President Kennedy makes a speech at the quayside in New Ross, Co. Wexford, from where his great-grandfather emigrated.
President Kennedy makes a speech at the quayside in New Ross, Co. Wexford, from where his great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy emigrated. Among his party are his sisters Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Jean Kennedy Smith. He is introduced by Andrew Minihan, Chairman of the Urban District Council, who is having technical problems with his microphone.
President Kennedy says he is proud to be in New Ross and talks about his great-grandfather’s legacy of a strong religious faith and a strong desire for liberty. To the amusement of the audience, he wonders if he himself would be working at the Albatros fertiliser factory or at John V. Kelly’s shop if his great-grandfather hadn’t left.
Title: |
President Kennedy's Speech in New Ross |
Clip Duration: |
00:04:11 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
"It Took 115 Years to Make This Trip" |
Series Title: |
Welcome Mr President |
Information: |
This extract is taken from ‘Welcome Mr President’, a compilation of highlights from President Kennedy’s visit to Ireland which was broadcast on 28 July 1963 with commentary by Pádraig Ó Raghallaigh. The event itself was broadcast live on 27 June 1963. |
Local Keywords: |
President Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, JFK, New Ross, Wexford, Patrick Kennedy, Eunice Shriver, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Jean Smith, Jean Kennedy Smith, Andrew Minihan, Emigration, Religion, Politics, Albatros Factory, John V. Kelly |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
Politics and Economics |
Contributor(s): |
Pádraig Ó Raghallaigh (Commentator), Graham Shaw (Editor) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
Telefís Éireann |
Broadcast Date: |
28/07/1963 |
Production Year: |
1963 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
LX860 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
Rights, Terms and Conditions: |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Black and White |
Sound: |
Mono |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
Original Language: |
English (eng) |
