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George W. Bush Speech to Joint Session of Congress
President GEORGE W. BUSH says that Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda wield mighty influence upon Afghanistan and the ruling Taliban government. Mr. Bush reveals the horrible ugly truths about the Taliban government (things that the rest of the world have been denouncing for years). "We condemn the Taliban regime." C/A of First Lady LAURA BUSH, British PM TONY BLAIR, NYC Mayor RUDY GIULIANI, Gov. TOM RIDGE listening, then standing & applauding. C/A of Senators CHARLES SCHUMER and HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON standing and applauding, talking to each other while applauding. "It is not only repressing its own people, it is threatening people everywhere by sponsoring and sheltering and supplying terrorists. By aiding and abetting murder, the Taliban regime is committing murder. And tonight the United States of America makes the following demands upon the Taliban. Deliver to US authorities all leader of al Qaeda who hide in your land." Standing Ovation. C/A of National Security Advisor CONDOLEEZZA RICE (Condi Rice, Condoleeza Rice) nodding, applauding. "Release all foreign nationals including American citizens you have unjustly imprisoned. Protect foreign diplomats, journalists, and aid workers in your country. Close immediately and permanently every terrorist training camp in Afghanistan." C/A Sec. Of State COLIN POWELL applauding. "These demands are not open for negotiation or discussion." Standing ovation. "The Taliban must act and act immediately. They will hand over the terrorists or they will share in their fate."
George W. Bush Speech to Joint Session of Congress
President GEORGE W. BUSH says that the US respects the Islamic faith, that it is a good and peaceful religion. "Those who commit evil in the name of Allah, blaspheme the name of Allah. The terrorist are traitors to their own faith, trying, in effect, to hijack Islam itself our enemy is a radical network of terrorists and every government that supports them." Standing ovation. Mr. Bush says the war on terrorism begin with al Qaeda but doesn't end there. C/A wide angles of House of Representatives chamber. Mr. Bush says that the terrorists hate democracy and our freedoms, that they want to overthrow existing govts in Arab countries as well as drive Israel out of the Middle East. C/A Senator JOHN MCCAIN (R-AZ). C/A Senator ORRIN HATCH (R-UT). "We are deceived by their pretenses to piety. We have seen their kind before. They are the heirs to all the murderous ideologies of the 20th century. By sacrificing human life to serve their radical vision, by abandoning every value except the will to power they follow in the path of fascism, Nazism and totalitarianism and they will follow in that path all the way to where it ends, in history's unmarked grave of discarded lies."
George W. Bush Speech to Joint Session of Congress
President GEORGE W. BUSH asks that military personnel to "be ready". C/A of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. C/A Secretary of Defense DONALD RUMSFELD. C/A First Lady LAURA BUSH standing, applauding. Mr. Bush says that this is both the world's and civilization's fight. C/A British PM TONY BLAIR. Mr. Bush says that the US needs the cooperation of the world, that if the terrorists go unpunished then their cities and citizens could be next; "Terror unanswered cannot only bring down buildings but it threaten the stability of legitimate governments. And you know what? We're not going to allow it." Standing ovation. C/A Senators CHARLES SCHUMER and HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON standing, applauding. "Americans are asking, what is expected of us? I ask you to live your lives and hug your children. I ask you to be calm and resolute and uphold the values of America." Mr. Bush condemns racial attacks against Arab-Americans. C/A Rep. RICHARD GEPHARDT standing, applauding. Mr. Bush asks people to continue financial contribution to help the victims of the 9/11 attacks, plugging his website, libertyunites.org. C/As NYC Mayor RUDOPLH GIULIANI and NY Gov. GEORGE PATAKI.
George W. Bush Speech to Joint Session of Congress
(DO NOT USE THIS SEGMENT) Jim Lehrer and guests comment on the speech.
George W. Bush Speech to Joint Session of Congress
President GEORGE W. BUSH says that the US will use every resource and means of diplomacy and intelligence to win the war. "Now, this war will not be like the war on Iraq a decade ago with the decisive liberation of territory." C/A of Sec. Of State COLIN POWELL. Mr. Bush says that Americans should expect a lengthy campaign to win the war of terrorism. C/A of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) sitting behind them. Mr. Bush says that "we will starve the terrorists of funding, turn them one against another, drive them place to place until there's no refuge and no rest". Mr. Bush says that "every nation and very region now has a decision to make: either you are with us or you are with the terrorists". Standing ovation. "From this day forward, any nation that continues to harbor or support terrorism will be regarded by the United States as a hostile regime". Mr. Bush announces the creation of a cabinet-level position, the Office of Homeland Security, and glowingly introduces the possessor of that position, Tom Ridge. C/A of Bush Cabinet: DONALD RUMSFELD, Colin Powell, JOHN ASHCROFT, NORMAN MINETA, TOMMY THOMPSON, etc. C/As Gov. TOM RIDGE standing, nodding; standing next to him is British PM TONY BLAIR. Mr. Bush outlines the role and responsibilities of the new office. Mr. Bush says that "the only way to defeat terrorism as a threat to our way of life is to stop it, eliminate it and destroy it where it grows".
