Inauguration Highlights (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1965)

Description

The original release sheet reads: INAUGURATION HIGHLIGHTS JOHNSON PLEDGES END TO TYRANNY A new page of American history is inscribed in the Nation's Capital as President Lyndon Baines Johnson takes the oath of office for his first full term as 36th President of the United States. Here are the high points of Mr. Johnson's day of triumph. He leaves the White House with Mrs. Johnson and Senator and Mrs. Hubert Humphrey, the first vice-President since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The solemn swearing-in takes place on the steps of the Capitol, historic site for such ceremonies. In his Inaugural Address, Mr. Johnson makes one of the shortest in history as he bids the U.S. to dedicate itself to justice for all and to end tyranny and misery. It was a speech more philosophical than specific - aimed at projecting the targets and hopes of the new administration. Then it is back to the White House where the President's party reviews the Inaugural Parade with floats from all 50 states. Now begins another new era in the history of the Republic under Lyndon Baines Johnson, President of the United States.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library