Summary: Coverage of the Class of 1963 Graduation Ceremony showing President John F. Kennedy giving main address and touring the academy. Also includes scenes of the President visiting NORAD COC -- SPADATS, his arrival and departure from Peterson Field by VC-137C and leaving for the Acadmey by USMC VH-34A. VIP's shown include: Gen Curtis E. LeMay; Secy of AF Eugene M. Zuckert; Maj Gen Robert H. Warren; Brig Gen Robert F. McDermott; Brig Gen Robert W. Strong, Jr.; Gen John K. Gerhart; Brig Gen Godfrey T. McHugh; Lt Gen Robert M. Lee; USA Maj Gen William W. Dick, Jr.; RCAF Air Marshal C. Roy Slemon; RAdm Ahroon and Gov John A. Love. (Shot list to follow.) Reel 1, 847': MLS's & MS from different angles of Pres John F. Kennedy delivering the 1963 AFA graduation address. 66' Scenes of 1963 Graduation Class marching up on speakers' stand, Pres Kennedy presenting first diploma to top graduate and congratulating others -- cutaway shot of Presidential seal on podium. Shows Brig Gen Robert F. McDermott, AFA Dean of Faculty, handing commission diplomas to CofS Gen Curtis E. LeMay who presents them to graduates -- shows each graduate congratulating the one behind him after stepping down from speakers' stand and seated graduates clapping. 255' MS's of the 25 honor graduates marching onto field and march on of colors. 283' LS of USMC VH-3A in flight to left over stadium crowd. 297' MCU of Pres Kennedy walking past VIP's, talking with a few, checking watch, putting on colored glasses and leaving the stadium grounds by motorcade through the Talbott Portal. 358' LS's & MS's of graduates milling around after ceremony -- shows spectators in stands. 376' LS & MS's of Pres Kennedy6 with AFA Supt Maj Gen Robert H. Warren and Brig Gen Godfrey T. McHugh arriving on the stadium grounds by car, going to speakers' stand and sitting down in swivel chair. 475' LS of Pres Kennedy pinning streamer on squadron flag. 485' LS & MLS SV of Pres Kennedy delivering graduation address. 503' MS's & MCU of Pres Kennedy presenting diplomas to top honor graduates and congratulating them. 552' MLS of cameramen in action. 556' LS ceremonial toss of caps in air. 573' MLS & LS's high angle of the President's motorcade driving around the AFA Chapel -- shows guests entering and leaving chapel. 767' LS & ELS high angles of speakers' stand and graduating class -- zoom in to Maj Gen Warren on podium. 797' LS high angle of graduating class tossing caps in air, then zoom back and in as President's motorcade pulls up for boarding. Reel 2, 664': MS of modern AP guard shelter at North Gate with State Highway patrolman waiting -- pan right to Gen John K. Gerhart, CINC NORAD, leaning against car with driver at ease. 35' LS of President's motorcade arriving, Gen Gerhart getting in Pres Kennedy's car and motorcade continuing followed by three busses. 150' LS to MLS of USMC VH-3A landing in field -- MS's of Pres Kennedy, Maj Gen Warren and Brig Gen McHugh alighting, walking to car and driving away. 260' ELS's high angle of Pres Kennedy delivering address -- spectators in stadium in fg. 303' ELS & MLS of the President's motorcade leaving stadium and moving past AP and long row of parked busses. 339' MS's FV & RV of USMC traffic director using radio and white cloth while directing USMC VH-3A for landing. 373' MS of USMC VH-3A landing in field. 379' Scenes of the President's motorcade passing and AP holding salute -- shows US and Major Air Command flags flying at AFA Stadium. 420' LS high angle of Pres Kennedy's car arriving on stadium field near speakers' stand; spectators in fg. 430' MCU of AP saluting -- AFA bus in bg. 437' MS of president's seal on car; pan up to Pres Kennedy and party leaving SPADATS, shows Pres Kennedy visiting with brigadier general, RAdm Ahroon, RCAF officer and Lt Gen Robert M. Lee, Comdr ADG and leaving in car with Gen Gerhart. 503' MLS of color guard. 512' MCU's of honor guard saluting and NORAD band playing. 529' LS high angle of people gathered at NORAD COC. 535' MCU's reaction shots of RCAF Air Marshal C. Roy Slemon, Dep to Gen Gerhart; Lt Gen Lee; USA Maj Gen William W Dick, Jr., Comdr USA Air Defense Command, RCAF officer and USN RAdm Ahroon. 587' MLS of Pres Kennedy getting out of car at NORAD COC. 597' Scenes of Pres Kennedy shaking hands with VIP's and posing for photographer with Gen Gerhart, USA Maj Gen Dick, Lt Gen Lee and CofS Gen Curtis E LeMay -- shows party entering NORAD COC. Reel 3, 872': Scenes of RCAF Air Marshal Slemon, Gen LeMay, Brig Gen McHugh, unidentified brigadier general and Pres Kennedy followed by Gen Gerhart leaving the SPADATS visitors' control entrance at the NORAD COC -- shows Pres Kennedy shaking hands with RAdm Ahroon, RCAF officer, USA Maj Gen Dick, Lt Gen Lee and RCAF Air Marshal Slemon -- then the President and Gen Gerhart get into car and motorcade leaves area. 114' Scenes at Peterson Field showing ADC emblem on aircraft ramp, Presidential seal on VC-137C, the President's motorcade arriving and Pres Kennedy and Brig Gen McHugh shaking hands with Gen Gerhart and Maj Gen Warren -- then Pres Kennedy walks through rows of honor guard and boards VC-137C rear entrance. 