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Classic March On Washington Film
Disc I: Civil
Rights Speeches (1960)
  
  
  
  
Brief Synopsis of DVD:
This is an essential collection of rare black history and civil rights
movement films, digitized and preserved for history on DVD. This film features
Martin Luther King Jr., Maya Angelou, Jackie Robinson and Bayard Rustin.
Title #1:
Integration Report
Production Date:1960
Running Time: 20
minutes
Brief Description:
This is an amazing film featuring speeches by numerous famous African Americans
and civil rights leaders, such as Martin Luther King Jr, Bayard Rustin, Maya
Angelou (voice only), and Jackie Robinson. This movie shows important video and
pictures from the history of the civil rights movement in America, including
footage of sit-ins and marches from Brooklyn, Washington D.C., and Montgomery.
Disc II: Eleanor
Roosevelt Films (1930s - 1940s)
  
  
 
Brief Synopsis of DVD:
Historical footage of Eleanor Roosevelt from 1933 - 1957, including
several short speeches with some great quotes.
Title #1:Mrs.
FDR Tells One
Production Date:
1943
Running Time: 1
minutes
Brief Description:
Eleanor Speaks.
Title #2: Eleanor
Roosevelt Speaks From Washington D.C.
Production Date:
1940
Running Time: 1
minutes
Brief Description:
Eleanor Speaks.
Title #3: Mrs.
Roosevelt Calls Upon Women Of The Land To Help In Relief Drives
Production Date:
1933
Running Time: 1
minutes
Brief Description:
Eleanor Speaks.
Title #4:
Training Women For War Production
Production Date:
1940
Running Time: 8
minutes
Brief Description:
Short propaganda film with an opening
statement and narrated by Eleanor Roosevelt.
Title #5: Mrs.
Roosevelt Attends Library Dedication
Production Date:
1957
Running Time: 1
minute
Brief Description:
Eleanor at a dedication.
Title #6: Women
In The News
Production Date:
1944
Running Time: 1
minutes
Brief Description:
Eleanor at a dedication.
Title #7: End Of
The Rainbow
Production Date:
1946
Running Time: 1
minutes
Brief Description:
Eleanor Speaks.
Disc III: George Bush
Sr. Presidential Inauguration (1989)
  
  
  
  
 
 
Brief Synopsis of DVD:
From a storied political family, George H. W. Bush Sr., served as a
Congressman, Vice-President, and President of The United States of America.
During the 1990s Bush Sr. led America, the World and the United Nations in
stopping Saddam Hussein & Iraq's invasions of Kuwait & Saudi Arabia. One of
only forty-nine men to led the most powerful country in the world, George Bush
Sr., will be remembered for his dedicated service and loyalty the American
people.
Title #1: George
Bush Sr. Presidential Inauguration
Production Date:
1989
Running Time: 50
minutes
Brief Description:
The presidential inauguration of the 41st president, George H. W. Bush Sr., on
January 20, 1989. A record crowd of 300,000 gathered to see
Vice-President-elect Dan Quayle and President-elect George Bush take the oath of
office. Billy Graham leads the procession in prayer and then Senator Ted Stevens
introduces Chief Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist and Supreme Court
Justice Sandra Day OConner, whom administer the oaths of office. The outgoing
president, Ronald Reagan, and the First-Lady, Nancy Reagan, wish the Bush family
the best of luck. The ceremony includes stellar performances by The Morning
Tabernacle Choir, The Harlem (Ky) Boys' Choir, and the wonderful voice of Staff
Sergeant Alvey Powell, who treats the audience to a beautiful rendition of the
Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America.
Disc IV:
Classic
Reagan
Inauguration (1981)
 
  
Brief Synopsis
of DVD:
Arguably one of the most popular American
presidents, President Ronald Reagan tackled the "war on drugs", the Iran-Contra
affair, and the Cold War. From his early days as a film and television star to
two terms as President of the United States, President Ronald W. Reagan left an
impressive legacy that will be remembered for years to come.
Title #1:
Ronald Reagan Presidential Inauguration
Ceremony
Production
Date:
1981
Running Time: 59
minutes
Brief
Description:Held for the first time on the
West Front of the Capitol Building, this presidential inauguration features
Ronald Wilson Reagan being sworn in as the 40th President of the United States.
Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Potter Stewart and Chief Justice of
U.S. Supreme Court Warren Berger administer the oaths of office to Vice
Presidential-elect George H.W. Bush and President-elect Ronald Reagan. Rev. Don
Moomaw gives the invocation. A notable rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner”
by Juanita Booker is performed. During a luncheon following the inauguration,
President Ronald W. Reagan announces the release of American hostages held in
Iran. The inaugural parade follows.
Disc V: Richard Nixon
Inauguration Film (1969)
  
  
  
  
Brief Synopsis of DVD:
This is a well-made documentary on
the 1969 inauguration of Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States.
In addition to the outstanding first-hand footage of the inauguration itself -
including Nixons complete inaugural address - a very thorough rundown of
anything and everything that happens before, after and in between the ceremony
is shown. The film includes a full rundown of the procedures and preparation for
the entire ceremony and the entire film is guided by pertinent, informative
narration. With outstanding color photography, great editing and tons of great
historical footage included, this is the best digital edition of the Nixon
inauguration available today!
Title #1: Richard
Milhous Nixon Presidential Inauguration
Production Date:
1969
Running Time: 43
minutes
Brief Description:
The full ceremonies from US President Richard Nixon's Inauguration including
speeches and parade.
Disc VI:
Ronald Reagan's Speech on Organized Crime (1982)
  
Brief Synopsis
of DVD: Filmed on October 14,
1982, this video features President Ronald Reagan addressing his new program to
combat drug trafficking and organized crime. President Reagan verbally attacks
the mob and other organized criminals he describes as the "dark evil enemy
within". This speech was just the beginning of several new initiatives
targeting organized crime during President Reagan's eight year term.
Title #1:
Ronald Reagan Announces New
Program To Combat Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime
Production
Date: 1982
Running Time: 54
minutes
Brief
Description:
This is a speech given by President Ronald
W. Reagan on October 14, 1982 discussing his New Program to Combat Drug
Trafficking and Organized Crime. Speakers include Ed Meese, Counselor to the
President, Dan Murphy, Chief of Staff to Vice President Bush, Attorney General
William French Smith, and Director of the FBI, William Webster. President
Reagan focuses on major problems including corruption, the mob, drug trafficking
and racketeering. President Reagans speech covers 8 facets of his new program
to aid in the eradication of drug trafficking and organized crime. Reagan urges
for support to “eradicate the cancers of organized crime and public corruption.”
 Disc
VII: Classic Lyndon B. Johnson Speeches (1960s)
  
  
  
Brief Synopsis of DVD:
The life and times
of Lyndon Baines Johnson brought back to the silver screen. Johnson's vision of
"A Great Society" in America led him to change the face of America forever.
Johnson advocated for voting rights, civil rights, education, Medicare, the 23rd
Amendment, and much more. Watch this very rare collection of newsreels and
films about the great Lyndon Johnson.
Title #1:
LBJ at the Opening of the 82nd Congress
Production Date:
1951
Running Time:
2 minutes
Brief Description:
LBJ at the opening of the 82nd session of the US Congress
Title #2:
LBJ and JFK speaking at the White House
Running Time:
41 seconds
Brief Description:
Newsreel footage of LBJ at
JFK's side during a press conference.
Title #3: JFK
Inauguration
Production Date:
1961
Running Time:
1 minutes
Brief Description:
LBJ (vice president at the
time) and JFK are sworn into office.
Title #4:
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