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Smokestack Silhouette

scottyhh81 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:24:49 -0500

Heat , History , Work

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

Kennedy Nominated at Convention

brianretchless — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:56:50 -0400

Election , History

Footage from inside 1960's DNC. Crowds cheer as Kennedy accepts the democratic nomination.

Tags: John F. Kennedy, Democratic National Convention, Presidential Nominee

LBJ Exits White House

brianretchless — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:32:58 -0400

Election , History

Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, and Hubert Humphrey emerge from the shadowy entrance to the White House, walking forward and down the steps, into the light of day and throngs of people waiting outside. Police mill about in the background.

Tags: Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, White House, President of the United States, First Lady, Hubert Humphrey

Chronicle of LBJ's Election

brianretchless — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:39:46 -0400

Election , History

A grainy black and white montage chronicling the election of Lyndon B. Johnson as President, through political, propaganda, and newsreel footage.

Tags: LBJ, Hubert Humphrey, President of the United States

LBJ's Inauguration Speech

brianretchless — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:42:15 -0400

Election , History

Lyndon B Johnson is sworn into office. During his ensuing speech, the camera pans over the crowd watching, thousands strong.

Tags: Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States

Truman Inauguration March

brianretchless — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:44:11 -0400

Election , History

Fleets of cars set out from the White House; we see Truman riding in a black convertible, wearing a top hat and waving to the crowd; planes soar overhead and soldiers march through the streets.

Tags: Harry S Truman, parade, White House.

Truman's Inauguration Speech

brianretchless — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:46:00 -0400

Election , History

Grainy black and white of Harry Truman's inauguration. He is sworn into office before solemnly speaking of his plans for the country.

Tags: Harry Truman, Democratic Party, President of the United States, Presidential Inauguration, Capitol Building

Eisenhower Nominated with Nixon

brianretchless — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:02:06 -0400

Election , History

Narrated footage of the 1956 RNC's as Congressman Halleck announces Eisenhower's nomination and Richard Nixon as his running mate.

Tags: Eisenhower, Nixon, Republican National Convention, GOP, Presidential Nominee, Presidential Election

Eisenhower Arrives at Convention

brianretchless — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:06:56 -0400

Election , History

Eisenhower and his wife Mamie arrive at the 1956 RNC at the Cow Palace in San Francisco much to the delight of the crowd waiting outside.

Tags: Dwight Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower, Presidential Nominee, Republican Party, Republican National Convention, GOP, Cow Palace, Presidential Election, San Francisco

1952 Republican Candidates

brianretchless — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:21:58 -0400

Election , History

Narrated footage from both inside and outside the RNC in 1952 as various republican hopefuls: Dwight Eisenhower, Former Govenor Harold Stassen, Senator Robert Taft and Govenor Earl Warren arrive and enter the convention amidst a flurry of activity from their supporters.

Tags: 1952 Election, Republican Party, Republican National Convention, GOP, Eisenhower, Stassen, Taft, Warren, Govenor, Senator, President of the United States