BBC Jfk

War And Society - Part 4 - Vietnam - War (1960)

Series for schools about war - this episode covers the Vietnam War and protests against it.

Women's Hairdressing East London (1969)

Normal ladies hairdressers. Women under the dryers, washing, setting and finishing touches.

Rockefeller Meets Kennedy (1961)

President Kennedy talking with Governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller in the White House.

Kennedy's Press Conference On Berlin Crisis AKA Kennedy Speaks On Berlin (1961)

Kennedy reads his press statement on the Berlin crisis.

President Eisenhower Relaxes After S. American Tour (1960)

Eisenhower on golf course, Eisenhower descends plane & greeted by Nixon.

President Eisenhower's New Year Message (1960)

Eisenhower talks about the success of the US Atlas missile programme & economic prosperity.

President Eisenhower Says He's For Nixon (1960)

US President Eisenhower makes clear his support for Nixon in the coming presidential election.

Kennedy's First Anniversary In White House (1962)

First anniversary of Kennedy's Presidency.

One Year After The Death Of President Kennedy (1964)

America remembers President Kennedy one year after his death. Some excellent shots.

Hair Drying Salon (1953)

Ladies are pampered with manicures, drinks and telephone access at salon in Knightsbridge.

Election Shocks (1966)

Republicans win more then expected in mid-term elections in America.

Rising Crisis Over Berlin (1961)

President Kennedy calls an urgent meeting to discuss this at his summer home in Hyannis Port.

U.S. Retaliation In Vietnam Against Viet-Cong Guerilla Operations (1965)

US Retaliation in Vietnam against Viet Cong Guerillas

Kennedy Speaks On Vietnam (1962)

American President Kennedy speaking on Vietnam conflict.

Jfk Inaugurated As President (1961)

Inauguration of JFK in Washington, USA.

Us Inaugural Firework Display And Ball (1961)

Inaugural firework display and ball for JFK, Washington DC, USA.

Astronauts Great Welcome (1969)

Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins welcomed home after moon flight.

Cheers For Gordon Cooper (1963)

Gordon Cooper receives medals from President Kennedy and Mayor Wagner of New York.

Kennedy In Berlin (1963)

American President Kennedy visits the Wall during his fourth day in Berlin.

Pres. Kennedy's Dramatic Speech On Cuba Arms Build Up AKA Kennedy Speech On Cuba Blockade (1962)

Kennedy's broadcast to the nation announces US blockade and calls for UN emergency meeting

President Kennedy At Work (1961)

American newsreel item showing JFK performing official duties in Washington DC.

Chicago Motor Show (1959)

American newsreel item about motor show in Chicago.

Sleepwear For Young Moderns (1959)

Girls model latest in nightwear. America.

Mikoyan Visits Macy's Stores And Wall Street In New York City (1959)

Anastas Mikoyan of USSR visiting department stores and financial district of New York.

Guerillas Captured By U.S. Troops In South Vietnam (1962)

US troops enter small hutted village, captured guerilla prisoners are tied and led away.

Helicopter Rescue In Vietnam (1963)

Helicopters used to rescue refugees and lift a helicopter carcass from a paddy field.

Kennedy Speaks On Two Fronts - Generals Taylor And Van Fleet In Vietnam AKA Kennedy Speaks On Two Fronts (1961)

Kennedy gives candid press conference on uncertain situation with the Soviets and in Vietnam.

South Vietnam Troops In Action Against Communist Guerillas (1961)

Guerilla surrenders to patrol in clearing & troops advance through cane type vegetation.

Us Troops Arrive Home From Vietnam (1963)

Troops leave Vietnam as part of a reduction of American troop levels in the Vietnam War.

Motoring News - New York (1956)

America's motor show in New York's Coliseum.

Huge Christmas Tree Lit In New York (1956)

Shops in Fifth Avenue, huge lighted Christmas tree.

America - Newark Riots (1967)

Aftermath of race riots in New Jersey - armed guards patrol the street.

City Of Terror (1965)

Lives are lost as fires sweep through Los Angeles during race riots. America.

Cleveland Racial Riots (1960)

Fires burn and National Guardsmen patrol the streets during Race Riots in Cleveland.

Mississippi (1962)

American newsreel about admission of first black student to Mississippi University.

Trouble Brews In Mississippi (1962)

First black American registers at the University causing discord, Kennedy speaks on the matter.

Kennedy Speaks On The American Peace Corps (1961)

Peace Corps - it's objectives and prospects to incorporate young people. Excellent quality

Freedom March In Mississippi (1966)

March of the freedom fighters in Jackson, Mississippi.

New York (1950)

Various good views around New York.

Mcnamara On North Vietnam (1966)

American Defence Secretary Robert McNamara talks on bombing raids on North Vietnam.

Cuba Controversy Discussed In Washington (1963)

American politicians and President Kennedy talking about Cuban crisis.

Cabot Lodge Resigns From Post In South Vietnam (1964)

Cabot Lodge resigns from post in South Vietnam, President Johnson talks about situation.

