Fort Davis National Park Archives - Dedication Ceremony (1966)

Duration: 0:11:19

Year Published: 1966

Sound: silent

Description: This footage captures the dedication ceremony at the Fort Davis National Historic Site on April 4, 1966. The film captures the large crowd, anxious to participate in such a memorable event for Texas and for the entire country. The 62nd Army Band of Fort Bliss performs, though the highlight of the day is the appearance of First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. Johnson dedicates Fort Davis as a national historic site and unveils the commemorating plaque. The event enabled the site to preserve its history and become a lasting tourist destination.