Reel

Ted Kennedy Walks Again

Ted Kennedy Walks Again
Clip: 426490_1_1
Year Shot: 1964 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1731
Original Film: 037-101-03
HD: N/A
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Timecode: 00:25:38 - 00:26:36

Fulfilling a promise he made at the time his back was broken in a plane crash, Edward M. Kennedy walks out of New England Baptist Hospital and goes to Florida for Christmas. The Massachusetts Senator spent six months in a specially constructed bed. A crowd of people standing outside a Boston Hospital, a make shift sign; 'Merry Xmas Ted. MS - Another sign; 'On Your Back Or On Your Feet, You Are The Man'. Senator Kennedy walking out of the hospital with his wife, Joan. Woman holding up a sign; 'We Are Proud Of You Ted'. More signs that women are holding; 'Santa Claus Came To Boston Today' - 'Merry Christmas Ted and Joan'. Senator Kennedy shaking hands and there's a sign in back of him; 'Welcome Back'. Senator Kennedy and his wife embarking on to a plane.