Vintage Stock Footage
1969 Washington DC
92 clips filmed in Washington DC between 1960 and 1968, from 3 source reels, 5 to 28 seconds long. These clips are licensed through Pond5; Stockfilm does not hold direct-license masters for this set yet.
Licensed through Pond5 · no direct-license masters for this set yet
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1964: the camera zooms slowly upwards to show the top of an old tree WASHINGTON
1964: a large bronze statue sits atop a pedestal in a city as cars drive past
1964: people standing outside the opening of an ivy covered building WASHINGTON
1964: it looks like a group of flowers and also like yellow frame
1964: a sign showing the level of current elevation. WASHINGTON DC
1964: aerial view of a forested area with few buildings WASHINGTON DC
1964: the front of the united states capitol building on a sunny day. WASHINGTON
1961: The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington
1968: Newly built DC stadium before it was RFK stadium.
1960: aerial of washington d.c. in the sunny, clear mid-day WASHINGTON DC
1968: Tomb of George Washington.
1963: Washington National Monument shining pillar of democratic light.
1963: Tourists enjoy Washington National Monument reflecting pond.
1963: Women climbing stairs roman collumnes style public building.
1963: Washington National Monument reflecting pond minimal crowds.
1960: city roads and traffic, lights and sculptures alongside the road.
1968: Scenes of caged monkeys in different settings.
1961: statue of military men raising the flag on iwo jima being constructed
1960: nicely dressed older lady & young man walking up the stone steps of a
1960: party of people carrying assorted coats and purses, walking down steps
1962: man poses in front of a stately building while a crowd walks in
1964: a palace with a flag at the top and a fountain
1964: a sign board represents skyline drive and a car moving backside
1964: old video of the lincoln memorial on a loop taken from an old camera
92 of these clips are licensed through a partner marketplace. Search 1969 Washington DC on Pond5 or on Shutterstock, or request specific footage.
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 92 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- buildings37
- landmarks34
- sky25
- people24
- view18
- trees16
- monument14
- architecture13
- travel13
- attraction12
Source reels
3 physical reels behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1969 Washington DC footage is available?
92 clips of home movie footage filmed in Washington DC between 1960 and 1968, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are buildings, landmarks, sky, people and view.
What format was 1969 Washington DC footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (3 reels). 1960s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm and on Super 8, which reached buyers in 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
None yet. All 92 clips on this page are licensed through Pond5; each clip page links to its Pond5 listing.
Which reels did this footage come from?
3 physical source reels, including reels 1213, 1708 and 2540. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1969 Washington DC stock footage commercially?
Yes, through Pond5. Open any clip on this page for its Pond5 listing and license terms. Contact Stockfilm if you need a direct-license shortlist for this location and year.
Where can I download 1969 Washington DC archival footage?
Open a clip page and follow its Pond5 link; Pond5 delivers the download after purchase.