The Convention Keynote Speech Sets Dems' Theme (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1964)

Description

The original release sheet reads: THE CONVENTION KEYNOTE SPEECH SETS DEMS' THEME Senator John O. Pastore of Rhode Island sets the theme of the Democratic National Convention as he delivers the keynote address before a capacity audience at the Atlantic City Convention Hall. The Vice-Presidential hopefuls are all on hand as the President continues to keep the choice of his running-mate a secret. Mr. Johnson will be nominated by acclamation it is expected that the Vice-President will be named unanimously, also. F.D.R. SHRINE DEDICATED The Roosevelt summer home on Campobello Island, off the coast of Maine, but part of New Brunswick, Canada, is dedicated as an international shrine in memory of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Inaugural ceremonies are led by the first ladies of the United States and Canada-Mrs. Lyndon Johnson and Mrs. Lester Pearson. Here are pictures made just 25 years ago during a vaction of the Roosevelts on Campobello. SPORTS PICK OLYMPIC WEIGHT-LIFTING TEAM There are some weighty problems at hand in New York as they pick the team to represent the United States in the Olympics. Tony Garcy leads the lightweight class as he breaks four American records. Norbert Schemansky, who is running for the Michigan House of Representatives, wins a place for the fourth time on the Olympic team. If he does as well in the election it will probably be a big load off his shoulders

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library