Nixon & JFK Arrive in Chicago (CH1 Vol.12 #126)
Identifier
F.2012-03-0786
Date Of Production
June 19 1959
Abstract
Telenews newsreel about Vice President Richard Nixon and Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy crossing paths on a campaign stop at Chicago Midway Airport on June 19, 1959. At the time, both were vying for their respective parties' nomination for the 1960 presidential race.
Description
Establishing shot of a sign for Chicago Midway Airport, "World's Busiest Airport." Kennedy and Nixon descend the stairs from their United flight side-by-side, with Jacqueline Kennedy following. Nixon answers a question from a journalist about Kennedy's chances at the Democratic nomination while Kennedy stands beside him, holding a copy of the book Advise and Consent. Nixon is then asked about Eisenhower's choice for Secretary of Commerce, Lewis Strauss, being rejected by the Senate earlier that day. He expresses dissapointment and places blame on partisan politics and Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson. Following several silent shots of reporters and cameramen, Kennedy offers his thoughts on the Senate vote, saying it was in the national interest to reject Strauss for the role.
Run Time
2 min 38 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
150 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Print
Genre
Form
Subject
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Distributor
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Nixon, Richard (is participant)
Kennedy, John F. (is participant)
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