President Kennedy talks about the importance of education.
In a ceremony at St Patrick’s Hall in Dublin Castle, President Kennedy was awarded two honorary degrees, one from the National University of Ireland and one from Trinity College Dublin, and the freedom of the city.
In this extract from the live television coverage of the ceremony, he talks about the importance of education and its role in a democratic society.
Title: |
President Kennedy at Dublin Castle |
Clip Duration: |
00:02:44 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Ireland and Education Are Synonymous |
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 28 June 1963. |
Local Keywords: |
President Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, JFK, St Patrick's Hall, Dublin Castle, NUI, Trinity College Dublin, Education, Democracy |
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) |
