President John F. Kennedy in a meeting with former U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon . Governor Nelson Rockefeller called them to back the President in the Cuban crisis. The cameramen take photographs.
A futuristic gas turbine car designed by Chrysler Corporation with body hand crafted in Italy. The parts of the car displayed at a show. Two women seated in the space-age car. The roof canopy of the concept car slowly descends, automatically. Dashboard of the car and the turbine engine seen. A deceleration air flap is demonstrated.
Inauguration of the office of the President of the United States. John F. Kennedy at desk. A large crowd gathers at Pennsylvania Avenue to witness the swearing in ceremony of President Kennedy in Washington D.C., United States. Vice President Lyndon Johnson being sworn in followed by Kennedy. Chief Justice of Supreme Court makes Kennedy take the oath of office of the President. Kennedy being congratulated by Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. Kennedy in his speech emphasizes on the adherence to human rights and warns Soviet Union against their increasing influence in Latin American countries. He talks about protecting the interests of these nations. President Kennedy enjoys lunch with other dignitaries. A procession leads the new President to the White House. Kennedy reviews a parade by the soldiers. A patrol boat float at the parade. President and the first lady attend a ball at Columbia armory.
During his inauguration ceremonies, President John F Kennedy gives speech from podium at the Capitol in Washington DC. Officials and dignitaries seated in the background. The President gives message to the citizens of America and the World. He gives a message of goodwill and world peace. Speech includes famous line, "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." President Kennedy shakes hands with dignitaries after his speech, including former Presidents Eisenhower and Truman, Vice-President Lyndon Johnson, and former Vice-President Richard Nixon. Also visible, Mrs. Eisenhower, Mrs. Nixon, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Kennedy.
Closing prayer at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy, at the U.S. Capitol East Portico. At its conclusion, the United States Marine Band plays the Star Spangled Banner, then "Hail to the Chief" as the newly inaugurated President and guests exit from the podium area. Also visible are Chief Justice Earl Warren, former Presidents Eisenhower and Truman, Vice-President Lyndon Johnson, and former Vice-President Richard Nixon. Also visible, Mrs. Eisenhower, Mrs. Nixon, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Kennedy.
A U.S. Military Air Transport Service C-121 (Lockheed Constellation) aircraft parks at Washington National Airport, in Washington, DC. President Habib Bourguiba of the Republic of Tunisia descends the steps of the airplane and is greeted by President John F Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy. An Honor Guard in white uniforms stands in formation.