GEN. LEMAY'S SWEARING-IN CEREMONY AT WHITE HOUSE Part 1

Description

Summary: Coverage of AF Secretary Eugene M. Zuckert swearing in Gen. Curtis E. LeMay as Chief of Staff, USAF on White House portico. Scenes include President Kennedy, Vice President Johnson, senators Dennis Chavez and Stuart Symington, Gen. Thomas D. White, Gen. Lyman L.Lemnitzer, USA and Gen. Nathan F. Twining (ret). LS to MS of White House. 10' MS of President Kennedy, Gen. Curtis E. LeMay and Secretary of AF Eugene M. Zuckert carrying bible, followed by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and president's aide stepping down White House porch steps to microphone. 26' MS of press personnel taking pictures -- aide in left frame. 30' MCU of AF Secretary Eugene M. Zuckert swearing in new USAF Chief of Staff, Gen. Curtis E. LeMay -- shows President Kennedy, Senator Dennis Chavez from New Mexico, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, Senator Stuart Symington from Missouri, Gen. Thomas D. White and other dignitaries at ceremony and congratulating Gen. LeMay. 545' ECU FV of Gen. LeMay's face. 553' MCU of Gen. LeMay on White House portico and being kissed by his wife and shaking hands with Gen. Nathan F. Twining (ret), Gen. Lyman L. Lemnitzer and other dignitaries. 593' Total footage in reel. Good (Basic: Orig color)

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities