President Kennedy And King Zahir Brave Rain
President Kennedy And King Zahir Brave Rain
Clip: 362304_1_1
Year Shot: 1963
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1715
Original Film: 036-074-02
HD: N/A
Location: Washington DC
Timecode: 00:07:22 - 00:08:13
There's a downpour in Washington, but that can't put the damper on an official reception. President Kennedy and King Mohammad Zahir (Muhamad Zahir Shah) of Afghanistan brave a 15-minute downpour as the distinguished visitor is welcomed on his arrival for a state visit. Washington DC Outside shot of the White House with a crowd of people standing at the fence. MS - A helicopter landing and the King Zahir disembarks and is greeted by President Kennedy. MCUS - The crowd tasks refuge under umbrellas. MS - King's wife, King, President Kennedy and Mrs. Sargent Shriver. MS - Honor guards standing at attention. CUS - White House. MS - Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the President and in the back ground King Zahir.