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Constructing Levittown, PA houses
/ wood frame of houses under construction / LS of half constructed houses / workers milling about. Constructing Levittown, PA houses on January 01, 1955 in Levittown, Pennsylvania (Footage by Getty Images)
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President Dwight Eisenhower inspects new nuclear reactor at Penn State University in State College, PA, and gives speech
Title "At Penn State - President gives new plan for peaceful atom" superimposed over Eisenhower walking along with university officials / words on gateway pillar saying "The Pennsylvania State University" / shot of exterior of building...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Republican National Chairman Leonard Hall visits Pres. Dwight Eisenhower in Gettysburg, PA
Title: "President 'Talks Politics' - Party Chairman Hall Gettysburg visitor" / Republican National Chairman Leonard Hall arrives at Pres. Dwight Eisenhower's Gettysburg office, waves as he approaches and passes as he enters building /...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Researchers use man-made lightning to test electrical utility equipment
CU sphere gap / ECU sphere gap, man-made lightning flashes / MS three men behind protective barrier cover their ears as lighting stroke generator buzzes and pops / MS same, with two men this time / VS fuse gap cutout; buzzes, pops,...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Kamala Harris, George W. Bush arrive in Shanksville to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
US Vice President Kamala Harris, former President George W. Bush and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland arrive ahead of a solemn ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, at the site of a crash...
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Actors impersonating the Founding Fathers reenact the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Actors impersonating the Founding Fathers reenact the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Effects of man-made lightning on wooden pole with and without transformer attached
/ VS wooden pole shows damage and small flames, partly shatters from electric explosion / VS new type of transformer on wooden pole, lighting causes no visible damage / Note: exact day not known; film has nitrate deterioration
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Dedication of the Roselia Foundling and Maternity Hospital in Pittsburgh, 1956
Title card: "Pittsburgh Variety Club Hospital Dedicated" / EXT bldg with lettering "Roselia Foundling and Maternity Hospital" / Pan down to lettering on wall in front of bldg that reads "Variety Clubs Philip Murray Memorial" / Pan EXT...
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Penn Relays college track meet at Franklin Field in Philadelphia
Title "Fast Stepping Youth" superimposed over runners racing / overhead wide shot of infield and runners racing on track / crowd in stands / close shot of starter John McHugh telling runners to take their marks / runners in starting...
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US Figure Skating Tournament in Philadelphia
Title "Jenkins, Albright retain figure skating crowns" superimposed over Olympic champion skater Hayes Alan Jenkins performing skating routine / two shots of Jenkins performing routine / crowd in stands applauding / three shots of...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
President Dwight D. Eisenhower launches his re-election campaign from his farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Title card: "At Gettysburg -- Campaign Kick-Off" / EXT Eisenhower home at farm / Pan over to Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower riding on golf cart / Eisenhower steps off cart / Eisenhower shakes hands with Leonard Hall, Republican National...
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Pilot Apollo Soucek flies Naval Aircraft Factory PN-12 seaplane
Person leans into cockpit of a PN-12 seaplane with propellers spinning / men standing around small barometer / men in suits watch man enter cockpit / CU Navy pilot Apollo Soucek dons leather helmet and enters cockpit / VS airplane takes...
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1956 Olympic gymnastics tryouts
Title: "Looking Ahead to the Olympic Games" superimposed over Olympic flame / title: "Gymnastic Squad Named" superimposed over gymnasts in action / Pennsylvania State University holds Olympic tryouts and Amateur Athletic Union...
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Schenectady, NY beats Colton, CA for Little League championship
Title "Baseball - Little League World Series" superimposed over teams on field, color guard stands in center / marching band and teams parade before crowds in stands / Schenectady team marching, front player carries sign shaped like...
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50th Anniversary of the Nickelodeon is celebrated in inventor's hometown of Pittsburgh
Title: "50 Years after the Nickelodeon" superimposed over man turning wheel on early motion picture projector / high angle Pan Pittsburgh skyscrapers and bridges / Banner hanging above street says "Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the...
Hearst Metrotone News
A plant worker places a Radiation Hazard label on a container at the first civilian Atomic Power Plant.
A plant worker places a Radiation Hazard label on a container at the first civilian Atomic Power Plant.
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Model prison in Concordville, PA, with no-contact visitor booths and light beam alarm system
EXT prison / MS visitors lined up in booths to talk to inmates / MCU man looks thru window of visiting booth / MS prisoners lined up in booths / MS prisoners wash hands in circular sink / MS two African-American prisoners iron clothes /...
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Pennsylvania Governor John S. Fine speaks about the state he governs
Title card: "'Pennsylvania Week'" superimposed over Pennsylvania state seal / PA Gov. John S. Fine seated at desk between retired Navy Commodore William W. Behrens, at left, and state chairman of "Pennsylvania Week" Ross L. Leffler, at...
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Miss America parade; state contestants in cars with signs; floats
Title card: "Paramount News Issue No 8" / title "Miss America - Beauty, Poise, Talent" superimposed over parade at night / high angle shot Miss America float pulled by jeep, crowd on side / closer shot float / women on swan floats / Miss...
Hearst Metrotone News
Workers sort coins on a conveyor belt after machinery makes the coins.
Workers sort coins on a conveyor belt after machinery makes the coins.
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Dr. Earl Danford Bond, Director of Mental Hygiene of Pennsylvania Hospital, wins award for public service
Title card: "Director of Mental Hygiene of Pennsylvania Hospital expresses his appreciation of honor" / psychiatrist Dr. Earl Danford Bond holding small chest talking to camera after being awarded the Philadelphia Award (established by...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers address at Gettysburg, PA
Title card; "Roosevelt's Gettysburg Address!" / Pres. Franklin Roosevelt standing at podium at Gettysburg National Cemetery / crowd gathered to hear speech / three shots of US military airplanes flying overhead / Roosevelt speaking /...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
10-car pile-up during NASCAR race Langhorne Speedway causes race to be halted after the 83rd lap
Title superimposed on a burning wreck, "Hot Finish! 10 Race Cars pile up in Flames" / VS numerous shots of the cars whizzing past; a car collides and flips over; A car with an X drives past and the wrecks begin with one crashing through...
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Army beats Navy in college football at Philadelphia
Title superimposed on Philadelphia's Municipal Stadium, "The Army-Navy Game" / Navy midshipmen and Army cadets marching in unison; seen between goalposts and high in the grandstands / The underdog Army Cadets team takes to the field;...