https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/2c6339d3-803c-477f-8459-2c8c61c46060 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com “President Kennedy Visits McDonnell” (1962), produced by McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, documents President John F. Kennedy’s visit to their St. Louis facility as part of a comprehensive tour of America's major space centers. This visit took place on September 12, 1962 and highlighted the involvement of McDonnell in NASA's Mercury and Gemini programs and the production of the F-4C Phantom II jets. During the visit, Kennedy is accompanied by high-profile figures, including Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, NASA Administrator James E. Webb, David E. Bell (Director of the Bureau of the Budget), and Walter F. Burke (McDonnell's V.P.), and James Smith McDonnell (Founder). The visit underscores Kennedy’s commitment to the space program and the partnership between the government and private enterprise, and came immediately after JFK’s famous "Moon speech" at Rice University (1962), reflecting America’s ambitious space goals in the context of the Cold War. Film opens; Crowd gathers at airfield of Lambert–St. Louis International Airport near St. Louis, Missouri to greet President on arrival, Boeing VC-137A Air Force One in distance (0:09). Close-up as officer opens door to aircraft revealing Seal of the President of the United States on interior (0:41). JFK, followed by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, walks down American Airlines-branded air stairs, roar of crowd heard in background (1:01). JFK walks besides James Smith McDonnell (1:20). Camera pans crowd of McDonnell Aircraft Corporation employees and regular civilians, the media compete for prime spot to capture photographs and footage (1:30). JFK shakes hands with McDonnell Aircraft Corporation employees in uniform (1:50). James McDonnell escorts JFK to speaker’s stand on tarmac, standing ovation as President approaches podium (2:49). JFK greets Missouri Senator Edward V. Long and Governor John M. Dalton, St. Louis Mayor Raymond R. Tucker among others (3:25). James McDonnell takes to stand and delivers opening remarks discussing American Space Program as peaceful competition as part of Cold War strategy (3:40). JFK takes to stand and delivers speech, as speech ends crowd once again offers standing ovation (5:13). JFK led towards McDonnell Aircraft Corporation plant to begin tour of facility, media follows along trying to capture pictures of President (8:03). Airshow demonstrating fleet of McDonnell F-4C Phantom II in flight (9:19). Aerial view showing crowd of McDonnell workers in white uniforms contrasting dark colored suits of President and other important officials, including James E. Webb, David E. Bell (9:47). JFK and entourage escorted to briefing on Gemini Program, Walter F. Burke and JFK stand beside Gemini Space Capsule as Burke briefs President on spacecraft (11:20). JFK ride shuttle through company’s main spacecraft and airplane manufacturing and assembly areas; Views of first Gemini details being fabricated and McDonnell F-4C Phantom II in various stages of assembly (13:00). While riding around on shuttle, JFK continues to shake hands of employees (13:35). JFK gets close-up view of completed McDonnell F-4C Phantom II, plane elevated on jacks to fully display various components and elements (13:49). Close-up JFK in shuttle being driven by James McDonnell, tour continues and JFK brought to a classified briefing on company’s space age plans (14:59). Air Force One Boeing VC-137B on tarmac (first of three Boeing 707s acquired in 1959 as presidential aircraft, designated the VC-137 series) (16:07). Group of well-dressed women walk out to tarmac (16:14). JFK and entourage escorted back to plane on electric jitney shuttles after completing 2.5 hour tour of factor (16:24). James McDonnell gives final handshake before JFK returns to plane, other members of entourage follow suit (17:22). Air Force One plane taxis and prepares for take off (18:09). Closing credits (18:32). Film ends (18:37). Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. 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