https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/e6f926fe-7b8f-448c-b5eb-c607fe70bf29 This film "An Answer" shows the visit of President John F. Kennedy to the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise (CVN-65) on April 14, 1962. Kennedy used the occasion to promote a strengthened U.S. Navy, one whose indomitable force would help preserve the peace. He then watched naval wargames that included some of the most cutting-edge weaponry of the day, including missiles, rockets, and supersonic aircraft. Sadly, Kennedy would be assassinated just a short time after this film record of the exercise was released, and it was withdrawn from circulation by the Navy out of respect for the fallen Commander in Chief. In addition to Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara and the Shah of Iran can be seen in the film. Ships seen in the film include: Fletcher-class destroyer USS Rooks (DD-804), Gearing class destroyer USS Bordelon (DD/DDR-881), USS Francis Marion (APA-249), and the Polaris submarine Thomas A. Edison (SSBN-610). Planes featured include Kennedy's Air Force One (a Boeing 707), Skyraiders, Tracker ASW aircraft, and more. 00:00 Opening and main titles. President Kennedy remarks. He praises the Navy for helping secure the freedom of nations far from American shores. 3:09 - Kennedy arrives at Oceana, Virginia, no longer as a former Navy lieutenant but as the 35th president and commander-in-chief. 3:36 - The presidential party visits the headquarters of Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, Admiral Robert L. Dennison. 3:46 - Kennedy meets NATO officers 4:06 - Vice President Lyndon Johnson accompanies Kennedy on this first official fleet visit. 4:51 - The USS Thomas A. Edison, one of the newest Polaris submarines, waits in Norfolk for Kennedy’s arrival. 5:18 - The Edison is soon joining the Polaris fleet, armed with 16 Polaris missiles to strengthen nuclear deterrence. 5:35 - Kennedy looks through the submarine’s periscope while Johnson arrives aboard the carrier USS Forrestal. 6:04 - The cruiser USS Northampton, flagship of the Atlantic Fleet, mans the rail for the commander-in-chief. 6:28 - The Northampton is a mobile command post for the president during an emergency. 6:56 - A ready-room briefing . 7:24 - Pilots and aircrew meet foreign ambassadors and political guests. 8:42 - Breakfast gives officers, guests, and public officials a chance to meet aboard ship. 9:09 - The fleet begins formal honors, salutes, and ceremonies for the president. 10:10 - The review includes destroyers, guided missile ships, frigates, cruisers, amphibious assault ships, Marines, and the nuclear-powered USS Long Beach. 10:45 - Kennedy is piped aboard the “Big E,” USS Enterprise. 10:57 Anti-submarine warfare demonstrations. 11:24 - An S2F Tracker launches, while helicopters, submarines, and land-based P2V Neptune aircraft join the sub-hunting team. 12:03 - Nuclear-powered submarines such as USS Thresher are the Navy’s undersea warfare capability. 13:05 - The narration emphasizes teamwork, skill, and courage in anti-submarine warfare. 13:27 - ASROC, a submarine-killing missile, is shown 14:00 - Destroyers are still effective submarine hunters. 14:17 - Two Terrier surface-to-air missiles are fired at a drone. 14:44 - USS Enterprise and USS Forrestal turn into the wind to launch aircraft. . 15:05 - High-performance jets demonstrate fleet air power, including the F-4 Phantom and A3J Vigilante. 18:22 - Carrier aircraft are shown supporting amphibious forces on beaches and combat troops inland. 19:11 - Kennedy repeats his appreciation, saying the fleet’s ships, techniques, skill, and courage give him confidence and hope. 20:09 - The scene moves to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where battle-ready Marine units are prepared for nuclear or limited warfare. 21:08 - At Onslow Beach, Kennedy is joined by the Shah of Iran 21:32 - An amphibious demonstration. 23:30 - Marine-piloted close air support 25:39 - Kennedy leaves for Bogue Field to inspect the USMC Short Airfield for Tactical Support concept. 26:41 - After 24 hours of continuous fleet operations, Kennedy departs for Washington 27:18 - JFK's closing statement: Americans are prouder than ever to support the men who serve them so well. 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