Johnson at United Nations (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1963)

Description

The original release sheet reads: JOHNSON AT UNITED NATIONS: PRESIDENT URGES END TO COLD WAR President Johnson addresses the United Nations General Assembly and sets forth a declaration of his new administration's policy in world affairs. His arrival is shielded by a tight security guard but receives a standing ovation by the delegates. He reaffirms United States support for the United Nations and outlines the aims of his administration. Mainly an end to the cold war and to conquer hunger, disease and ignorance. THE OLD FOLK AT HOME-AND HOW High up in the Alps in the village of Chambery, they seem to have found the secret of long life. 38 out of 380 residents have a combined age of 3,200 years. Their secret? Hard work, plain diet and plenty of laughter-they say. LIFEBOAT FOR FIRES AT SEA The British have developed a lifeboat that looks like something designed for interplanetary travel. It's a covered craft of steel and plastic with an asbestos lining. It comes through a test of fire a great success. It should be a real lifesaver in case of fire at sea. SPORTS WINTER OLYMPICS FRENCH SKIERS BEGIN TRAINING There's more than snow in the air at Val 'Dlsere, France. Their ski team begins training for the Winter Olympics that are just over the horizon. The practice periods are five long hours every day. You have to be dedicated skiers to win yourself a place on the French team. They aim to rip entire pages from the record book come next February.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library