A large crowd gathered to welcome U.S. President Nixon at the Mississippi Economic Council silver anniversary meeting in Jackson, Mississippi, held in the Coliseum. President Nixon from speaker's podium addresses the Economic Council. Nixon presents his vision of Mississippi in the future. He mentions effects of Korean War, Vietnam War and economic crises. The spectators applaud as Nixon expresses hope for a bright future for the United States of America. Officials attending included Governor William Waller, Senator Jim Eastland, Senator John Stennis, and Mississippi congressmen.
A large crowd gathered at the Mississippi Economic Council silver anniversary meeting in Jackson, Mississippi, held at the Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS 39202, United States). Many people gathered outside the auditorium to welcome President Nixon. A band of musicians plays to welcome the Presidential party. President's motorcade enters the gate. The large crowd applauds and cheers for the President. President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon get out of the car, wave towards the crowd and are greeted by officials. The President shakes hands with the crowd and enters auditorium.
American people in the 1966 elections choose governors, senators, and congressman. Governor George W. Romney wins the elections in Michigan. He smiles after his victory. Charles Percy wins in Illinois. Edward Brooke wins elections in Massachusetts as the first African American Senator ever in the U.S. history. Governor Nelson Rockefeller wins for his third term as the governor of New York. Hollywood actor Ronald Reagan after winning elections in California addresses an assembly. Mrs. Lurleen Wallace after winning the elections of Alabama waves towards people along with her husband, former Governor Wallace. Oath taking of new senators and governors at an official ceremony as President Lyndon Johnson watches.
ewsreel clip on the Atlanta Braves bringing major league baseball to the South. View of the downtown Atlanta skyline in 1966, followed by view of Atlanta Stadium. Thousands of people line the streets to welcome the Braves in a pre-game parade that proceeds South along Peachtree Street towards Five Corners, in the heart of the city. View of road sign at Peachtree and Houston streets. Banners reading "Welcome Braves." One car carries coach Ken Silvestri, Ken Johnson (#30), and Hank Fischer (#34). Closeup of them waving to the crowd. An intrepid boy watching from atop a traffic light. Boys and girls standing in front of adults on the sidewalk. One small boy sits on the sidewalk curb. The Players ride in wide 1960s-style open convertible cars and wave to the crowd. Other players seen include #19 Dennis Menke, #43 Rico Carty, and #35 Phil Niekro. Views inside Atlanta Stadium, filled with 50,000 spectators for the first game. Tony Cloninger delivers a pitch for the Braves, who would go onto to lose this game and the next.
Significant events and happenings in the year 1966. Seven nation summit conference on Vietnam in Manila. Pope Paul VI meets with the Archbishop of Canterbury Michael Ramsey in Rome, Italy. Wedding of the year in which President Lyndon Johnson's daughter, Luci Baines Johnson weds Patrick Nugent. Rescue workers take out victims of floods and landslides in various parts of world. American people cast their votes in the elections.
A map of United States. Tourists couple on shore of Lake Itasca. View of Mississippi Headwaters Monument post that gives information about the Mississippi River starting at that location, originating 1475 feet above the sea level from the glacial Lake Itasca. The couple crosses a water channel through stepping stones.
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