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U.S. Saving Bonds Rally

U.S. Saving Bonds Rally
Clip: 426268_1_1
Year Shot: 1966 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1748
Original Film: 039-037-04
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, DC
Timecode: 00:30:30 - 00:31:11

In Washington, the nationwide campaign to Buy US Saving Bonds gets rolling at a special kick off rally. Honorary co-chairman John Forsythe, movie and TV star, is one the speakers. Vice-President Humphrey accepts a Minuteman flag for the White House. Exterior shot of the Treasury Building. 1,500 Federal Officials gather for the Nation Wide sales campaign for US Saving's Bonds. A line of military men raise the American Flag in unison. John Forsythe is seen watching the festivities. CU of a young John Forsythe. Vice President Hubert Humphrey ascends the stairs and shakes hands with Post Master General Lawrence O'Brien. Applause from the crowd. Vice President Humphrey is then presented with a Minute-Man Flag for the White House. CU of a sign reading "Buy and Hold United States Savings Bonds." A Star - Spangled Security seal is also seen.