President Honors Birthday Rites Of George Washington

Clip: 341452_1_1

Year Shot: 1932 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1506

Original Film: 004-017-01

HD: N/A

Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Timecode: 00:45:18 - 00:47:29

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High contrast, shaky some imagery is dark and blurry At the steps of the capitol the 31st Chief Executive gives the signal that starts the Bicentennial Celebration commemorating the memory of the father of his country. Thousands jam the huge plaza to honor the Great National Hero at Alexandria, Va., The colorful Monticello Guards parade as the Chief Executive places a wreath on the tomb of the Immortal American.