Democratic convention of 1960 in Los Angeles, California, in advance of the 1960 Presidential election in the United States. Various candidates competing for the nomination at the convention arrive in Los Angeles and receive a warm welcome. Lyndon Johnson arrives as his supporters gather to cheer him. Adlai Stevenson's supporters carrying his posters welcome him at the airport. Senator John F. Kennedy being given a warm welcome as girls dance and people cheer him. At the convention in Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Senator Frank Church addresses the delegates. He talks about the two blocks- Democratic and Communist. He appeals to the delegates to nominate a powerful leader as their Presidential candidate.
Scenes from the Democratic National Convention of 1960. People gathered outside the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California. Delegates inside the convention hall carry banners in support of Lyndon Johnson. Others carry banners for John F. Kennedy. Governor Orville L. Freeman speaks at the podium and proposes Senator John F. Kennedy as the nominee, then Senator Eugene McCarthy puts forward Adlai Stevenson II for nominee. Eleanor Roosevelt also appears at the podium in support of Adlai Stevenson. The voting results are announced, and John F. Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy delivers a speech thanking the delegates for their support and expressing hope that he will live up to their expectations as the Presidential election nears.
Japanese men and boys celebrate 2500th anniversary of the Samurai in Los Angeles, California. A group of Japanese people perform sword dance and kendo. A young boy performs a terpsichorean rite. A Japanese man performs a sword dance at the occasion.
Leopards being fed in Los Angeles, California. A female trainer gives food to four leopards in a cage. The leopards eat the meal. Two cubs and a puppy play.
Children participate in a fancy dress parade in Ocean Park, California. Children parade in a fancy dress event as they wear colorful costumes and dresses. A girl pushes a trolley or stroller decorated with flowers. A boy dressed as a cowboy, and girls dressed as saloon girls. A girl dressed as a milk maid, and another girl dressed like an island native in grass skirt. A young boy or girl rides on a float with an airplane covered in flowers, but he is crying the whole time. A girl dressed up as Statue of Liberty as she blows flying kisses.
Events that took place in 1937. Del Mar race track opens with a handicap in Del Mar, California. Many Hollywood stars also witness the opening horse race at the race track. Stars seen include: Bob Burns, Pat O'Brien, Bing Crosby, Robert Taylor, Lee Tracy, and Barbara Stanwyck. The race gets underway. Big Grey wins the inaugural handicap at Del Mar track.
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