United States Air Force (USAF) Forward Air Controllers (FACs) in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. A USAF O-1F Bird Dog aircraft parked at an air base. A Vietnamese observer seated in the aircraft. FAC Captain Lawrence Reed adjusts a gear in the front seat. The engine of the airplane starts. The airplane taxis to the end of the strip.
United States Air Force (USAF) Forward Air Controllers (FACs) in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. A USAF O-1F Bird Dog aircraft in flight overhead. The aircraft circles over a target area. Smoke rises up from the target area. A pilot in the cockpit of the aircraft. Leaflets are dropped from the aircraft.
United States aircraft in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. USAF O-1F Bird Dog aircraft in flight over a target area. Aerial view of the aircraft in flight and the target area. The aircraft circles over the the target area. Smoke rises when bombs are dropped.
Wide shot of Senate Caucus Room in the Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. USA. Members of the press listen as John F. Kennedy announces his candidacy for President of the United States. In his speech, he notes that, "The Presidency is the most powerful office in the Free World. Through its leadership can come a more vital life for our people." At the conclusion of his speech, a reporter asks him if he might consider accepting the position of Vice President. He answers, "I shall not on any condition be a candidate for Vice President. If I fail in this endeavor, I shall return and serve in the United States Senate."
United States President John F. Kennedy addresses the United States Congress, appealing to increase the budget for defense and support for the space program. Congressmen clap upon the arrival of President Kennedy in the United States Capitol. Cameramen capturing videos of President Kennedy’s address using very long lenses. “These are extraordinary times. And we face an extraordinary challenge. Our strength as well as our convictions have imposed upon this nation the role of leader in freedom's cause.”, President Kennedy begins his speech. “I have not asked for a single program which did not cause one or all Americans some inconvenience, or some hardship, or some sacrifice. But they have responded and you in the Congress have responded to your duty--and I feel confident in asking today for a similar response to these new and larger demands. It is heartening to know, as I journey abroad, that our country is united in its commitment to freedom and is ready to do its duty” said President Kennedy, concluding his speech to the United States Congress.
Return of United States Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson from a two-week official tour of Southeast Asia (Vietnam) and reports to President John F. Kennedy on his trip. A helicopter carrying Vice President Johnson lands on the White House lawn. The Washington Monument can be seen in the background upon the helicopter’s landing. Row of cameramen with The Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) in background. Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson shakes hands with President Kennedy. Vice President Johnson’s daughter, Lynda Bird, can be seen disembarking from the helicopter behind her parents. President Kennedy speaks with Vice President Johnson and Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson as they walk on the White House lawn.
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