PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON, D.C. Part 2

Description

Covers President Lyndon B. Johnson presenting the Presidential Unit Citation to the 3rd Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Group at a White House ceremony -- the citation covers the period 1 August 1965 to 30 June 1966. On hand for the presentation are: Gen John P McConnell, Secy of AF Dr. Harold Brown, MSgt Charles T. Walther, A2C Malcolm C. Hassler, Col Arthur W. Beall, Lt Col James L. Blackburn, Lt Col Baylor R. Haynes, Capt James L. Butera, Capt John F. Guilmartin, Jr., and Capt William Cowell. (Shot list to follow.) 1) Shows Pres Johnson arriving and shaking hands with unidentified major general, Gen McConnell, and Secy of AF Dr. Harold Brown. 2) Secy of AF Dr. Harold Brown reading citation. 3) Pres Johnson cutting the Presidential Unit Citation ribbon on 3rd Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Gp flag held by A2C Malcolm C. Hassler. 4) Pres Johnson congratulating present and former members of the 3rd Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Group, including: Col Arthur W. Beall, Gp Comdr, A2C Malcolm C. Hassler (Pararescue man), Lt Col James L. 3lackburn, Lt Col Baylor R. Haynes, MSgt Charles T. Walther, Col Allison C. Brooks (Comdr ARRS), Capt James L. Butera, Capt John F. Guilmartin, Jr., and Capt William Cowell; then Pres Johnson shakes hands again with Gen McConnell and Secy of AF Dr. Harold Brown as he leaves. 5) CU's of Gen McConnell, Secy of AF Dr. Harold Brown, Col Beall, A2C Hassler, and Pres Johnson.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities