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Voice of America Transmitter Inaugurated Reel 1

Reel Number: 220775-08

Color: Black and White

Sound: SIL

Year / Date: 1960s

Country: USA

Location: Greenville

TC Begins: 10:51:38

TC Ends: 11:03:06

Duration: 00:11:28

Voice of America Transmitter Inaugurated. President John F Kennedy seated at desk reading papers. Press photographers. JFK signing. (some overexposed) JFK reading / broadcasting 10:52:32 Exterior White House through trees (winter) 10:52:45 Voice of America building ? Coaches carrying VIPs for opening. Interior unid. man making speech at microphones (mos) Other VIPs making speeches. audience - all men in suits applaud. Man presents award for distinguished service to Henry Loomes - handshakes and smiles. 10:58:31 Radio control room - banks of dials and tape recording machines & other electronic equipment - VIPs touring facility. Technicians at control desks. Two men open covers to show electronic equipment - points to parts in detail. Radio - broadcasting - propaganda - cold war; 1960s; VOA;

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