Honor Mount Everest Conquerors
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	Catalog #:	362221
	Clip Number:	362221-1
	Orginal Film:	036-056-04
	Timecode:	00:45:33 - 00:46:21
	Location:	Washington DC
	Year Shot:	1963 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	Yes
	Color:	No
	Headings:	CEREMONIES: Honors LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. OCCUPATIONS: Explorers PERSONALITIES: Kennedy, John F ( JFK )
	Description:	President Kennedy presents Gold Medals to members of the expedition which conquered Mt. Everest, including the first American to scale the summit. Washington DC The American mountain climbers of Mt. Everest standing on the steps of the White House. MCUS - Climbers families. MS - President Kennedy awarding The National Geographic Society Gold Medal to Norman Dyhrenfurth. CUS - James Whittaker. MS - President Kennedy shaking hands with the men and awarding them medals. MCUS - Family members looking on. MS - Sherpa guide presenting President Kennedy with a scarf.

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