Kennedy Inauguration (RRmARC 0089 NARA 330 x 1 r7 )

This film captures various scenes from the 1960s inauguration parade for President John F. Kennedy. Spectators, bundled up against the cold, eagerly watch the parade, which features marching bands, soldiers in various uniforms, and floats. Key moments include soldiers carrying historical flags, floats with patriotic messages, vendors selling Kennedy memorabilia, and spectators filming and photographing the event. The parade route along Pennsylvania Avenue is lined with enthusiastic crowds, including young women cheering, Boy Scouts, and people in winter attire. Notable appearances include a convertible carrying President John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy, as well as other dignitaries. The film highlights the festive and patriotic atmosphere of the inauguration day.

Keywords:

1960s, JFK, John F. Kennedy, Inauguration Parade, Capitol Building, spectators, scarves, icy street, marching band, soldiers, 1776 flag, Confederate uniforms, flags, float, “Freedom is Man’s Eternal Frontier,” “Live Free or Die,” sailor, filming, winter coats, tiered seating, women in hats, Dixie Cup hat, slate, Rushton, sidewalk, vendor, Kennedy buttons, Kennedy hat, fur coat, police, presidential seal, Polaroid banner, young soldier, Boy Scouts, Nordic coats, binoculars, film camera, parade watchers, empty Pennsylvania Avenue, motorcycle escorts, smiling young women, Army soldiers, black limousine, Jackie Kennedy, Eleanor Roosevelt, dignitaries, red coats, wigs, navy blues, cheering, laughter, military march, historical flags, patriotic messages, crowd excitement, winter uniforms.

RRmARC 0089 NARA 330 x 1 r7

We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.