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Capital Christmas: First Family At Children's Party

Capital Christmas: First Family At Children's Party
Clip: 425583_1_1
Year Shot: 1966 (Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1755
Original Film: 039-102-01
HD: N/A
Location: Washington DC
Timecode: 00:33:35 - 00:35:00

150 children from various Boy's Clubs and neighborhood houses are the guests of Mrs. Johnson for a White House Christmas Party. There is a marionette show, gifts from Santa, and refreshments to highlight the afternoon events. The First Lady and daughter Lynda greet, escort, and mingle with the kids. Washington DC Exterior shot of the White House with all the evergreens decorated in lights. Children are led by the hands inside the White House by Lynda Johnson. CU Mrs. Johnson (Lady Bird) walking with the children. The children are seated maybe in atrium of the White House. First Lady Johnson takes her seat and checks on the children sitting beside her. CU of a little girl from Friendship House, Mewa Alexander. Santa Claus enters the room jubilant and waving to everyone. The children follow him to a Christmas tree with presents. High Angle as excited children push and shove each other to get to the Christmas Tree first. A bunch of kids African American and Caucasian receive their gifts. CU Lady Bird Johnson helping Santa pass out Christmas Presents. The children are pleased even though the situation is chaotic for the adults helping.