Congress Opens: 12 Senators Join 88th Session
Congress Opens: 12 Senators Join 88th Session
Clip: 361978_1_1
Year Shot: 1963
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1706
Original Film: 036-005-01
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Timecode: 00:28:00 - 00:29:22
Congress Opens: 12 Senators Join 88th Session The 88th Congress convenes in Washington and faces a busy session. There are some new faces on Capitol Hill, among them are twelve new Senators. They are sworn in by Vice-President Lyndon Johnson before taking up their new duties. Among them is Edward "Ted" Kennedy, the third brother in the national political arena. House Speaker John McCormack calls the session to order. Vice-President Johnson seen with hand raised (taking oath, swearing in) Members including Ted Kennedy with hand raised. Ted Kennedy shakes hands with Vice-President Johnson. Interior view of Congress in session.