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2022
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Video Advisory - Key West Celebrates 200th Anniversary of Designation as U.S. Territory
Summary
A celebration is underway in Key West to mark its bicentennial - the 200th anniversary of the island being formally claimed as a United States territory.
Key West 200th Celebration
In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, five Key West youngsters display ceremonial keys Friday, March 25, 2022, beside a granite time capsule in Key West, Fla. Presented during Key West's 200th anniversary celebration marking the date of March 25, 1822, when U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Perry formally claimed the island as a United States territory, the keys designate the children as ambassadors for a planned 250th anniversary celebration. Clockwise from front left are Ryan Bryk, 7; Ralphael Weitzman, 11; Gabriella Pichardo, 11; Chloe Blackwell, 13; and Leilani Barnes, 7. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Rob O'Neal/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)
Key West 200th Celebration
U.S. Senator Rick Scott, center left, watches as Rafael Penalver, center right, preservationist and board president of Key West's San Carlos Institute, prepares to place an artwork in the island's bicentennial time capsule Friday, March 25, 2022, in Key West, Fla. Scott placed a Navy cap inside the granite time capsule, which was dedicated during a waterfront ceremony commemorating the 200th anniversary of March 25, 1822, when U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Perry formally claimed Key West as a United States territory. The capsule is to be opened in 50 years. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Rob O'Neal/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)
KEY WEST, Fla. -- A celebration is underway in Key West to mark its bicentennial - the 200th anniversary of the island being formally claimed as a United States territory.
A Friday afternoon ceremony commemorated the date of March 25, 1822, when U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Perry, under orders from the Navy, planted the American flag on island soil.
Weekend event highlights included a Navy color guard presentation and flag raising on Key West's Mallory Square that symbolized Perry's momentous act.
"What this day means to the City of Key West -- we have so many people here that are so proud of our community," said Key West Mayor Terri Johnston.
Five Key West children were designated to be ambassadors at the island's 250th anniversary celebration, when the time capsule is to be opened.
After comments from dignitaries including U.S. Senator Rick Scott, who placed a signed Navy cap into the time capsule, the ceremony concluded with presentations by Bahamian officials and an impromptu Junkanoo jam of island rhythms.
Bicentennial festivities continue Saturday with a Heritage Festival at Truman Waterfront Park and a silent, eco-friendly drone fireworks display. Key West's Custom House Museum features the "Key West 200" exhibit, chronicling the island's colorful heritage and evolution, through early December.
Perry sailed to Key West on the U.S.S. Shark to physically claim the island as a U.S. territory. His original logbook, detailing his voyage and arrival, was recently presented to the local library's Florida History Department for permanent safekeeping.
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Story: Key West Celebrates 200th Anniversary of Designation as U.S. Territory
Locator Super: Key West, Fla.
Video: Video Footage is available on the Florida Keys News Bureau's FTP server (download details below) or can be download via Google Drive link.
B-roll includes bicentennial ceremony, military flag raising, time capsule filling, and comments by dignitaries including Captain Mark Sohaney, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Key West (:20 to :33). SOTs with Key West Mayor Teri Johnston (1:49 to 2:15).
TRT: 2:15
Filename: KeyWest200.mp4
Video Source: Florida Keys
A Friday afternoon ceremony commemorated the date of March 25, 1822, when U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Perry, under orders from the Navy, planted the American flag on island soil.
Weekend event highlights included a Navy color guard presentation and flag raising on Key West's Mallory Square that symbolized Perry's momentous act.
"What this day means to the City of Key West -- we have so many people here that are so proud of our community," said Key West Mayor Terri Johnston.
"As you can hear though the speeches, we're a very resilient community who have overcome many obstacles in the past 200 years, and we are still here today better than ever - and it's a tribute and testament to the hardy souls that call Key West home and have for 200 years," said Johnston.
Several hundred people attended the waterfront ceremony, which featured the filling of a granite time capsule with items that included mementos and letters from officials and schoolchildren, flags and badges, and even a commemorative bicentennial bottle of locally-distilled rum.Five Key West children were designated to be ambassadors at the island's 250th anniversary celebration, when the time capsule is to be opened.
After comments from dignitaries including U.S. Senator Rick Scott, who placed a signed Navy cap into the time capsule, the ceremony concluded with presentations by Bahamian officials and an impromptu Junkanoo jam of island rhythms.
Bicentennial festivities continue Saturday with a Heritage Festival at Truman Waterfront Park and a silent, eco-friendly drone fireworks display. Key West's Custom House Museum features the "Key West 200" exhibit, chronicling the island's colorful heritage and evolution, through early December.
Perry sailed to Key West on the U.S.S. Shark to physically claim the island as a U.S. territory. His original logbook, detailing his voyage and arrival, was recently presented to the local library's Florida History Department for permanent safekeeping.
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Story: Key West Celebrates 200th Anniversary of Designation as U.S. Territory
Locator Super: Key West, Fla.
Video: Video Footage is available on the Florida Keys News Bureau's FTP server (download details below) or can be download via Google Drive link.
B-roll includes bicentennial ceremony, military flag raising, time capsule filling, and comments by dignitaries including Captain Mark Sohaney, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Key West (:20 to :33). SOTs with Key West Mayor Teri Johnston (1:49 to 2:15).
TRT: 2:15
Filename: KeyWest200.mp4
Video Source: Florida Keys
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