| ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF STATES PARADE | ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF STATES PARADE | | Festivals
Parades
Promotional films | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF STATES PARADE
- Date
- n.d.
- Description
- This film is a short piece of the Annual Mid-Winter Festival of States Parade in St. Petersburg with Gov. and Mrs. Spessard Holland. It is an incomplete film.
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| Gov. Spessard Holland's Inauguration | Gov. Spessard Holland's Inauguration | | Governors-Florida
Governors-Florida-Inaugural addresses
Gubernatorial elections
Inaugurations
Parades
Politicians
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/Holland.jpg |
Gov. Spessard Holland's Inauguration
- Date
- 1941
- Description
- This film shows the inauguration of Spessard Holland in front of the Capitol in Tallahassee. It shows Chief Justice Glenn Terrell administering the oath, Gov. Holland's address, the governor and his family reviewing the parade, and Gov. Holland and his new Cabinet members.
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| Pine Tree Festival | Pine Tree Festival | | Celebrations
Competitions
Forestry
Pine trees
Promotional films
Timber industry | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/aa047.jpg |
Pine Tree Festival
- Date
- 1963-10-19
- Description
- This civic celebration in Perry was attended by Sen. Spessard Holland and Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Connor. The children hunt for pennies in a sawdust pile and try to walk a tightrope. Women participate in a log-sawing contest. Then, the men have their turn. Sponsored by FDC.
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| President Franklin Roosevelt's Inauguration | President Franklin Roosevelt's Inauguration | | Governors-Florida
Inaugurations
Parades
Politicians
Politics
Presidents-United States
Speeches | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/FDR.jpg |
President Franklin Roosevelt's Inauguration
- Date
- 1941
- Description
- This film starts with a military parade in Washington DC, followed by footage of Gov. Holland, Sen. Claude Pepper and Sen. Charles Andrews at Union Station. This is followed by what appears to be President Roosevelt's third Inauguration in front of the Capitol. There are no close-up scenes involving President Roosevelt. Gov. Holland speaks at a cookout in Broward County at the end of the film.
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| PRESIDENT JOHNSON AT PRESIDENTIAL DINNER | PRESIDENT JOHNSON AT PRESIDENTIAL DINNER | | National Democratic Party
Politicians
Politics
Presidents-United States
Speeches
Taxation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
PRESIDENT JOHNSON AT PRESIDENTIAL DINNER
- Date
- 1964-03-06
- Description
- This film was shot in Miami. Kate Smith is heard singing "God Bless America " and Ed Sullivan is seen briefly. Gov. Bryant introduces Sen. Spessard Holland, then introduces President Johnson. He tells several humorous anecdotes and praises Florida congressmen. He describes the Democratic Party's role in preserving American goals. He states his pledge to protect "the full constitutional rights of every American." He says that the federal deficit has been cut by 50 percent and taxes cut by $11.5 billion due to Sen. Smathers' efforts. He declares a "war on poverty." He says that the United States has the military might for defense of liberty. He mentions the start of the Cross Florida Barge Canal and the bombing of the Florida East Coast Railway that same day, saying that the FBI is on the case to find the culprits behind the bombing.
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| Senator George Smathers Reports - America's Manned Space Program | Senator George Smathers Reports - America's Manned Space Program | | Aerospace industry
Economic conditions
Space program
Space race | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/AA320.jpg |
Senator George Smathers Reports - America's Manned Space Program
- Date
- 1963 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. Spessard Holland acts as host of Sen. George Smathers' television program. Renowned scientist Lloyd V. Berkner advocates the continuance of the Manned Space Program, specifically the "moon race." He details the space program's contributions to the fields of medicine, science, technology, military strategy and diplomacy. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SPESSARD HOLLAND | SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SPESSARD HOLLAND | | Airline industry
Labor strikes
Politicians
Politics
Transportation
United States-Foreign relations | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS - SPESSARD HOLLAND
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. Spessard Holland sits in for Sen. George Smathers on his television program and comments on international trade tariffs. He mentions airline strikes and how they are affecting Florida. He includes comments on his proposed bill for compulsory arbitration in the event of airline strikes. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR SPESSARD HOLLARD REPORTS - INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION | SENATOR SPESSARD HOLLARD REPORTS - INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION | | Commerce
Politicians
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR SPESSARD HOLLARD REPORTS - INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- On a television program, Sen. Spessard Holland interviews Lawrence K. Wallrath of the Interstate Commerce Commission who explains the history, duties and function of the commission. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| SENATOR SPESSARD HOLLARD REPORTS - SID HERLONG/ SOCIALIZED HEALTHCARE | SENATOR SPESSARD HOLLARD REPORTS - SID HERLONG/ SOCIALIZED HEALTHCARE | | Healthcare
Politics
Politicians
Public health | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
SENATOR SPESSARD HOLLARD REPORTS - SID HERLONG/ SOCIALIZED HEALTHCARE
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- On a television program, Sen. Spessard Holland and Florida Congressional Rep. Sid Herlong express their concerns over legislation that would provide socialized healthcare for people over 65 years old. They also discuss Medicare and Social Security health provisions. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| To Reach For Tomorrow | To Reach For Tomorrow | | African Americans
Civil rights movement
Governors-Florida
National Democratic Party
Politicians
Politics
Presidents-United States
Promotional films
Vietnam War | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/V139.jpg |
To Reach For Tomorrow
- Date
- 1968
- Description
- This is a promotional film put together for Governor LeRoy Collins' 1968 U.S. Senate campaign. It begins with footage of the Vietnam War, and Governor Collins pleading to end it. From there it moves to the race wars going on in the United States, with footage of black slums in Miami, Florida. Collins speaks out against racism. There is testimony from supporters, such as Senator Spessard Holland, Governor Collins' mother and Ted Kennedy. There are shots of Senator John Kennedy and Governor Collins at the 1960 National Democratic Convention. The film shows a short segment on the 1964 Selma, Alabama demonstration, and Governor Collins' role as "peacekeeper." It shows family shots, with live footage of Governor Collins and his daughter, Darby, at Egmont Key.
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