George W. Bush Speech to Joint Session of Congress
President GEORGE W. BUSH asks that the American people continue to participate and have confidence in the American economy. C/A Secretary of Transportation NORMAN MINETA. C/A LISA BEAMER, wife of Todd Beamer, standing and applauding. Mr. Bush asks the American people to pray, then thanks them for all they have done. C/A Congresswoman BARBARA LEE, the lone dissenting vote against Mr. Bush's resolution to use "all necessary and appropriate force" in the war on terrorism. Mr. Bush says that the number of federal air marshals will expand on domestic flights and promote financial assistance to the hurting airlines. Mr. Bush says that law enforcement agencies will be given more freedom to do their job. C/A Attorney General JOHN ASHCROFT. Mr. Bush promises to bolster intelligence gathering agencies, then introduces Rudy Giuliani and George Pataki. MSs RUDY GIULIANI and GEORGE PATAKI standing, receiving standing ovation. Mr. Bush says that "we will rebuild New York City". Mr. Bush says that "this country will define our times, not be defined by them." C/A Senators CHARLES SCHUMER and HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON standing, applauding.
George W. Bush Speech to Joint Session of Congress
President GEORGE W. BUSH says freedom and fear are at war, and that we will not fail. C/A unidentified NYPD and FDNY officers in stands, listening and then applauding. Mr. Bush hopes that in time life will return to normal, yet we shouldn't forget what happened that day. Mr. Bush holds up NYPD badge of Officer George Howard, who perished in the WTC attacks, says that it is his reminder that "the task does not end". C/A LISA BEAMER, widow of Todd Beamer, standing and applauding. Mr. Bush says that freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war and that God is not neutral between them. C/A First Lady LAURA BUSH. Mr. Bush says we'll meet violence with-- hesitation b/c he knows the correct answer is violence-- "patient justice." Mr. Bush ends speech.
George W. Bush Speech to Joint Session of Congress
(Do not use narration of Jim Lehrer. All imagery is cleared for use.) President GEORGE W. BUSH shakes hands with Speaker of the House DENNIS HASTERT and Senate Pro Tempore ROBERT BYRD, then walks from rostrum. Mr. Bush shakes hands with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hugs Senate Majority Leader TOM DASCHLE, Senate Minority Leader TRENT LOTT, Rep. RICHARD GEPHARDT, Justices ANTONIN SCALIA, CLARENCE THOMAS, STEPHEN BREYER, SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR and WILLIAM REHNQUIST. Mr. Bush hugs Secretary of State COLIN POWELL, shakes hands with Secretary of Treasury PAUL O'NEILL and Secretary of Defense DONALD RUMSFELD. Mr. Bush pats the cheek of Sen. CHARLES SCHUMER (D-NY), then shakes hands with Sen. JESSE HELMS (R-NC). Mr. Bush presses the flesh, exits the House chamber.
Brush Fires
On Preview Cassette 211629. Shots of brush fire and what seem to be other various fires. At times looks more like larger forest fire. Beautiful gray,white and black smoke billowing.
Biography: Amelia Earhart
MSs of AMELIA EARHART talking with her husband GEORGE PALMER PUTNAM about her impending worldwide flight in 1937: "Well, GP, you know it's because I want to." He tries to coerce her into taking him along, to which she replies that she prefers 180 pounds of gasoline to 180 lbs of husband. Slow motion CU Amelia standing in front of plane, turning to camera.
Clinton Inauguration - Interfaith Mass
Footage of Interfaith Mass at the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, DC: unidentified African American minister delivering sermon about "entering a springtime of new beginnings" and "a bright tomorrow when the hyphen will drop out from Americanism"; President-elect Bill Clinton, wife Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice President-elect Al Gore, wife Tipper Gore, and Chelsea Clinton sitting in pews, listening to the sermon; Jesse Jackson listening, nodding head; General Colin Powell (in uniform); gospel hymn is sung by unidentified Caucasian woman playing Korg keyboard.
Clinton Inauguration - White House Welcome
Black limousine arrives at the White House; President George Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush (accompanied by their dog Millie) step onto veranda and welcome President-elect Bill Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton; the Bushes then welcome VP-elect Al Gore, Tipper Gore and the Gore children.
Clinton Inauguration - Arriving at Capitol
Shots of the United State Marine Band performing "The Washington Grays March" outside the Capitol Building. Walking from White House: Marilyn Quayle and Tipper Gore; Vice President Dan Quayle and VP elect Al Gore; Barbara Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton; President George Bush and President-elect Bill Clinton. Shots of black limo motorcade driving through Washington DC. Mr. Bush & Mr. Clinton exiting black limo at Capitol. Hillary and Chelsea walking through Capitol. Jimmy Carter, Rosalyn Carter, and Walter Mondale. General Colin Powell in uniform. Billy Graham shaking man's hand. Ron Brown. Chelsea Clinton escorted by a Marine down the steps. Wide shot of the Capitol Building. Marilyn Quayle and Tipper Gore are escorted down steps.
