Us Forces Graduation Day (1963)

Various, United States of America (USA). Title reads ’New Officers Saluted at Graduation Exercises’. Colorado. Various shots of the American President John F. Kennedy driving around packed stadium at Colorado Springs during the US Forces graduation ceremony. He waves to the crowds. MS. Group of officer cadets seated. Various shots of the President Kennedy at microphone addressing the packed arena. Various shots of President Kennedy presenting diplomas to some of the cadets. GV. Section of the crowd toss their caps into the air. Annapolis. Various shots of the Vice President of America Lyndon Johnson presenting diplomas to the leading midshipmen at their Maryland Base during the US Forces graduation day. The young officers celebrating. West Point. BGV. Cadets seated in large hall at West Point Military Academy. Various shots of the new officers in their seats. Camera picks out one in particular, he is Colin P. Kelly, son of Captain Colin Kelly who was killed in action in the Philippines. CU.
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