| Newport News, Va.: Aircraft Carrier JFK - Launching | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1761 |
| Catalog #: | 425930 | |
| Clip Number: | 425930-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-045-02 | |
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| Location: | Newport, Virginia | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Virginia PERSONALITIES: Johnson, Lyndon Baines (LBJ) PERSONALITIES: Kennedy Family PERSONALITIES: Kennedy, Edward (Ted) PERSONALITIES: Kennedy, Jacqueline PERSONALITIES: Kennedy, Robert F. TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Launching/Christening | |
| Description: | The aircraft carrier, "John F. Kennedy" is launched at Newport News, Virginia. The late President's 9 year old daughter, Caroline, christens the giant ship with the traditional bottle of champagne. President Johnson spoke briefly before the launching. Establishing shot - The bow of the USS John F. Kennedy. High Angle Shot - Robert Kennedy walking arm in arm with his wife, Ethel Kennedy. High Angle shot - Edward (Ted) Kennedy and his first wife, Joan Kennedy. High Angle Medium shot - Jacqueline Kennedy walking with her daughter, Caroline and John Jr. Walking at her sided is Senator Robert McNamara. High Angle shot - The massive crowd in attendance for the launching of the USS JFK. MS - President Lyndon Baines Johnson escorting Mrs. Rose Kennedy, the mother of President John F. Kennedy. High Angle shot - Crowd. MCUS - President Lyndon Baines Johnson (Just the voice over, no audio on President Johnson). High Angle CU - Jacqueline Kennedy. MCU - John F. Kennedy Jr. (Jon Jon) MS - Jacqueline Kennedy, President Johnson, Caroline Kennedy and little Jon Jon, he's leaning on the railing. Profile shot - Jacqueline Kennedy. Profile shot - Caroline Kennedy, 9 yr's old. Little Jon Jon peaking at the camera man from his sister's side. MS - USS JFK. | |
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