Clinton Inauguration - First Ladies
Barbara Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton walking through Capitol Building, Hillary carries a copy of the Bible. They exit the building and walk down steps to ceremony platform.
Clinton Inauguration - Taking Places
Vice President-elect Al Gore walks with Representative Richard Gephardt and Senator George Mitchell through Capitol Building. President George Bush and VP Dan Quayle descend steps to podium. President-elect Bill Clinton descending steps to podium; Gephardt, Mitchell and Tom Foley accompany him. Marine saluting, sun in BG so he is in silhouette.
Clinton Inauguration - Opening Address
Senator Wendell Ford welcomes everyone to the Inauguration, makes opening address. President-elect Bill Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton. Wide shots of audience gathered outside the Capitol Building.
Clinton Inauguration - Billy Graham Leads Prayer
Wendell Ford introduces Billy Graham to lead prayer. Reverend Billy Graham leads prayer: we thank you for the moral and spiritual foundations which our forefathers gave us and are rooted deeply in holy scripture we cannot say we are a righteous people for we are not we’ve sown to the wind and are now reaping the whirlwind of crime, drug abuse, racism, immorality and social injustice we pray that you will bless their wives may President-elect Clinton know that he is never really alone, that eternal God can be your refuge. Bill Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Tipper Gore, George Bush, Barbara Bush bowing their heads, eyes closed. Wide shot of Washington, DC - Washington Monument & Capitol in far BG.
Clinton Inauguration - Philander Smith Collegiate Choir
Senator Wendell Ford introduces the Philander Smith Collegiate Choir of Little Rock, Arkansas. The Philander Smith College Choir performs City on the Hill. Shots of Washington, DC, the Capitol Building, Jefferson Memorial. President-elect Bill Clinton and Vice President-elect Al Gore watch the performance; Hillary Rodham Clinton sways head, smiles.
Clinton Inauguration - Al Gore Swearing In
Senator Wendell Ford introduces Justice Byron White. Justice White swears Al Gore into the office of Vice-President of the United States; Tipper Gore, Karenna Gore, Kristen Gore, and Albert Gore III watch on; after being sworn in, VP Gore hugs his family, waves to crowd, brings Tipper over to also wave to the crowd, then hugs.
Clinton Inauguration - Philander Smith Collegiate Choir
The Philander Smith Collegiate Choir performs City on the Hill. Shots of Washington DC, the Capitol Building, Jefferson Memorial. President-elect Bill Clinton and Vice President-elect Al Gore watch the performance; VP Dan Quayle; Tipper Gore. Bill Clinton applauds, waves, gives them the thumbs-up sign.
Clinton Inauguration - Bill Clinton Swearing In
Senator Wendell Ford introduces Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Chief Justice Rehnquist swears Bill Clinton into the office of President of the United States; Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton watch on; after being sworn in, President Clinton kisses Hillary & Chelsea, then the three wave to the audience; Marines firing ceremonial howitzers; Mr. Clinton chats with Vice President Al Gore before going to shake hands with George Bush.
Bullfighting Newsreels, 1940s & 1950s
Spanish newsreel about bullfighting: EST shots arena; TLS matadors and toreros in suits of light entering plaza de toros; TLS/MSs veronicas; MS/CUs actress DEBORAH KERR sitting in stands, watching intently and applauding; MS veronica, bull with decorated wooden sticks embedded in neck muscles; quick MSs white bearded ERNEST HEMINGWAY in crowd; MS LUIS MUGUEL DOMINGUIN in stands; MS matador sticking sword into battered bull's neck; LS crowd standing, applauding.
Bullfighting Newsreels, 1940s & 1950s
Newsreel about bullfighting (swooning symphonic soundtrack; no VO): MSs man attaching a pigtail to the back of a matador's head; MS matador donning traje de luces (suit of lights); MS matador stoically praying before Christian iconography on table in room; MSs men attaching decorations to horse's tails; MSs matadors and toreros entering arena, posing for camera; MSs audience entering arena; LSs filled parking lot and spectator stands; MS smiling ERNEST HEMINGWAY (white beard, glasses, black beret) sitting in stands; LSs matadors entering plaza de toros.
Bullfighting Newsreels, 1940s & 1950s
"Pamplona San Fermin", a Spanish newsreel about the annual quasi-religious San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain: EST shots Pamplona; TLSs crowded urban streets; MSs white bearded ERNEST HEMINGWAY in streets, posing with friends for camera; TLS/MSs San Fermin parade (marching bands, fireworks, large crowds, paper mache costumes and effigies, banners, dancers,etc); MSs joyous nighttime fireworks displays. LSs plaza de toros on bullfight day, matadors and toreros entering; MS Ernest Hemingway in crowd, talking with friends; LS bull entering ring; wide MSs veronicas (the bull, though bloodied, repeatedly gores the matador who eventually rolls away when the bull separates the cape from the bullfighter); MS veronicas with another matador and bull.