| June Week: Graduation Day At Service Academies. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1672 |
| Catalog #: | 363400 | |
| Clip Number: | 363400-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 033-047-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:39:02 - 00:41:15 | |
| Location: | United States | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Graduations EDUCATION & SCHOOLS: Military LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Maryland LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York State MILITARY: Army, USA MILITARY: Navy, USA PERSONALITIES: Lodge, Henry Cabot WEDDINGS: Military | |
| Description: | June Week: Graduation Day At Service Academies. West Point, New York, US Army. MLS - "Traditional, colorful commencement exercises at the service academies." MSOH - At West Point, sons of 2 generals get their commissions, part of a group of 550 new lieutenants. At Annapolis 797 graduate at the Naval Academy's commencement exercises, the climax of a busy June Week." West Point cadets in audience. MCUS - Various cadets receive honors/diplomas. General Garrison H. Davidson MCUS - General Throckmorton MCUS - Cadet Thomas Maxwell Taylor son of General Maxwell Taylor. MCUS - Cadets shake hands. Cadets throw hats in the air. MCUS - Bride and groom walk under sabers held aloft. The newlyweds kiss. Us Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. MLS - Midshipmen watch ceremonies. MCUS - Henry Cabot Lodge shakes hands out diplomas. MCUS - Anchor man receives his anchor and is lifted on shoulders of others. Throw caps in the air. Of the 797 graduates, over 650 took Ensigns Commissions in the Navy, all but 12 of the rest rating Lieutenant Bars in the Marines or Army. | |
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