Kennedy Speaks On 'a' Test (1960)

President orders that US prepare for A-Tests and condemns Soviet nuclear strategy

Kennedy With Congress Leaders AKA Kennedy Talks Strategy With Congress Leaders (1960)

President John F. Kennedy meets congress leaders to discuss congressional programme

Missouri Beats Navy 21-14 American Football AKA Orange Bowl (1960)

American football match between Missouri and Navy watched by President John F. Kennedy

Mr Kennedy Meets Ike (1960)

The President elect, Mr Kennedy is invited to White House by President Eisenhower.

Nixon And Kennedy: Us Presidential Candidates (1960)

Very good item showing Richard Nixon and John F Kennedy on TV and campaign trails.

Preparations In Full Swing For Forthcoming U.S. Elections AKA Preparations For U.S. Elections (1960)

Preparations and campaigning for US Elections

Selected Originals - This Man Kennedy (1960)

Material related to newsreel story "This Man Kennedy" - 60/92.

Senator John Kennedy Arrives At His Home Town (1960)

JFK, presidential candidate, and wife, Jackie, get a warm welcome in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

Kennedy Meets Nixon (1960)

President-Elect John F Kennedy pays a visit to his defeated opponent Richard Nixon.

Kennedy - President (1960)

John F. Kennedy elected for the new President of USA.

Democrats Launch Campaign (1960)

Democrats launch their 1960 election campaign in Washington DC, America.

Democrats Who Are Contenders For The Presidential Nomination AKA Democrat Nominations (1960)

Democratic Convention with the delegates for Presidential Nomination

Busy Hours With President Elect Kennedy (1960)

President Elect John F. Kennedy is busy preparing to move to White House.

Jf Kennedy And Daughter (1960)

President-Elect Kennedy celebrates his daughter Caroline's 3rd birthday.

John F Kennedy Is Democratic Presidential Nominee AKA Kennedy Nominated (1960)

John F Kennedy has just been nominated Democratic Presidential nominee. Celebrations and speech

John Kennedy Elected To Stand For U.S. Presidency (1960)

Democratic Convention: J F Kennedy is elected to stand for US President

Kennedy In Texas (1960)

President-Elect Kennedy pays a visit to Lyndon Johnson in Texas.

Kennedy Makes Announcements Of Cabinet Posts (1960)

President Kennedy makes announcements of appointing new cabinet.

Spotlight On 1960 U.S. Presidential Election (1960)

JFK as presidential candidate in first primary and Eisenhower endorses Nixon's nomination.

The Kennedy Cabinet Takes Final Shape (1960)

John F. Kennedy naming his cabinet

Model Of The Sputnik On Display In Moscow (1957)

Russians crowds gather to see Russia's famous 'Sputnik' on show

Preparing For The Republican Party Convention (1960)

Nelson Rockefeller hopes for nomination despite strong indication that Nixon will get it.

Republican Party Convention 1960 (1960)

States nominating their candidates for the President during Republican Party convention 1960.

Aftermath Of The Cuban Invasion (1961)

America reacts to the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Castro's Cuba.

Kennedy's Pledge "We Will Not Abandon Cuba To Reds" (1961)

President Kennedy pledges not to abandon Cuba to communism

Rebels Invade Cuba (1961)

Fidel Castro attacks America for aggression during the Bay of Pigs invasion.

President Kennedy Meets Indians And Press (1963)

President Kennedy meetings Indians and answers the questions of the press.

Us Breaks Off Diplomatic Relations With Cuba AKA Us Breaks With Castro (1961)

USA breaks off relations with Casto's Cuba

Aiming High (1957)

Russian scientist send dogs in space.

President Johnson Signs Civil Rights Bill (1964)

US President Lyndon Johnson sighs Civil Rights Bill in Washington.

The President And Presidential Nominees AKA The President And Nominees (1960)

Various shots of Eisenhower touring, then Kennedy with Johnson and Nixon with Cabot Lodge.

Us President Kennedy And Family (1960)

John Kennedy poses with his family before he becomes President.

America - Luther King Killed (1968)

Library compilation story showing Martin Luther King, including "I have a dream ..." speech.

American - Marchers Demand Civil Rights (1965)

Dr. Martin Luther King leads peaceful civil rights march in Selma, Alabama.

Anti-Vietnam War Demonstration In New York & San Francisco (1966)

Luther King addresses crowd in New York & Mrs Luther King speaks at rally in San Francisco

Civil Rights March On Washington (1963)

Martin Luther King delivers famous dream speech during Civil Rights march on Washington.

Martin Luther King Visits Holland (1964)

Martin Luther King attends Dutch conference. Excellent quality.

President Johnson Calls For New Voting Laws Concerning Blacks As The Civil Rights Marchers Move On (1965)

Luther King & others march from Selma to Montgomery, Johnson's speech to Congress.

This Man Kennedy (1960)

America elects John F. Kennedy for President - President's ancestral Irish village rejoices.