Honor Mount Everest Conquerors
Honor Mount Everest Conquerors
Clip: 362221_1_1
Year Shot: 1963
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1712
Original Film: 036-056-04
HD: N/A
Location: Washington DC
Timecode: 00:45:33 - 00:46:21
President Kennedy presents Gold Medals to members of the expedition which conquered Mt. Everest, including the first American to scale the summit. Washington DC The American mountain climbers of Mt. Everest standing on the steps of the White House. MCUS - Climbers families. MS - President Kennedy awarding The National Geographic Society Gold Medal to Norman Dyhrenfurth. CUS - James Whittaker. MS - President Kennedy shaking hands with the men and awarding them medals. MCUS - Family members looking on. MS - Sherpa guide presenting President Kennedy with a scarf.