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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-J
Motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy's trip to Mexico beginning in June of 1962. Included are scenes of President Kennedy being welcomed with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateos and delivering remarks, a tour by the First Lady, and shots of local landmarks, scenery, and activities.Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS).
Produced in cooperation with Movietone Productions.
Directed by: Leo Seltzer.
Written by: Doris Ransohoff.
Narrated by: Jose Ferrer.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-A
Motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy's trip to Venezuela and Colombia in December 1961, and it also attempts to show the early success of President Kennedy's "Alliance for Progress" in these South American nations. Included is footage of President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of Venezuela and visit with Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt. President Kennedy makes remarks concerning a land program and the First Lady makes remarks in Spanish. Also included is footage of President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tour of Colombia and appearances with President Alberto Lleras Camargo. President Kennedy makes remarks at a state dinner.Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS).
Produced by: Movietone.
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-12
Motion picture covering highlights of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address. Included are shots of landmarks in Washington, D.C., John F. Kennedy's arrival at the White House and motorcade to the Capitol, Inaugural ceremonies, the Inaugural Address, the Inaugural Parade, the Inaugural Ball, and the swearing in of the Cabinet. In his speech President Kennedy urges American citizens to participate in public service and "ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country."Source: United States Information Agency (USIA).
Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS)
Produced by: Movietone.