Videos from the 1985 Chicago Bears Visit to the White House (23-00029-P)

The 1985 Chicago Bears football team visited the White House on October 7, 2011, to celebrate their Super Bowl Championship.  They were not invited at the time they won due to the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion.

This includes footage shot by the official videographer from the reception, inside and outside the White House.  Footage includes interviews with players, people posing with the Super Bowl trophy, and the U. S. Marine Band playing.  

74 video clips

  • Videos

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Audiovisual Records

     Communications Agency, White House (WHCA)

     Obama Administration Material

          Tape 610 Da 85 Bears - 10/07/2011, 37 clips

          Tape 1778 Da 85 Bears - 10/07/2011, 37 clips (These 37 clips are duplicates of the videos from Tape 610.  These videos can be made available upon request.)

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