Guests: Joe Nameth, Joan Rivers, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., (November 29, 1908 ? April 4, 1972) was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives (1945?71). He was the first person in New York of African-American descent elected to Congress, and became a powerful national politician. Joseph William ""Joe"" Namath born May 31, 1943 nicknamed ""Broadway Joe"" or ""Joe Willie"" is a former American football quarterback. He played college football for the University of Alabama under coach Paul ""Bear"" Bryant from 1962?1964. Namath was an American Football League icon and played for that league's New York Jets for most of his professional career but finished his career with the NFL's Los Angeles Rams. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1985.

PROTESTING POWELL ISSUE. ADAM CLAYTON POWELL (USED GOVERNMENT EXPENSES FOR PERSONAL USE) DIFFICULT TO DISCUSS ISSUE RATIONALLY. WE DO NOT CONDONE THE MISDEEDS OF ADAM CLAYTON POWELL.

Adam Clayton Powell Day is held in Harlem with a parade to mark the achievements of New York representative Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

00:00:00:00 [black rodeo in NY this wk.] PB street sign 'Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd' :03/ clack cowboys on horses parade thru NY streets to the enjoyment of onlookers :22 (0:00)/

Unissued / Unused material. <br/> <br/>Title - 'Farewell to the Father of the Blues'. <br/> <br/>Funeral of W C Handy. Harlem, New York, United States of America (USA). <br/> <br/>Various shots crowds in main street of Harlem. LS brass band in the road. MS church. CU sign "Abyssinian Baptist Church". Various shots people entering the church. <br/> <br/>MS band. Various shots of Reverend Adam Clayton Powell leading procession from church, and of coffin being placed into hearse. Various shots as cars make slow journey to cemetery. Cut-ins of crowds. <br/> <br/>Cataloguer's note: American commentary.

Hazel Scott and husband Adam Clayton Powerll Jr at the 1953 New York City premiere of Warner Brothers remake of ‰ÛÏThe Jazz Singer‰Û.

Interview

In Africa the nation of Gold Coast becomes Ghana in a ceremony. African people of Ghana celebrate the end of colonial rule and gain of independence. Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah and member of U.S. House of Representatives Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. talk together. The military army of soldiers from Ghana passes in parade review in front of UN Representative Ralph Bunch and Nkrumah. The festivities are followed by a beauty contest in which Miss Ghana is selected. Location: Ghana. Date: March 7, 1957.

New York Congressman Adam Clayton Powell speaks on civil rights at the Lincoln Memorial, "We are faced with a bipartisan, Jim Crow policy. And we are not going to have a successful bipartisan foreign policy until we wipe out our bipartisan, Jim Crow policy!" Audience applauds.

b&w newsreel - politics in the news, capitol hill - black demonstrations protest removal of Adam Clayton Powell, Georgia state legislation session - segregationist voted in, Hubert Humphrey welcomes new senators - 1st black - American senator, Bahamas elections - people voting, civil rights, African-American and U.S.A. history

ORIG. COLOR 200 SIL. VS OF LONG LINE OF PEOPLE WAITING OUTSIDE OF CHJURCH. VS INSIDE CHURCH, WHERE FORMER CONGRESSMAN ADAM CLAYTON POWELL LAYS IN STATE, PEOPLE WALK BY COFFIN. CI: FUNERALS: ADAM CLAYTON POWELL. PERS: POWELL, ADAM CLAYTON(ABOUT).

Politics In The News [Demonstration for Adam Clayton Powell]

Multiple auto accident 127th and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. - Tape shows car being towed, various shots of cars involved, RMP on scene, various shots car involved, ambulance on scene, street sign (7/16 WL/JM)

00:00:00:00 [World chess champion Garry Kasparov plays simultaneous matches with co Natl Champs from Adam Clayton Powell Jr. High to promote the Chess in Schools program] MS Kasparov walks back &a ...

Interview Re: New York City Council

Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson appears in Harlem, NYC

JUNE 22, 1996 DEADLY HARLEM MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT (NO BODY) ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BLVD AND WEST 130 ST, MANHATTAN -NYPD HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS INVESTIGATE ACCIDENT, FLARES IN STREET, VICTIM'S HELMET AND PIECES OF MOTORCYCLE, QUIET INTERSECTION -STREET SIGN: ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BLVD AND WEST 130 ST

Fourteen people were injured when a Harlem apartment building went up in flames yesterday, and residents say that blaze was an accident waiting to happen. The fire started a little after 5pm yesterday in a building on 114th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. It took more that 120-firefighters go get the two alarm blaze under control. Afterwards, residents characterized the building as a firetrap. None of the fourteen people who were hurt in the fire, five suffered serious injuries. The Red Cross is providing temporary shelter for six families whose apartments were damaged or destroyed in the blaze.

James Meredith speaks to the press after being chosen by the Republicans as their candidate to run against Congressman Adam Clayton Powell in an upcoming special election. The Civil Rights figure, Meredith, is seen talking to reporters. Location: New York United States USA. Date: March 10, 1967.

Congressman Adam Clayton Powell comments on payments he will make after a hearing for financial misconduct as a committee chair. He was stripped of his committee chairship in January 1967. Master in Apple Pro Res 422 HQ 29.97fps 1080p.

Part 8 of 11 - b&w documentary on March on Washington D.C. - 1960s - civil rights - black African-American history - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives I Have a Dream speech - huge crowd around Washington monument - Adam Clayton Powell stands to right of Dr. M.L.K. - Protest - DC - D.C.