| Heroes Welcomed: Capital And NYC Hail Astronauts | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1734 |
| Catalog #: | 426589 | |
| Clip Number: | 426589-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 038-026-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:06:41 - 00:08:44 | |
| Location: | United States | |
| Year Shot: | 1965 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Tickertape PERSONALITIES: Humphrey, Hubert PERSONALITIES: Johnson, Lyndon Baines (LBJ) SPACE EXPLORATION: Astronauts / Cosmonauts | |
| Description: | The nation rewards its heros. At the White House President Johnson congratulates Major Virgil Grissom as he awards him the Space Agency's Distinguished Service Medal, the second such medal the Major has received. Then Lt.-commander John Young receives his reward for the epoch-making Gemini flight that opened a new era in Space. Later, the Astronauts go to the Capitol for luncheon with Congressmen. After a week-end of rest, a rousing reception in New York. Despite chill winds and rain, Gotham roars a welcome to the Space hero's as hundreds of thousands, (umbrellas aloft), hail the Heavenly Twins. Washington DC Medium shot of the exterior of the White House - winter time. CU Vce President Hubert Humphrey, Major Virgil Grissom and President Lyndon Johnson. CU President Johnson awarding Major Virgil Grissom the Space Agency's 'Distinguished Service Medal' and he pins the medal on Major Grissom's lapel. East Room of the White House, people gather to see Lieutenant Commander John Young receive his award as the Major calls his wife to take his side on the stand. Audience applauding. MS Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Mrs. Young, Lieutenant Commander John Young and President Johnson pinning a medal on Lieutenant Commander John Young. CU The dome on the Capitol Building. MS Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Lieutenant Commander John Young and Major Virgil Grissom disembarking from a limousine. MS Throngs come out on this winter day to welcome and cheer for the two astronauts. MS Standing on the stairs of the Capitol Building - Major Virgil Grissom, Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Lieutenant Commander John Young. New York, NY Broadway, New York, New York a ticker tape parade. CU Children holding a small American Flag, Woman with a camera and men applauding. CU Major Virgil Grissom, Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Lieutenant Commander John Young sitting on top of the back seat of an open convertible. CU Two children wearing rain coats one holding an umbrella. | |
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