| Weaver Sworn In | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1744 |
| Catalog #: | 426323 | |
| Clip Number: | 426323-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 039-007-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:42:00 - 00:42:51 | |
| Location: | Washington DC | |
| Year Shot: | 1966 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: State CULTURAL GROUPS: African - Americans GOVERNMENT: Cabinet / Advisors LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. | |
| Description: | A distinguished audience sees Robert C. Weaver sworn in as the new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Weaver is the first African Aerican to attain Cabinet rank and his installation marks a new milestone. Washington DC Exterior shot - White house. MCU - East room of the White House, audience is seated and happy with anticipation. CUS - A distinguished audience is made of congressmen, friends and civil right's leaders. MS - One of the ceremonies, is the swearing in of Robert C. Weaver, he will be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. MS - President Lyndon Baines Johnsonm Lady Brid Johnson are president at the swearing in of Robert C. Weaver. CUS - Robert C . Weaver and his wife posing for the camera. | |
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