| President At West Point Graduation | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1514 |
| Catalog #: | 344335 | |
| Clip Number: | 344335-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 007-362-06 | |
| Timecode: | 00:42:38 - 00:43:49 | |
| Location: | WEST POINT, N.Y. | |
| Year Shot: | 1935 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Graduations CROWDS: Spectators EDUCATION & SCHOOLS: Military LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York State PERSONALITIES: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (FDR) | |
| Description: | Rolling, dull in contrast and imagery President Roosevelt hands out diplomas at the military academy commencement exercises. In a speech to the Future Generals. He reminds them of the academy's traditions and urges the men to promote understanding wherever they go. "And so gentlemen. Personally I extent to each and one of you who graduated today. My congratulations and best wishes. As commander and chief of the army, I say you that I am proud of you and wish you the peace." President Roosevelt's given speech at a West Point Graduation, 1935. | |
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