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.
Civil rights leaders at the White House in Washington DC. The "Big 6" leaders pose at the White House. Martin Luther King, Jr., a leader in the American Civil Rights Movement moves ahead and is greeted by leaders present. Cameramen take photos. Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders stand in a group and talk. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dorothy Height speaking to Robert Kennedy. James Farmer, A. Philip Randolph, Roy Wilkins, and Whitney Young also seen, as well as Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson. View of the White House.
Ground and flight exercise operations being conducted by United States Cost Guard HH-52 Seaguard (Search and Rescue helicopter) in the United States. A USCG HH-52 Seaguard being moved by a tow tractor. Pilot in cockpit of the helicopter. The tow tractor moves and positions the helicopter on ramp. Smoke emits from engine exhaust during engine start. HH-52s take off. Other HH-52s in the background.
Search and Rescue training by United States Cost Guard (USCG). Two USCG HH-52 Seaguard helicopters in flight. One HH-52 flies low above water in a bay. It autorotates to a landing on the water, then taxis and takes off again. Houses and other structures can be seen on the land in the background.
Rescue training operations being conducted by United States Cost Guard HH-52 Seaguard (Search and Rescue helicopter) in the United States. A USCG HH-52 flies low, lands in water,and taxis. Pilot in cockpit of the HH-52. A crewman stands on a metal grate platform, attached to the helicopter. He retrieves a container and some flotation gear from the water.
Training operations being conducted by United States Coast Guard HH-52A Seaguard (Search and Rescue helicopter) in the United States. A USCG HH-52 demonstrates a full autorotation to the water, lands on water, shuts down the rotor head (with the rotor brake, and engine at flight idle), helicopter rotates 90 degrees (due to the torque on the rotor blades), and then release the rotor brake and water taxis. It moves over the water surface. Boat in water in the background. The helicopter maneuvers for a while close to the shore. Several people watch from rocks on the shore. Finally, the HH-52 leans forward and flies away.
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