Democratic Convention. 1960.

F2013.134.2.0034

Description: Black and white footage of Oklahoma delegates flight and arrival at the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California. On the flight to Los Angeles, reporter Ernie Shults questions several delegates about who they support and why, their ideal party ticket, and who they expect to win the presidential and vice presidential nominations for the Democratic party. Includes footage of delegates on the flight to Los Angeles, airline stewardesses, and gifts received from democratic nominees Stuart Symington and Senator Lyndon B. Johnson. Also includes footage of the landing and arrival of delegates in Los Angeles and the Alexandria Hotel. Ernie Shults discusses the hotel arrangements for the Oklahoma delegates with one of the delegates. Footage of attendees of the convention walking on streets of Los Angeles holding signs for the candidates they support, Ernie Shults discusses the flight and projected outcomes of the convention in front of the Alexandria Hotel, and of the check-in area at the Democratic National Convention.

Creator: WKY News
Coverage: Los Angeles (City), in California (USA)
MARC Geographic Areas: California (cau); United States (xxu)
Extent (quantity/size): 20min 1sec
Media: 16 mm film; Moving Images
AVI 1920 x 1080 29.97 FRAMES PER SECOND
Subjects: Democratic National Convention / Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 / Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 / Oklahoma Democratic party / Symington, Stuart, 1901-1988

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