Real Time 1960s

"The Beatles Come to Town" is a Pathé News technicolor short showing the Beatles — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr — in concert at the ABC Cinema in Manchester, Lancashire on Nov. 20, 1963. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 19, 1963 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks today in the White House Flower Garden to the executives of state education associations and officers of the National Education Association. In his speech, the President discussed the importance of an educated citizenry and explained the necessity of support for educational programs at the local, state, and national level. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 18, 1963 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks today upon arrival at the Miami International Airport in Florida. In his speech, the President explained the purpose of political parties and discussed aspects of the Democratic Party platform, such as education, employment, and economic security for the aged. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 18, 1963 - Twenty-five persons were feared to have died today in a fire that swept a 60-room, 4-story hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. Twenty-three persons, including firemen and policemen, were injured. The fire broke out at 4:10 a.m. at the Surfside Hotel at 156 South Maryland Ave. The hotel, which is about 200 feet from the Boardwalk, catered principally to elderly persons, most of whom stayed for extended periods. Before the fire was brought under control five hours later, it had spread to six other hotels or guest houses on South Maryland Ave. and Virginia Ave. Police Capt. James Dooney, who was the first to arrive at the Surfside, said he had tried to enter the hotel but had been met by a “kind of a blowup.” “I heard screams and yelling, but I couldn’t tell where it all came from,” he said, adding that the hotel lobby was engulfed in flames. A fireman said: “The building was collapsing all around us. I heard hollering inside. There’s no doubt that there were still some others in the place.” Milton Rauer, owner of the hotel, who lived there with his wife, three sons, his mother and father-in-law, said: “It went so quickly. We all jumped out a back window.” As the Surfside was collapsing, a heavy wind from the ocean fanned the flames and spread the fire, hampering efforts to bring it under control. One fireman, John Jasper, carried a screaming woman down a fire escape. He said he had “managed to put some tin garbage pail tops over our heads to protect us from shooting sparks.” Minnie Dackman, 65, rescued by firemen from the second floor of the Surfside, told how she “ran down the corridor, opened the window, and screamed.” “My hair was sizzling,” she said. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 18, 1963 - President Kennedy delivered a brief address today to the United Steelworkers of America at the International Inn in Tampa Bay, Fla. He told the cheering steelworkers that the same people who fought against the progressive legislation of the 1930s were now fighting new legislation such as Medicare, aid to higher education, and civil rights. Prior to his speech, he received gifts: a humidor of cigars and a doll for his daughter Caroline. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 18, 1963 - Here is a clip from President Kennedy’s remarks today to the Inter-American Press Association at the Americana Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. In his speech, the President explained the civic function of the media, and identifies four major goals of the Alliance for Progress: social justice, economic welfare, peaceful international relations, and political democracy and stability in the western hemisphere. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 22, 1963 - Here is CBS-TV's live coverage of the tragic events today in Dallas, Texas. The lead anchor is Walter Cronkite. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s.com

Nov. 17, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Bears won the NFL contest, 26-7. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 17, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's game between the Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers at War Memorial Stadium in Buffalo. The Chargers won the AFL contest, 23-13. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 17, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's game between the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Colts at War Metropolitan Stadium in Minnesota. The Colts won the NFL contest, 37-34. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 17, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The Cowboys won the NFL contest, 27-20. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 16, 1963 - On tonight's episode of "The Lieutenant," Rice (Gary Lockwood) tries to protect a fellow officer's girlfriend from the romantic attentions of a Navy officer. 7:30 p.m. on NBC. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 15, 1963 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks today to the 7th annual National Catholic Youth Organization convention held at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. In his speech, the President commended the organization for its commitment to public service, and he discussed the ideological differences between the United States and other nations. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 14, 1963 - At today's press conference, President Kennedy stated that the United States’ long-range objective is to withdraw American troops once the South Vietnamese are able to “maintain themselves as a free and independent country.” Mr. Kennedy also defended Gen. Paul D. Harkins against allegations that he may have lost his usefulness because of his identification with the deposed Diem regime. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 14, 1963 - At today's press conference, President Kennedy gave his appraisal of the situation in South Vietnam.

Nov. 13, 1963 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks of welcome today to the Scottish infantry regiment The Black Watch (also known as the Royal Highland Regiment) on the White House South Lawn. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 11, 1963 - President Kennedy placed a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns today as the nation honored its war veterans. Veterans Day brought perfect weather, bright and sunny. Flanked by military aides, the President stood in front of the simple white tomb at Arlington National Cemetery, which has this inscription: “Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.” Mr. Kennedy, hatless and in a dark, pinstriped suit, placed the red, white, and blue wreath on the tomb, then stepped back as a bugler sounded taps. The President had planned to return immediately to the White House. Instead he decided to stay for the rest of the ceremony in the amphitheater. With him was his son, John Jr., who will be 3 years old Nov. 25. The boy sat in the audience while his father was on the stage. At one point, John Jr. broke away from a Secret Service agent and headed for the stage. When he had been recaptured, he was placed in a walkway, guarded by the agent and a White House photographer. They managed to discourage him from breaking out again. After the ceremony, however, he found his way between a pair of military aides and seized his father’s hand. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 9, 1963 - Tonight's episode of the British television show "Hullabaloo" featured performances by Peter, Paul and Mary, Carolyn Hester, Long John Baldry, and Cyril Davies. The program was taped at Teddington Lock Studios in London. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 10, 1963 - Former President Eisenhower was interviewed today on CBS-TV's "Face the Nation." Among the questions was one concerning his feelings toward his former Vice President, Richard M. Nixon. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 10, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's game between the Baltimore Colts and Detroit Lions at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. The Colts won the NFL contest, 24-21. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 9, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's game between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos at War Memorial Stadium in Buffalo. The Bills won the AFL contest, 27-17. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 8, 1963 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks today to the Protestant Council of the City of New York during a ceremony presenting the 1963 "Family of Man Award" to President Kennedy. In his speech, the President explained that robust foreign and domestic aid programs are an essential method for reducing and eliminating the problems that afflict the international “human family” such as poverty, malnutrition, and political instability. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 7, 1963 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks today in the White House Flower Garden to officers of the State Governors’ Committees on the Employment of the Handicapped. In his speech, the President commended his audience for their efforts to improve hiring practices concerning the physically and mentally handicapped, and he discussed the need for additional improvements on both the state and Federal level. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 7, 1963 - The Beatles — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — spoke today with Frank Hall in a filmed interview upon their arrival at Dublin Airport. The interview aired on Radio Telefis Eireann. Hall and the group discussed the Beatle haircut, Irish connections in their family heritage, and the "Liverpool Sound." Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 5, 1963 - President Kennedy filmed a short speech today in observance of Bill of Rights Day, Dec. 15, for distribution to theaters throughout the country. The film was made at the request of the Council of Motion Picture Organizations as part of a drive sponsored by the movie industry to remind the American public of the significance of the Bill of Rights. The speech, which runs 2½ minutes, was filmed at the White House by a cameraman for News of the Day, a newsreel service. About 1,000 prints of the film will be made available to theaters free of charge by the National Screen Service. This was the first public-service film made by President Kennedy at the request of motion picture industry leaders. Similar films have been made for theatrical release by other Presidents since the advent of talking features in 1927, most frequently in connection with bond drives, health campaigns, and national welfare issues. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s