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Lone American Flag at Dusk (00:23)

Set against a deep blue sky, the American Flag flutters in the wind, reflecting the hues of dusk.

Kennedy Nominated at Convention (00:52)

Footage from inside the DNC. Crowds cheer as Kennedy accepts the Democratic nomination.

Truman's Inauguration Speech (04:33)

Truman is sworn into office and gives a speech about his presidency.

White House Surrounded by Trees (00:32)

The White House, partially obscured by the leafy trees of summer.

Truman Inauguration March (00:22)

Truman's inauguration parade and celebration.

LBJ's Inauguration Speech (02:06)

Lyndon B Johnson's speech after he is sworn into office.

Lafayette Park Cannon (00:45)

Bird on a cannon in Lafayette Park with the White House in the background.

Chronicle of LBJ's Election (00:28)

Chronicle of Lyndon B. Johnson's election as President.

LBJ Exits White House (00:14)

LBJ exits the White House with Lady Bird Johnson and Hubert Humphrey.

White House Obscured by Traffic (00:19)

The White House, as seen from Constitution Ave.

Lincoln Memorial in Summer (00:26)

Tourists mill about the Lincoln Memorial and reflecting pool during a hazy day of summer.

Capitol Dome and Flag (00:44)

An American Flag flaps in a strong breeze next to the Capitol Dome. As framed by plumes of water from the Senate Garage Fountain.

Ulysses S. Grant Statue Reflected (00:58)

Reflection and image of Capitol Building and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.

Birds Surround Washington Monument at Dusk (00:56)

Birds fly by the Washington Monument under grey skies.

Snowy Capitol Building (00:40)

The American Flag flies over the Capitol Building's portico as snow falls on the building and lawn.

LBJ on the Campaign Trail (01:22)

President Lyndon B Johnson speaks to a crowd about dangers posed by nuclear weapons.

Roosevelt Accepts Nomination (01:11)

Footage of Roosevelt's 1936 speech as he enthusiastically accepts his party's re-nomination for President.

Solemn Marine One Flyby (00:56)

Marine One flying past Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorials and over DC skyline.

Summer Capitol Building and Reflecting Pool (00:29)

Reflecting Pool, Capital Building and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial under darkening skies.

Convention Floor (Roosevelt Nomination) (00:27)

Thousands gather in unbridled jubilation at the DNC as Roosevelt is named the presidential nominee.

1952 Republican Candidates (01:18)

The Republican hopefuls arrive and enter the convention amidst a flurry of activity from their supporters.

Eisenhower Arrives at Convention (00:15)

Eisenhower and his wife Mamie arrive at the 1956 RNC.

American Flag in Snowfall (00:18)

Set against the corinthian columns of the Captiol Dome, the American Flag flies in a snowstorm.

Eisenhower Nominated with Nixon (00:52)

Eisenhower is nominated as the Republican candidate with Nixon as his running mate.

Nixon Campaigning (00:36)

Festivities abound inside 1960's RNC and Nixon meets with Eisenhower.

Nixon Nominated as Republican Candidate (00:39)

Richard Nixon is announced as the Republican Nominee at the 1960 Convention.

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (01:36)

The White House, offset by a gaggle of protesters and passing cars.

Nixon Speaks About Eisenhower (01:03)

Richard Nixon he speaks to reporters about Eisenhower.

Convention Floor (Truman Nomination) (00:56)

Narrated footage from the sweltering interior of the the 1948.

Truman Accepts Nomination (01:48)

Truman accepts his party's nomination and calls for a special session of congress.

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