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Colonel Glenn seated in Mercury capsule Friendship 7 in the United States.

First American to orbit the earth Colonel John Glenn in the United States. He is seated in NASA Mercury capsule Friendship 7 in the United States. Glenn wearing a helmet and space suit. A technician closes the door of the capsule cockpit.

Date: 1962, February 14
Duration: 36 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675069271
U.S. President Kennedy asks for support of the citizens for ending the discrimination against African Americans, in his speech in the U.S.

U.S. President John F. Kennedy's Civil Rights Address in Washington DC. United States President Kennedy seated at a desk and speaks over a microphone. Following events in Alabama, the President speaks about ending the discrimination of blacks by whites in the United States. He says that it's time for the Congress to act. President Kennedy says that he will ask the Congress of the United States to act, to make a commitment it has not fully made in this century to the proposition that race has no place in American life or law. He talks about the necessary measures that Congress can provide. The President, in his speech, asks the Congress to enact legislation giving all Americans the right to be served the facilities which are open to the public. He talks about his meeting with the business leaders and urges them to take voluntary action to end this discrimination. The President says that he has also asked the Congress to authorize the Federal Government to participate more fully in lawsuits designed to end segregation in public education. He also speaks about giving employment for African American citizens. President Kennedy, in his speech, pays tribute to those citizens of North and South who have been working in their communities to make life better for all. The President asks for support of all the citizens so that the discrimination can be removed and civil rights upheld.

Date: 1963, June 11
Duration: 5 min 7 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675069274
U.S. President Kennedy talks about equal rights for black and white citizens during a speech in Washington DC, United States.

U.S. President John F. Kennedy's speech regarding racism and racial tensions in Alabama, delivered from Washington DC, the White House. United States President Kennedy seated at a desk and speaks over a microphone. The President speaks about racial discrimination against blacks in the United States. He talks about the University of Alabama not giving admission to two clearly qualified young Alabama residents who happened to have been born African Americans, due to segregation and discrimination practices. View of people crowded outside the University of Alabama. Men take pictures as officials escort entering students Vivian Malone and James Hood into the University. The President says that the nation is founded on the principle that all men are created equal, and that the rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened. President Kennedy says that it is right for American consumers of any color to receive equal service in places of public accommodation, to register and to vote in a free election without interference or fear of reprisal. Additional views of Vivian Malone and James Hood walking with crowds and also unaccompanied on the University of Alabama campus. A policeman rides a motorcycle on a road at the University. President Kennedy talks about respecting African American citizens and importance of civil rights and equality. The President says that no city or State or legislative body can prudently choose to ignore the rights of any of its citizens. Press record his speech and take pictures.

Date: 1963, June 11
Duration: 4 min 6 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675069275
U.S. President Kennedy asks for support of citizens and business leaders to end racial discrimination in the United States

Second part of U.S. President John F. Kennedy's speech in Washington DC following events at the University of Alabama when two African American students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, attempted to enroll. United States President Kennedy seated at desk and speaks over a microphone. The President speaks about ending racial discrimination and importance of equality and civil rights in the United States. He says that it's time for the Congress to act. President Kennedy says that he will ask the Congress of the United States to act, to make a commitment it has not fully made in this century to the proposition that race has no place in the American life or law. The President talks about the necessary measures that Congress can provide. President Kennedy, in his speech, asks the Congress to enact legislation giving all Americans the right to be served the facilities which are open to the public. He talks about, and scenes are shown from his recent meeting with business leaders in the white house, together with Vice President Lyndon Johnson, as Kennedy urged them to take voluntary action to end workplace discrimination. The business leaders in a large room of the White House. The President says that he has also asked the Congress to authorize the Federal Government to participate more fully in lawsuits designed to end segregation in public education. He also speaks about giving employment to African Americans. President Kennedy, in his speech, pays tribute to those citizens of the North and South who have been working in their communities to make life better for all. The President asks for support of all the citizens so that discrimination can be removed. Many television cameras and cameramen. The President gets up from the desk and leaves.

Date: 1963, June 11
Duration: 5 min 7 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675069276
USAF personnel buy food items and a Vietnamese woman works oata cash register in Saigon, Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

Personnel buy food items from a Navy Commissary in Saigon, Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Clarence E. Lyons of USAF (United States Air Force) from Canton, Ohio and John T, Brown from Chula Vista, California look trough the Navy Commissary in Saigon. They have items in a basket. Stant T. Kent of RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) from Rockhampton, Queensland looks over the spices shelf in the Commissary. A jar of spices being looked over in the hand of Kent. He walks off with the bottle. Kent walks along looking at things in the Commissary. He passes by the frozen meat and eggs. Men stamp prices on cans. Two Vietnamese workers in the Commissary stamping prices on top of cans. A cash register being run up by one of the women clerks. Canned and other items move along the conveyor belt at the checkout counter. The Vietnamese female worker working on cash register. She checks prices as items move along the belt. A man stands waiting to pay for food he bought. A girl at cash register. Checkout counters in commissary with people going through each area. Several people in the Commissary. One man is checked out at one of the counters. A Vietnamese worker is bagging groceries. Men picking up items from shelves in the Commissary. Personnel making purchases in the Commissary. Some of them use the food baskets. Other just walk around with an item or two in their hands.

Date: 1965, November 19
Duration: 2 min 37 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675069607
U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, feted by Australians, repeats his pledge to return to the Philippines, during World War II

Australians pay tribute to U.S. General Douglas MacArthur in Australia during World War 2. Scene opens as Australian officials stand, drinking a toast to honor U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur. A large American flag forms the backdrop for the gathering. General MacArthur rises and addresses the group. Seated to his immediate left, is Australian Prime Minister, John Curtin (wearing glasses). MacArthur refers to his famous "I shall return" pledge to the Philippines, and repeats it, to remarks of approval ("hear-hear") from his audience.

Date: 1944, April 17
Duration: 1 min 39 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675069624