John F. Kennedy inauguration - 1961| Movietone Moment | 20 January 2023

On this day in 1961, the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as the 35th president of the United States was held. Here is a British Movietone report with highlights from the inauguration. Washington was under snow on the day of Mr Kennedy’s inauguration as President of the United States. ® Ex-President Truman, President Eisenhower and their wives were present to witness the ceremony. Mr Kennedy then took the oath, administered by the Chief Justice. ® After congratulations from Mr Nixon and Ike, President Kennedy made his inaugural address. So, with words of courage and wisdom, he began his term of office. GV Washington. LS pan down from White House to crowds on balcony. GV crowd - President Kennedy among crowd. MS Ex-President Truman. Mr Kennedy talking to Ex-President Eisenhower. ’Ike’ with Mrs Kennedy. GV Swearing-in ceremony. Mr Kennedy preparing to make his speech. Zoom in on President Kennedy speaking. Procession - President Kennedy and wife in car waving. Speech - “Let the word go forth from this time and place to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. So let us begin a new remembering on both sides, that civility is not a sign of weakness and sincerity is always subject to proof, let us never negotiate out of fear but let us never fear to negotiate.“ see story number 81770/2, 81770/3 for cuts Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of the Associated Press. You can license this footage for commercial use through AP Archive - the story number is BM81770. #jfk #JohnFKennedy #inauguration #president #Kennedy Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: Tumblr: ​​ Instagram: