Kennedy Elected!

Clip: 363653_1_1

Year Shot: 1960 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1678

Original Film: 033-091-01

HD: N/A

Location: USA

Timecode: 00:15:00 - 00:15:38

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KENNEDY ELECTED! Universal International story - John F. Kennedy Electo Presidente - John Fitzgerald Kennedy is elected President of the United States in one of the most suspenseful election battles since 1916. The defeat of the G.O.P. Standard-bearer, Vice-President Richard M. Nixon, is not official until afternoon the day following election. Mr. Kennedy becomes the youngest man ever elected to the highest office in the land, and the first catholic chief executive, shattering a long standing political taboo. Jacqueline Kennedy stands outside voting booth. Curtains open and John F. Kennedy emerges after placing his vote. Kennedy stands outside, next to Lyndon B. Johnson.