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Delegates hold signs for Roosevelt at the 1944 Democratic National Convention.
Delegates hold signs for Roosevelt at the 1944 Democratic National Convention.
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A crowd of teenagers cheer and wave holding a newspaper stating Dillinger Slain!'
A crowd of teenagers cheer and wave holding a newspaper stating Dillinger Slain!'
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Scenes of small yachts and crew members competing in Chicago Star boat race
MWS nice tracking shot of six boats (Star-class yachts) racing across Lake Michigan / MS three boats leaning heavily to one side, Chicago skyline in background / PAN boat coming toward camera changes direction, two-man crew visible on...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Sailors hang on the sides of their yachts to change direction and prevent capsizing during Chicago race
VS tight shots of Star-class yachts racing toward camera with two man crew leaning over side to prevent capsizing / MS two boats in race as crew member of boat closest to camera climbs over while his partner hangs over the opposite side,...
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Crowds riled up for Democratic and Republican Party rallies in Chicago
Outdoor Republican rally including banner with 'HOOVER' letters / LS backs of Democratic rally attendees cheering and waving hats in air, with bandstand holding Democratic candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt in BG / Note: exact day not known
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Republican Convention in Chicago in 1952
Various shots crowded convention floor with people carrying signs and wearing hats supporting General Dwight Eisenhower / MS Illinois Senator Everett Dirksen speaking from podium in front of microphones, can read National Republican...
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Delegates on the floor at the 1952 Republican National Convention in Chicago
Delegates on floor of the International Amphitheatre in Chicago during Republican National Convention as speaker at bottom right, with his back to camera, addresses the gathering; delegates cheer, raise hats and signs / pan applauding,...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Convention floor at the 1952 Republican National Convention in Chicago
VS delegates on the convention floor of the International Amphitheatre during the Republican National Convention; some have signs 'IKE', some men wear visors inscribed 'TAFT' / VS the convention floor and the speaker's podium / VS crowd,...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Activity in rail freight yards in Chicago and Lincoln Park, NJ, in 1939
Close view of freight train moving past camera / CU wheels of freight cars rolling by on tracks / close view of freight train rolling past camera / freight cars rolling by themselves along tracks in freight yard / man standing beside...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Replica of Paris at 1933 Chicago World's Fair
Sign above door of building that days 'Old Heidelberg Inn'/ group of singers performing in front of inn, crowd watching / replica of large ocean liner, sign saying on top of it saying 'Paris' / people walking up gangway to replica of...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Replica of old Belgian village at 1933 Chicago World's Fair
People walking up and down avenue, buildings in background / people walking up and down street in replica of old Belgian town / people walking on streets in replica of town / tilt up replica of building with tower and cupola / two shots...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Replica of 18th Century US plantation house at 1933 Chicago World's Fair
Three shots of men and women in wigs and 18th Century costumes dancing on facade of house / crowd of people walking across raised walkway / crowd walking up and down avenue of / crowd walking past facade of 'Frank Buck's Jungle Camp' /...
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Chicago Freezes over as Polar Vortex Sweeps in
CLEAN: Exterior shots of Chicago's skyline including the Willis Tower in snow and ice as a result of a 'polar vortex'. Chicago Freezes over as Polar Vortex Sweeps in on January 06, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois (Footage by Sky News/Getty...
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Fire at Stateville Correctional Center in 1931
VS an interior, barred room in flame; dark figures in silhouette run toward and past camera
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Big Ten college track and field meet at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois
Title card: "World marks fall in Big Ten track championship meet - Bennett of Ohio ties record in 100-yard dash at Dyche Stadium in Evanston, Ill." / runners racing towards camera in 100 yard dash / title card: "Saling of Iowa sails over...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Audience cheers and claps at Franklin Roosevelt campaign event at Chicago Stadium
VS-PAN huge audience applauding / portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt flanked by American flags above audience, people on balcony and above, cheering / quick shot audience and mounted speakers / people clapping as Roosevelt makes...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Scenes from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, a/k/a "Century of Progress"
Aerial site of the World's Fair / crowd of Fair visitors on long walkway bordered by flags / night view of Fair attractions / Note: exact day not known
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Still photos of people involved in killing by FBI of bank robber John Dillinger in Chicago
Photo of US Attorney General Homer Stille Cummings on left and FBI agent Melvin Purvis who supervised killing of Dillinger / photo of Polly Hamilton, Dillinger's girlfriend / photo of FBI agent Samuel P. Cowley, assistant to Purvis, at...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Kids compete in pie-eating contest as grown-ups look on and cheer
Title card: "FLEXIBLE PANS BEST FOR PIES - Chicago's young hopefuls show that you can't improve on nature when it comes to holding pastry" / LS boys sitting at long picnic table commence pie-eating contest as others look on / MLS boys'...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Joe Bellocq paddles raft of his own making on long distance trip to Chicago for the World's Fair
Title card: "Modern Sinbad! Joe Bellocq paddles odd raft to Chicago as World Fair wonder" / two shots of Bellocq paddling raft on Lake Michigan towards Chicago / Bellocq approaching shore in raft / men pulling raft out of water / empty...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Henry Horner and William Dieterich on possibility of winning 1932 election
Title card: "Judge Horner and Dieterich Sure of Victory - Democratic nominees for Governor and Senator discuss campaign in Chicago as election approaches" / Illinois judge Henry Horner sits and speaks with state legislator William...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Northwestern Wildcats in college football on November 12, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois
Title card: "Notre Dame Licks Weight in Wildcats - Northwestern finds Fighting Irish machine too powerful at South Bend, Indiana" / Elevation shot Northwestern kicks off to Notre Dame and ball is run for touchdown / Various Shots passes,...