President Kennedy Visits SAC Headquarters (1962) - Silent

Published on 2022-10-19 | Archived on 2023-11-24

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Summary: Coverage of Pres John F. Kennedy's arrival and departure by VC-137C, being greeted by Gen Thomas S. Power and the president presenting plaque to the SAC Commander. Other VIP's include: Dep Secy of Defense Roswell L. Gilpatric; Presidential Aide Brig Gen Godfrey T. McHugh; Chief of Staff, Army Gen Earle G. Wheeler (USA); Lt Gen Hunter Harris, Jr., Vice Comdr SAC; and Vice Pres Lyndon B. Johnson. (Shot list to follow.) 1) Shows VC-137C taxiing to parking area, Pres Kennedy followed by Mr. Gilpatric, Gen Wheeler (USA), and Brig Gen McHugh and party being greeted by Gen Power -- Vice Pres Johnson was among VIP's present. 2) Scenes of SAC Elite Honor Guard -- Lt Gen Harris in bg saluting. 3) Pres Kennedy walking between SAC Elite Honor Guard and leaving in convertible. 4) Shows the Presidential motorcade stopping in front of SAC Operations Building and Pres Kennedy shaking hands with spectators. 5) Scenes of ceremony at side of VC-137C honoring Gen Power for his outstanding work during the Cuban Crisis -- shows color guard, Gen Power holding plaque and Pres Kennedy speaking. Fair-Good (Basic: Orig color)

National Archives Identifier: 68823
Local Identifier: 342-USAF-34662

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