| Mr. Sam Dies - Nation Mourns Statesman | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1691 |
| Catalog #: | 364216 | |
| Clip Number: | 364216-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 034-093-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:28:05 - 00:29:32 | |
| Location: | Washington D.C., USA | |
| Year Shot: | 1961 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: State LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. PERSONALITIES: Eisenhower, Dwight (Ike) PERSONALITIES: Kennedy, John F ( JFK ) PERSONALITIES: Rayburn, Sam PERSONALITIES: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (FDR) | |
| Description: | Mr. Sam Dies - Nation Mourns Statesman Nation Mourns Rayburn's Passing Great shot of Capitol in Washington D.C. American Flag at half staff. Empty Speaker of the House chair. Samuel Rayburn, speaker of the house since 1940, dies at the age of 79. A congressman since 1913, the beloved 'Mr. Sam' was equally respected and honored by democrat and republican. He met his end as the met the problems of life- unflinchingly. Rayburn walks up to podium, congress giving standing ovation, clapping. CU of Samuel Rayburn speaking (no audio). Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) at podium at joint session on congress, states: 'A state of war, has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire'. Good shot of five newsreel cameras on tri-pods, newsmen in corner of room. Newsreel Rayburn is seen with President Truman who bestows him the gavel. President Eisenhower, congressmen and Rayburn outside on steps of capitol taking photo? President Kennedy and Samuel Rayburn speaking together, they shake hands. | |
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