Kennedy Launches Peace Corps (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1961)

Description

The original release sheet reads: KENNEDY LAUNCHES PEACE CORPS At his news conference, President Kennedy announces the creation of a "Peace Corps" to enlist American men and women for voluntary unpaid service to help the developing countries of the world. MILLION MOURN KING MOHAMMED V Over a million mourners jam Rabat, Morocco, for the last rites of King Mohammed V. Thousands faint of are injured in the crush along the route of the impressive funeral procession. KENNEDY "JOINS" VARIETY CLUBS At the White House, President Kennedy is presented with an honorary gold membership card in the Variety Clubs, by Edward Emanuel, Chief Barker. Mr. Kennedy is the fourth President to "join" the international show business organization which is dedicated to aiding handicapped children. PARIS FASHION PREVIEW Preview of Spring and Summer styles in the collection of Guy Laroche, of the big names in Parisian haut [haute] couture. Styles recall the '20s, with lowered waistlines and high skirts, but the emphasis is on chic simplicity of line, and on comfort. SPORTS PITTSBURGH PIRATES [illegible] [Illegible] Florida, with an eye on the defe [illegible]. LOS ANGELES ANGELS [illegible] [Illegible] work out under the eyes of own [illegible] - a team of old familiar [illegible] uniforma.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library