in Dallas on Nov 22, 1963; convertible carrying John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, John Connally passes by; brief shot of Kennedy car in Dealey Plaza after second nor third shot (hard to tell).
Outtakes of "The Last Two Days"
Outtakes from "The Last Two Days," a film documenting the last two days in the life of President John F. Kennedy, shot by White House personnel: Pan of United States Marines in dress blue uniforms marching into White House compound at night. White House at night, more side view angle.
One Day in Berlin - John F. Kennedy
Audio excerpts from JFK Radio and Television Report to the American People on the Berlin Crisis. July 25, 1961 "...an additional $3,247,000,000 of appropriations for the Armed Forces. To fill out our present Army Divisions, and to make more men available for prompt deployment, I am requesting an increase in the Army's total authorized strength from 875,000 to approximately 1 million men...To fulfill these manpower needs, I am ordering that our draft calls be doubled and tripled in the coming months; I am asking the Congress for authority to order to active duty certain ready reserve units and individual reservists, and to extend tours of duty...The world is not deceived by the Communist attempt to label Berlin as a hot-bed of war...but the freedom of that city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those who say "What's mine is mine and what's yours is negotiable...To sum it all up, we seek peace but we shall not surrender." Audio address playing over the following images taken at Berlin's Tegel airport : MSs international flags flying (German, American, British). CU German soldier. GV/MSs Mayor Willy Brandt and West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer arriving at airport prior to President Kennedy's arrival. MC/MCU/WS German military awaiting Kennedy arrival. LS Air Force One arriving, coming in for landing at Tegel airport. MS Air Force One taxiing and coming to a stop. MS President Kennedy exiting Air Force One, descending stairs, being greeted by officials. MS Kennedy, Dean Rusk (Secretary of State) and Lucius D. Clay (US administrator of Germany) being greeted by German officials, shaking hands. GV pan Kennedy inspecting military.
Outtakes of "The Last Two Days"
Outtakes from "The Last Two Days," a film documenting the last two days in the life of President John F. Kennedy, shot by White House personnel: U.S. Marines in dress uniforms marching along White House driveway, funeral procession driving behind them, night. Hearse driving into White House, night.
Outtakes of "The Last Two Days"
Night-Neon signs & lights on buildings in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, the evening before the Kennedy assassination. Day-Cowboys sitting on horses outside Texas Hotel, Ft. Worth, morning of Nov 22, 1963. Texas Hotel marquee "Welcome to Ft Worth, Where the West Begins"-- horse & rider in FG. MCU eye of horse. Cowboy.
NPACT coverage of Church Committee Hearings - Assassinations
DO NOT USE-- Jim Lehrer
Outtakes of "The Last Two Days"
Outtakes from "The Last Two Days," a film documenting the last two days in the life of President John F. Kennedy, shot by White House personnel: Reporters talking on telephones in office. Crowds & reporters gathered outside Parkland Hospital, Dallas, following Kennedy assassination.
Speeches of Robert F. Kennedy
August 27, 1964. Atlantic City, New Jersey Excerpt from Tribute to John F. Kennedy at the Democratic National Convention. Robert Kennedy's Address to the Democratic National Convention. Man introduces RFK, "And now, it is my privilege and honor to introduce the man who stood closer to him in times of crisis and in times of fun than anyone else - his brother, Robert Kennedy." Standing ovation. CU emotional RFK. CU Ethel Kennedy in the audience. RFK starts to speak but the crowd won t stop cheering. Shots of JFK and Jackie riding in an open car on Inauguration Day 1961 over audio of cheering crowd at convention. MS Robert Kennedy speaking, "I first want to thank all of you delegates to the Democratic National Convention and the supporters of the Democratic Party for all that you did for President John F. Kennedy." edit "No matter what talent an individual possesses, what energy he might have, no matter how much integrity and how much honesty he might have, if he is by himself, and particularly a political figure, he can accomplish very little. But if he is sustained, as President Kennedy was, by the Democratic Party all over the United States, dedicated to the same things that he was attempting to accomplish, he can accomplish a great deal. No one knew that more than President John F. Kennedy. He used to take great pride in telling of the trip that Thomas Jefferson and James Madison made up the Hudson River in 1800 on a botanical expedition searching for butterflies; that they ended up down in New York City and that they formed the Democratic Party. He took great pride in the fact that the Democratic Party was the oldest political Party in the world..."
Outtakes of "The Last Two Days"
Outtakes from "The Last Two Days," a film documenting the last two days in the life of President John F. Kennedy, shot by White House personnel: Still photo of Judge Sarah T. Hughes administering Oath of Office to Lyndon Baines Johnson aboard Air Force One, Lady Bird Johnson & Jacqueline Kennedy watching on. Tighter framing of LBJ & Jackie.
Mannlicher-Carcano Rifle
Use catalog #540162 for audio version Mannlicher-Carcano Rifle CU unidentified young man in gun shop being interviewed by reporter with microphone (no sound), pan down as the young man shows off a Mannlicher-Carcano rifle, the same type used by Lee Harvey Oswald in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Great MS several rifles & shotguns for sale in the gun shop. Panning MCU firearms tagged for sale.
Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald
Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald - Footage of the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, good angle to see Oswald's face durning transfer and shooting. MS officer JIM LEAVELLE leading LEE HARVEY OSWALD into basement garage from the Dallas city jail (police headquaters), JACK RUBY is seen leaping out from screen right and shooting Oswald in the stomach, Oswald drops and the camera is jostled about in the ensuing chaos.Interesting to note that Oswald quickly turns his head to Ruby a second before Ruby moves.
Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald
Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald - Footage of the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, good angle to see Oswald during transfer and shooting. Kinescope footage of the Dallas city jail basement garage for the transfer of Lee Harvey Oswald (police headquarters): Famous head-on shot of Officer Leavelle handcuffed to Oswald, leading him into garage, Jack Ruby coming out of nowhere and shooting Oswald. CU Ruby being wrestled to the ground.
Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald
Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald - Footage of the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, good angle to see Oswald durning transfer and shooting. MCU elevator doors, light panel of right showing car going up. Great wide MS Dallas police detectives getting out of elevator, officers JIM LEAVELLE and L.C. GRAVES escorting LEE HARVEY OSWALD from elevator. From behind shot of Leavelle & Graves walking Oswald into garage, Jack Ruby leaping from crowd and shooting Oswald-- here you can see that Oswald looks at Ruby, then looks away before Ruby jumps out to kill. Chaos as Ruby is escorted into the police station. TLS/MSs detectives & officers in basement office; pan left as Jack Ruby is hustled into the elevator by police. More shots hectic post-shooting scene in basement garage. MS bloodstains of LHO on floor of office.