F.D.R. Inaugurated! (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1941)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. F.D.R. INAUGURATED! / PRESIDENT BEGINS THIRD TERM AS THOUSANDS ATTEND CEREMONY: WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Roosevelt begins his unprecedented third term under clear skies and cold weather, with a call to Americans to perpetuate democracy in the face of great perils. Massed thousands at the Capitol see and hear him take the oath—see spectacular parade following the ceremony. 2A. KENNEDY ASKS CURB ON WAR POWER: NEW YORK, NY - The former Ambassador to England advises the nation that the present crisis does not justify Congress' surrendering its powers under the "Lend-Lease" Bill. He urges a less drastic bill—and all help for Britain short of war. 2B. WILLKIE PLANS BRITISH TRIP: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Republican candidate talks with President Roosevelt and also visits Secretary of State Hull, on the eve of his departure by clipper plane for England. He will bear a message from F.D.R. to Prime Minister Churchill. 2C. MARINES MARCH FOR MEX. GEN'L: SAN DIEGO, CA - Uncle Sam's "leathernecks" stage an impressive review in honor of General Manuel Contreras, on a "Good Neighbor" visit in the U.S. Four thousand Marines are "in line" for the colorful demonstration. 3. TOKLE WINS NORGE SKI JUMPING: FOX RIVER GROVE, IL - Torger Tokle, young Norwegian champ who has won many meets, scores again with a breath-taking leap of 194 feet, to win the Norge Club's 35th annual tournament. Plenty of spills mark this Winter classic. (LOCAL – CANADA) KING AND QUEEN SEE LAUNCHING OF NEW SUPER BATTLESHIP. (LOCAL – CANADA) NORWEGIAN FLIERS DISPLAY PROWESS AS SKI CHAMPIONS. (LOCAL – CANADA) LIFE IN ARMY HAS ITS LIGHTER SIDE—A.T.S. LASSIES FIND.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library