News in Brief: 175 Years Of Freedom.
News in Brief: 175 Years Of Freedom.
Clip: 351321_1_1
Year Shot: 1951
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1560
Original Film: 024-467-03
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, D.C.
Timecode: 00:09:59 - 00:10:38
On the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Chief Justice Vinson, as head of a bi-partisan commission to celebrate the event, urges its nation-wide observance. A group of older white men pose with Vinson; Vinson speaks to camera (Nat sound). Establishing shot - Chief Justice Vinson and other members of a bi-partisan commission. CU - Chief Justice Vinson. Chief Justice Vinson: "It is our purpose to assist in the commemoration of our nation's birthday. We hope to bring a fuller understanding the of the truths in the Declaration of Independence."