JOHN F. KENNEDY PRE-INAUGURAL GALA 1-19-61 (DVD) RARE ITEM

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JOHN F. KENNEDY PRE-INAUGURAL GALA 1-19-61 (DVD) RARE ITEM:
$13.95

JFK PRE - INAUGURAL GALA

You are offerding on a 2 set DVD of The JFK Pre-Inaugural Gala, which was held on January 19, 1961. The Gala was hosted by Frank Sinatra.

Sinatra performed, and he was followed by Bette Davis, Frederic March, Sidney Poitier, Laurence Olivier, Anthony Quinn. Joey Bishop, Louis Prima and Keely Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, SEthel Merman, Janet Leigh and Tny Curtis, Nat King Cole, Jimmy Durante, Harry Belafonte, Milton Berle, and many many more. Addresses by both LBJ and JFK.

“I’m proud to be a Democrat,” said Kennedy afterwards, “because since the time of Thomas Jefferson, the Democratic Party has been identified with the pursuit of excellence, and we saw excellence tonight. The happy relationship between the arts and politics which has characterized our long history I think reached culmination tonight.”

The president went on to heap praise on Sinatra, saying “You cannot imagine the work he has done to make this show a success.” Calling Sinatra “a great friend,” JFK gave a quick history lesson and made a prediction: “Long before [Sinatra] could sing, he used to poll a Democratic precinct back in New Jersey. That precinct has grown to cover a country. But long after he has ceased to sing, he is going to be standing up and speaking for the Democratic Party….”

Sinatra appreciated Kennedy’s words, often playing a recording of them for friends. But the president didn’t turn out to be much of a prophet—because within a decade Sinatra was supporting Richard Nixon and the Republican Party, and the next time he produced an Inaugural Gala it was on behalf of his old pal and one-time fellow actor Ronald Reagan.

This is a (SCARCE) program to find. This would be an excellent addition to your library of Political Video memorabilia.The DVD comes in a jewel case and is professionally labeled.

Buyer pays $2.95 S/H postage. The DVD will be mailed in a bubble-cushioned envelope. If you have purchased from me in the past you know the quality of my Apr-14-12 at 12:45:11 PDT, seller added the following information:

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