Britain Dedicates Kennedy Memorial (Universal Newsreel, May 1965)

Description

The original release sheet reads: BRITAIN DEDICATES KENNEDY MEMORIAL There is a little corner of England that will always be American. At Runnymede, Queen Elizabeth escorts Mrs. John. F. Kennedy and her children to ceremonies dedicating a Memorial to the assassinated President. The monument is a seven-ton block of Portland stone resting in a three-acre meadow that has been deeded to the United States. It was here at Runnymede in 1215 that the barons of England forced King John to sign the Magna Carta - a document that is the basis of all freedom we enjoy today. What better place for a memorial to a man who belonged to all free men and will be ever mourned by them. SPORTS "500" QUALIFYING TRIALS Tens of thousands are on hand to see the field qualify for the Indianapolis Five Hundred. MCA-Closed Circuit Television is bringing the classic to theatres and arenas all across the nation...giving everyone a chance to see qualifiers like Parnelli Jones, Jim Clark, Mario Andretti and A.J. Foyt. "A.J." qualified easily, establishing a new track record for the trials. "THE PREAKNESS" The "second jewel" in the mythical Triple Crown..."the Preakness" sees nine thoroughbreds chasing "FLAG RAISER" for six furlongs. Then, the pace-setter fades and "TOM ROFLE" and "DAPPER DAN" put on a stretch duel that has the crowd screaming. "TOM ROLE" cuts across the track next to "DAPPER DAN" and a foul is claimed...but disallowed, twenty minutes later, and the classy little horse goes to the winner's circle to eat the black-eyed susans. Next - Belmont.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library