During his inauguration ceremonies, President John F Kennedy gives speech from podium at the Capitol in Washington DC. Officials and dignitaries seated in the background. The President gives message to the citizens of America and the World. He gives a message of goodwill and world peace. Speech includes famous line, "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." President Kennedy shakes hands with dignitaries after his speech, including former Presidents Eisenhower and Truman, Vice-President Lyndon Johnson, and former Vice-President Richard Nixon. Also visible, Mrs. Eisenhower, Mrs. Nixon, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Kennedy.
The Shriners parade on Fifth Avenue in New York. Huge crowd gathers to watch the ongoing parade. 'Help Crippeled Children' written on one of the decorated parade vehicle. Children watch the parade. Men in uniform and colorful costumes participate in the parade. 'Boumi Temple' written on another vehicle. Motorcyclists on street. Man drives a small car. Men in clown's costumes.
President Johnson's portrait with the U.S. Capitol in the background painted by artist Peter Hurd in Washington DC. The portrait sets off controversy. The President calls it the ugliest painting ever. A couple looks at President Johnson's painting at Art exposure. The woman points at the painting.
View of traffic on street in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Hotels and motels along road including sign for "City Center Motel". Scene of destruction at the motel, where a man had comitted suicide by driving into the City Center Motel in Las Vegas, Nevada. 6 persons were killed and 12 injured in the ensuing explosion. View of the damaged City Center Motel building. Message " We accept credit cards. Relax in Comfort" written on sign outside the building.
President Dwight D Eisenhower visits Missile Test Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida. President arrives with a convoy of cars. He inspects the Missile placed on the launch pad. The President speaks to The Officer in charge. U.S. Army written on the Missile. President Eisenhower climbs the gantry crane.
Westminster Dog Show finals at Madison Square Garden in New York. Various dogs are chosen in the finals of the prestigious Kennel club Dog Show. Four Terriers line up for the show. British import, Pekingese Champion Chik T'sun Caversham takes the prize.
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