312' MCU high angle of Secy of AF Eugene M. Zuckert and Gen LeMay in back seat of car. 317' Scenes of Pres Kennedy's arrival at Peterson Field by VC-137C -- shows him alighting, being greeted by Maj Gen Warren, Gov of Colorado John A. Love and others, reviewing honor guard from the AF Academy, greeting spectators, boarding USMC CH-3A and helicopter taking off. Also includes shots of color guard and band. 491' Shows waiting crowd in Colorado Springs, Gen William Jackson Palmer (Founder of City) monument and Pres Kennedy's motorcade passing. 569' MLS's high angle and MS covering Pres Kennedy's arrival by VC-137C at Peterson Field -- shows the president alighting, being greeted, reviewing honor guard from AF Academy, shaking hands with people in the crowd and leaving by USMC VH-3A. Reel 4, 802': Series of scenes of Pres Kennedy's motorcade pulling up in front of NORAD COC, greeting VIP's, entering center and exiting by SPADATS visitors' control door. Shows Pres Kennedy shaking hands with RAdm Ahroon, RCAF officer, USA Maj Gen Dick, Lt Gen Lee and RCAF Air Marshal Slemon and the president and Gen Gerhart getting into car and leaving area. Also includes scenes of RCAF Air Marshal Slemon, Gen LeMay and Brig Gen McHugh preceding Pres Kennedy from exit, NORAD band playing and sailors standing at attention and saluting as motorcade pulls away. 278' Shows Pres Kennedy's arrival by car at Peterson Field and his departure by VT-137C. Also includes scenes of Pres Kennedy shaking hands with crowd, Gen LeMay and Secy of AF Zuckert and crowd reaction shots. 628' LS of AFA Chapel -- shows Eagle and Eaglet statue in fg. 635' LS's including high angles of Pres Kennedy's motorcade coming down toward Mitchell Hall, driving around cadet area with AFA Chapel in bg, leaivng cadet arrea as seen through water spray of fountain, leving cadet area and moving down winding road toward North Gate (very good). Reel 5, 783': LS & MLS's high angle of last of the regular class receiving comission from Gen LeMay and diploma from Brig Gen McDermott -- shows the President's swivel chair being carried back on the speakers' stand. 104' ELS to LS & MS of USMC VH-3A in flight to left. 217' LS high angle, pan right with Pres Kennedy's car as it enters through the Talbott Portal and circles stadium field -- Pres Kennedy walks through cadet honor guard and mounts speakers' stand. Show Maj Gen Warren introducing Secy of AF Zuckert -- zoom in to Mr. Zuckert speaking; Pres Kennedy pinning streamer on squadron flag and Cadet Lt Col Michael J. Roth, Cadet Wing Comdr, presenting plaque to Pres Kennedy. 757' Maj Gen Warren introducing Pres Kennedy and the President stepping to podium. MLS, zoom back to ELS and in again, high angle of Pres Kennedy delivering graduation address. Reel 7, 737': MCU of cadet graduates seated -- pan from cast on foot of one cadet to face -- shows empty chairs. 17' LS to MS's of graduating class entering field and taking seats -- intercut with USAFA Band playing. 135' MCU looking down row of seated cadets showing one with cast on foot -- pan up to their faces. 148' MS's & MLS's reaction shots of guests seated and cadet lower classmen going to their seats in stadium. 252' MLS of KLZ-TV setup -- shows cadets going to seats in stadium in bg. 264' MCU's of graduating cadets saluting. 292' MS's & MCU's of Gen LeMay and Brig Gen MCDermott presenting commission certificates and diplomas to graduates. 368' MLS to MCU to MLS pan right with colors marching on and to center front. 402' MS of graduating cadets saluting. 412' LS of Gen LeMay and Brig Gen McDermott taking places on speakers' stand. 429' MS's & MCU's of Gen LeMay and Brig Gen McDermott presenting commission certificates and diplomas to cadets and cadets returning to seats. 554' LS's of USMC VH-3A in flight to left in back of stadium. 605' MLS's of Pres Kennedy's car driving along edge of stadium field -- shows Pres Kennedy and Maj Gen Warren walking through honor guard and to speakers' stand. 656' MS low angle of Pres Kennedy shaking hands with Gen LeMay and Secy of AF Zuckert and going to swivel chair. 677' LS of Pres Kennedy as cadet approaches with squadron flag and streamers. 692' MS of cadets clapping hands. 694' MCU to LS pan from cadets to Brig Gen Robert W. Strong, Jr., Comdr of Cadets, administering oath. 713' LS of military personnel on speakers' stand during playing of National Anthem. 721' MLS FV of cadets ceremonially tossing caps in air. 734' MCU of cadets after graduation ceremony. LS's & MLS's high angles with zoom lens showing graduating class and undergraduates as they march in and take seats, honor guards marching in and taking positions and march on of the colors; Gen LeMay getting out of car and wlaking thorugh honor guard to platform with Brig Gen McDermott; and Gen LeMay and Brig Gen McDermott presenting commission certificates and diplomas to graduates -- shows guests in stadium, including young foreign military personnel and parking area. Reel 9, 991': MS's of Cadet Lt Col Michael J. Roth, Cadet Wing Comdr, presenting plaque to Pres Kennedy, Maj Gen Warren introducing Pres Kennedy, and delivery of the graduation address -- shows press in fg of first part of coverage. 948' MS & MLS of Pres Kennedy presenting diplomas to the top honor graduates. Very good-Good (Basic: Orig color)
