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.
U.S. Senator Harry F Byrd and General Miles Reber at Panzer Kaserne Headquarters, Germany. They get out of a car and pass the honor guard. The senator and the General enter the headquarters building.
Candidates during the Presidential campaign in Washington D.C. Dwight D. Eisenhower seated in an office. President Eisenhower admonishes the Senate to set politics aside to complete important legislation. Republican Presidential candidate Vice President Richard Nixon with officials. Democratic Presidential candidate Senator John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson wave at a waiting crowd.
Russians and Americans meet in Germany during World War II. American Major-General Emil F. Reinhardt, Commanding General of the 69th Division shakes hands with his Russian counterpart Major-General Vladimir V. Rusakov Commanding Officer of the 58th Guards Division at a meeting of American and Russian troops near the Elbe River and the town of Torgau, Germany in late April, 1945. American and Russian troops stand in formation. US, Russian, and British flags on display.
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