| 84th US CONGRESS OPENS The Democrat-controlled American Congress convenes for the start of the 84th session. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 8536 | |
| Catalog #: | 237033 | |
| Clip Number: | 237033-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 2705 F | |
| Timecode: | 01:36:33 - 01:37:33 | |
| Location: | Washington DC | |
| Year Shot: | 1955 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | GOVERNMENT: United States, Congress LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. OCCUPATIONS: Politicians / Statesmen | |
| Description: | 84th U.S. CONGRESS OPENS The Democrat-controlled American Congress convenes for the start of the 84th session. Washington DC, USA. MS. Congressmen pose on steps of Capitol. MS.Senator Alban Barkley, entering Congress. MS. Group (Democrats): Clements, George, Lyndon Baines Johnson (later President Johnson) and Hennings. MS. Richard Nixon, Vice President of the USA, swears in Richard Neuberger, Democratic Senator. CU. Neuberger. GV.Crowded congress. MS. Speaker Joseph Martin saying "Just sound a cautionary note, not to become too attached to this chair - 1957 is just around the corner". LS. Congressmen applauding. LS. Congressmen applauding the entry of Eisenhower. | |
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