Newport News, Va.: Aircraft Carrier JFK - Launching
Newport News, Va.: Aircraft Carrier JFK - Launching
The aircraft carrier, "John F. Kennedy" is launched at Newport News, Virginia. The late President's 9 year old daughter, Caroline, christens the giant ship with the traditional bottle of champagne. President Johnson spoke briefly before the launching. Establishing shot - The bow of the USS John F. Kennedy. High Angle Shot - Robert Kennedy walking arm in arm with his wife, Ethel Kennedy. High Angle shot - Edward (Ted) Kennedy and his first wife, Joan Kennedy. High Angle Medium shot - Jacqueline Kennedy walking with her daughter, Caroline and John Jr. Walking at her sided is Senator Robert McNamara. High Angle shot - The massive crowd in attendance for the launching of the USS JFK. MS - President Lyndon Baines Johnson escorting Mrs. Rose Kennedy, the mother of President John F. Kennedy. High Angle shot - Crowd. MCUS - President Lyndon Baines Johnson (Just the voice over, no audio on President Johnson). High Angle CU - Jacqueline Kennedy. MCU - John F. Kennedy Jr. (Jon Jon) MS - Jacqueline Kennedy, President Johnson, Caroline Kennedy and little Jon Jon, he's leaning on the railing. Profile shot - Jacqueline Kennedy. Profile shot - Caroline Kennedy, 9 yr's old. Little Jon Jon peaking at the camera man from his sister's side. MS - USS JFK.