U.S. President Lyndon B.Johnson takes new responsibilities as the President in an atmosphere of grief in the U.S. The House of Representatives chamber. President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks, addressing lawmakers five days after the assassination death of President John F. Kennedy. Excerpts from President Johnson's speech, including his opening statement, "All I have I would have given gladly, not to be standing here today. The greatest leader of our time has been struck down by the foulest deed of our time. No words are sad enough to express our sense of loss. No words are strong enough to express our determination to continue the forward thrust of America that he began." He expresses his dedication to the pursuit of the policies of former President John F. Kennedy, including space exploration, Peace Corps, education, jobs, care for the elderly, and civil rights. He stresses his experience and qualifications for the Presidency. Elevated exterior view of the U.S. Capitol, with the Washington Monument in the foreground. Brief scene of marchers during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. A United States missile launching, side view of U.S. Navy sailors marching in a parade. Two Asian boys enjoying a drink from cups.
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson takes new responsibilities as the President in an atmosphere of grief in the U.S, following the assassination death of President John F. Kennedy. Elevated sweeping view of city of San Francisco, with a flag at half staff in the foreground and bridge, bay, and mountains in the background. Flags waving at half mast on the grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington DC. U.S. flag at half staff over the Supreme Court. View inside the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol. The House of Representatives members stand and applaud for President Johnson as he leaves the chamber following his November 27, 1963 address to Congress. Citizens of the United States descending the stairs of the U.S. Capitol, after viewing the coffin of President Kennedy lying in state.
Activities of men aboard USS Mount Olympus (AGC-8) in the Atlantic Ocean during Operation High Jump. A sailor paints a landing craft on starboard aft aboard USS Mt. Olympus (AGC-8). The sailor paints metal aboard the ship. Men make cargo nets with 2" manila rope. Men milling about and taking sun bath on the deck.
Activities of men aboard USS Olympus (AGC-8) in the Atlantic Ocean during Operation High Jump. Men hold a Christmas tree on the deck. The Christmas tree is hoisted into air. Men heave on the line attached to the tree. They secure lines. USS Sennet en route to Antarctica. USS Sennet (SS-408) in rough seas, bow pitches. USS Mt. Olympus in the foreground. Men on Mt. Olympus look out at USS Sennet pitching in rough seas.
Activities of men aboard USS Olympus (AGC-8) in the Atlantic Ocean during Operation High Jump. Men make cargo nets from 2" manila rope. The men as they are working with the rope.
USS Sennet submarine underway in the Atlantic Ocean during Operation High Jump. USS Sennet pitches in rough seas. The submarine underway at sea
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