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Crowd gathers for lighting of Christmas tree in Washington, DC as Pres. Eisenhower lights up the tree from Gettysburg, PA

[Shaky footage throughout] Title: "Gettysburg to Washington" superimposed over Washington, DC: Tree lit up at night / WS crowd gathered around tree in late afternoon / MS crowds gathered around tree in late afternoon / CU band and choral group on stage, banner says: "Peace on Earth" it gets darker / WS tree and crowds at dusk / MS crowds // Hearst News, Gettysburg, PA: CU Presidential seal on Christmas card, hand opens it to inscription "The President and Mrs. Eisenhower Extend Their Best Wishes For Christmas and The New Year" card closes / CU Presidential seal on Christmas card / CU US Pres. Dwight Eisenhower seated at desk / SOT Eisenhower: "And so it is tonight in that hope, which must never die from the earth, which we must cling to and cherish and nurture and work for, that I light the National Community Christmas Tree at the Pageant ofÌýPeaceÌýin Washington. To each of you, wherever you may be, from Mrs. Eisenhower and me: a very Merry Christmas!" / MS Eisenhower reaches over and touches key / CU Eisenhower's finger presses key / Washington, DC: VS Christmas tree lighting up, spotlight on tree / MS spotlight on tree / MS star on top of Christmas tree / Tilt down Christmas tree / WS spotlight on Christmas tree
[Shaky footage throughout] Title: "Gettysburg to Washington" superimposed over Washington, DC: Tree lit up at night / WS crowd gathered around tree in late afternoon / MS crowds gathered around tree in late afternoon / CU band and choral group on stage, banner says: "Peace on Earth" it gets darker / WS tree and crowds at dusk / MS crowds // Hearst News, Gettysburg, PA: CU Presidential seal on Christmas card, hand opens it to inscription "The President and Mrs. Eisenhower Extend Their Best Wishes For Christmas and The New Year" card closes / CU Presidential seal on Christmas card / CU US Pres. Dwight Eisenhower seated at desk / SOT Eisenhower: "And so it is tonight in that hope, which must never die from the earth, which we must cling to and cherish and nurture and work for, that I light the National Community Christmas Tree at the Pageant ofÌýPeaceÌýin Washington. To each of you, wherever you may be, from Mrs. Eisenhower and me: a very Merry Christmas!" / MS Eisenhower reaches over and touches key / CU Eisenhower's finger presses key / Washington, DC: VS Christmas tree lighting up, spotlight on tree / MS spotlight on tree / MS star on top of Christmas tree / Tilt down Christmas tree / WS spotlight on Christmas tree
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Credit:
Grinberg, Paramount, Pathe Newsreels
Editorial #:
1408109289
Collection:
Sherman Grinberg Library
Date created:
December 18, 1955
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License type:
Rights-ready
Release info:
Not released.ÌýMore information
Clip length:
00:01:21:05
Location:
Washington DC, United States
Mastered to:
QuickTime 10-bit ProRes 422 (HQ) HD 1920x1080 23.98p
Originally shot on:
35mm B/W Neg
Source:
Sherman Grinberg Library
Object name:
sr005146_01_02