| Wedding | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1764 |
| Catalog #: | 425343 | |
| Clip Number: | 425343-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-078-04 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | California | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CIVIL RIGHTS: African-American LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California WEDDINGS: Military | |
| Description: | Secretary of State Rusk's daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, weds Negro Air Force Reservist Guy Gibson Smith. Rusk reportedly was prepared to resign if the interracial marriage embarrassed the administration. President Johnson ignored the formal gesture of traditional ceremony. The couple stands on the steps of a church smiling and kissing. | |


