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Smokestack Silhouette (00:09)

The sun dazzles in the sky as exhaust wisps lazily from two smokestacks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FDR Accepts From Train (00:25)

FRD accepts his party's nomination for President.

Roosevelt Introduction (00:45)

Senator Alben Barkley, introduces the democratic nominee, FDR to a cheering crowd at the DNC.

Republican Speaker Expounds on Voting Structure (00:33)

RNC the Republican speaker affirms that only the delegates' votes will determine the Republican Nominee.

Candidate Summary: Nixon (01:47)

Narrated montage highlighting Richard Nixon's bid for the presidency.

Nixon Details His Candidacy (00:54)

Nixon speaks to the Americans about the most important issue of the election: the Cold War, and his plan for the country.

Kennedy Details His Candidacy (01:03)

In 1960's Presidential Election, JFK speaks about his goals for the country, should he be elected.

Candidate Summary: Kennedy (01:37)

Montage of clips highlighting Kennedy's campaign.

Kennedy and Nixon on Set (00:18)

In this grainy footage, Kennedy and Nixon shake hands, smile and answer questions from the press as flash bulbs flare.

Kennedy Tosses Hat in Ring (00:47)

Kennedy announces his intention to run for President.

Three Pyramids (:39)

Across the purple horizon, BUILDING BIG's cameras capture three majestic pyramids in the distance through the haze of desert ...

Narrow Tunnels Under the Pyramids (:48)

BUILDING BIG's cameras go underground to explore the tunnels found under Egypt's Great Pyramids.

Tunnels of the Great Pyramids (:40)

A POV shot winding through dark tunnels below Egypt's Great Pyramids.


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