Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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This 16mm film from September 12, 1968, shows a ceremony, dignitaries in a booth/stage giving speeches, a crowd listening, and the Delaware National Guard Band.

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Note: While the footage is unedited, the original film had no sound, so we added in some music for the background. We also slightly brightened the video for visibility. You can email us at archives@delaware.gov if you'd like the original copy.

Resource Identifier: 0920-001-008_009mp

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