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First launch of an Atlas F ICBM, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Atlas 15 F missile launches from operational prototype silo lift launcher. Missile elevates to position, LOX venting, ignition and take off. View of the Atlas 15 F missile ascending in the sky.

Date: 1962, August 1
Duration: 42 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675025286
Walter Schirra answers reporters questions about the NASA Mercury program, at Rice Institute in Houston Texas

Walter Schirra answers reporters questions at NASA Mercury press conference held at the Rice Institute (Rice University). Also present at the conference are Dr. Robert Gilruth, James Webb, Jules Bergman and Shorty Powers.

Date: 1962, October 7
Duration: 16 min 37 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675025289
Walter Schirra at NASA press conference in Houston

Jules Bergman, Walter Schirra, James Webb, Dr. Robert Gilruth and Shorty Powers at NASA's Mercury Spacecraft press conference held at the Rice Institute (later Rice University) in Houston Texas. Walter Schirra answers questions. Walter Schirra and other NASA officials stand up for a photo session and exchange greeting with press reporters after press conference

Date: 1962, October 7
Duration: 12 min 31 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675025290
President John F. Kennedy address from White House about Cuban build up of nuclear ballistic missiles.

President John F Kennedy addresses the people of United States about recent events in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Cameras and press in front of Kennedy in the White House. President Kennedy sits at table with flags in the background. Kennedy tells about the news of Soviet nuclear weapons being stockpiled by the Cuban Government. The U.S. government has evaluated the threat and now Kennedy gives details about both medium and intermediate range ballistic missiles seen in Cuba. Kennedy lists some areas within America that are in range of Cuban missiles He also notes that the Cubans are preparing jet bombers. Kennedy makes note of a 1947 pact with the Soviets, and notes also some personal talks with the Soviets in September. He notes his talks with Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko as well. He states that use of nuclear weapons is a threat to peace. He notes that the U.S. has no desire to dominate any country but declares Cubans action to be provocative.

Date: 1962, October 22
Duration: 8 min 43 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675026294
President John F. Kennedy address from White House about U.S. action against Cuba and addresses Cuban people also.

President John F. Kennedy addresses people of United States about recent events in Cuba from White House (during Cuban Missile Crisis). President repeats commitment of peace. He warns further action of Cubans towards collection of nuclear weapons. He gives reference of constitution and briefs seven steps he has instructed. First to halt any offensive shipment and cargo carrying weapons to Cuba. He states that they wont stop any essential goods carrier as Soviets did in 1948. He talked to foreign minister of Organization of American States(OAS) and instructed arm forces to stay prepared. Second he warns any launch by USSR to U.S. Then he tells about meeting with organization of Consultation regarding regional security arrangements. He refers about meeting with security council. He states Soviet Threat to world. President invites cChairman Khrushchev to mediate between Cuba and UN on this matter. He restates no wish to war but difficulty in living in atmosphere of timidness. President Kennedy addresses Cuban people who would be listening this telecast by special radio telecast. He states we respect justice and peace for all. He expresses sorrow for Cuban people. He pronounces Cuban leaders puppets of international conspiracy. He then asks U.S. citizen to be prepared for paying cost of freedom as sacrifice and patience. He states doing nothing to be greatest hazard. He restates U.S. commitment to never choose the way of surrender and work for freedom with peace.

Date: 1962, October 22
Duration: 9 min 58 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675026295
U.S. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson informs UN about steps taken in meeting of Organization of Consultation in United States.

Ambassador Adlai Stevenson addresses United Nations Assembly about United Sates action against Cuba and Russia, during timeframe of Cuban Missile Crisis. Ambassador Stevenson hopes and prays for peace. He tells Soviet Union to end their actions against United States. He refers to the initiative of President John F Kennedy to quarantine war. He informs about the Organization of Consultation meeting, which is a part of the Organization of American States. He then talks about the resolutions in 19 paragraphs adopted by them. First is immediate dismantling of offensive metals from Cuba. Second, he refers to article 6 and 8 and all necessary measure including use of arms against any offensive attempt on U.S. Third, is to inform security council of UN under article 54 of U.S. charter about the resolution, and the same information to be given to Cuba.

Date: 1962, October 25
Duration: 2 min 57 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675026296