| National Shrine: Solemn Rites Open New Capital Church | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1665 |
| Catalog #: | 356562 | |
| Clip Number: | 356562-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 032-094-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:33:18 - 00:34:43 | |
| Location: | Washington, D.C. | |
| Year Shot: | 1959 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Religious, Churches CEREMONIES: Dedications LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. RELIGION: Christianity, Roman Catholic RELIGION: Clergy | |
| Description: | Not the best image quality - looks like RGB colors seeping through the B&W. National Shrine: Solemn Rites Open New Capital Church With ancient rites of pomp and splendor, the national Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, largest Roman Catholic Church in the country, is dedicated. The huge Byzantine-style church with its gleaming dome and dramatic bell tower is a majestic new Washington landmark. Shots of the architecture of the church, cross atop dome. Inscriptions: O Mary Immaculate Be Thou Our Mother" and "Hail Mary Full of Grace The Lord Is With Thee". Religious procession. Smiling priest snaps photograph with camera. Interiors huge church, worshippers seated at pews. Men in uniform stand. Nuns stand in pew. Clergy including Francis Cardinal Spellman. | |
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