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American Experience: Chasing the Moon, Part 3, Magnificent Desolation
directed by Robert Stone; produced by Ray Rothrock, Keith Haviland and Daniel Aegerter, Robert Stone Productions, in American Experience: Chasing the Moon, Part 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2019), 1 hour 54 mins
Magnificent Desolation, which covers 1969-1970, takes Americans to the moon and back. The final episode also considers what happens to scientific and engineering programs - and to a country - after national goals have been achieved.
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directed by Robert Stone; produced by Ray Rothrock, Keith Haviland and Daniel Aegerter, Robert Stone Productions, in American Experience: Chasing the Moon, Part 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2019), 1 hour 54 mins
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Magnificent Desolation, which covers 1969-1970, takes Americans to the moon and back. The final episode also considers what happens to scientific and engineering programs - and to a country - after national goals have been achieved.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ray Rothrock, Keith Haviland, Daniel Aegerter, Robert Stone Productions
Author / Creator
Robert Stone
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Experience: Chasing the Moon
Person Discussed
Gene Kranz, 1933-, Mike Collins, 1930-, Edwin Eugene Aldrin, 1930-, Neil Armstrong, 1930-2012, Wernher Von Braun, 1912-1977
Topic / Theme
Space exploration, Space Race, 1957-1975, Science and Technology, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2019 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
Historical Event
Space Race, 1957-1975
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Universal Newsreels, Release 7, January 18, 1962
in Universal Newsreels, Release 7 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1962, originally published 1962), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the explosion of a weather balloon satellite.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 7 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1962, originally published 1962), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the explosion of a weather balloon satellite.
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"ECHO" EXPLODES: BLAST DESTROYS BALLOON IN SPACE:
"Echo Two", a balloon satellite similar to the one launched in 1960 and still orbiting the earth is launched fr...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the explosion of a weather balloon satellite.
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"ECHO" EXPLODES: BLAST DESTROYS BALLOON IN SPACE:
"Echo Two", a balloon satellite similar to the one launched in 1960 and still orbiting the earth is launched from Cape Canaveral. As it separates from the the Thor rocket an explosion rips the thin skin and a sky-borne camera records the spectacular results.
TROOPS AIRLIFTED TO AND FROM EUROPE:
Six thousand American soldiers are flown to Europe in a round-the-clock test of a mass airlift of fighting men. It proves the feasibility of sending fighting man overnight to any spot on the globe. German troops arrive in the U. S. aboard a German military plane to undergo training in the handling of NIKE defensive missiles.
BRITONS VACCINATED IN SMALLPOX SCARE:
By the tens of thousands the British flock to health centers to be innoculated after five deaths from smallpox are reported. The spread of the disease is traced to a carrier from Pakistan.
RED SALESMAN IN GHANA:
The Soviet Union's top salesman of Communist doctrine gets the VIP treatment in Ghana as he arrives with a briefcase full of promises..... First Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan is trying to sell Red influence to President Nkrumah who refuses to commit himself.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT is inaugurated for his Second term as President after defeating Alf Landon of Kansas, taking 46 out of 48 States. As President Kennedy does 25 years later, he asks Congress for special powers to combat business recession.
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Date Written / Recorded
1962
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1962-01-18, 1962
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Scientific research, Spacecraft, Space Race, 1957-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
Space Race, 1957-1975
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Universal Newsreels, Release 15, February 19, 1959
in Universal Newsreels, Release 15 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1959, originally published 1959), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about avalanches and spacecraft.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 15 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1959, originally published 1959), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about avalanches and spacecraft.
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UNITED STATES ORBITS FIRST WEATHER EYE SATELLITE
At Cape Canaveral, Florida, a satellite that will keep a watchful weather eye on the earth is shot into orbit without a hitch. It is this nation's sixth satellite...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about avalanches and spacecraft.
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UNITED STATES ORBITS FIRST WEATHER EYE SATELLITE
At Cape Canaveral, Florida, a satellite that will keep a watchful weather eye on the earth is shot into orbit without a hitch. It is this nation's sixth satellite and its launching is hailed as the dawn of a new era global weather-wise.
AVALANCHE LOOMS OVER SWISS HAMLET:
A massive accumulation of rock and ice is inching its way down the mountainside to destroy the village at the foot of the mountain. For days it has been hovering ominously over the Swiss Alpine hamlet which has been evacuated by its inhabitants. Many of them have taken up watch from a nearby Mountain top to witness the dreaded moment that is drawing near. With thaws increasing.
SMOG HELMET IS SNUG:
A Martian-type head gear startles Londoners. A pretty girl demonstrates and tests the new anti-smog device. A plastic bubble that supplies air-conditioning to the wearer. The inventor was thoughtful in the matter of osculation and perhaps a sip-of-a-soda! Made room for both......
AQUA-KITING:
Water-skiers ever alert for new twists go airborne in the world's very first aqua-kite contest. As long as they're aloft everythings peachy- but awkward spills are sloppy and splashy.
HOWLS AND HIGHLIGHTS in the New York Golden Gloves finals. The largest and zestiest crowd in 9 years turns out to cheer the champions of tomorrow in a series that crackled with spirit and gumption.
TYLER DRIVES U.S. SLED TO WORLD TITLE:
At St. Moritz, Switzerland, the climax of the world's bobsled championship. It's Art Tyler's cool precision driving - in a tricky and treacherous race that brings the U.S.A. its first 4-man bobsled championship crown since 1953. Italy's sled was second. West Germany's entry came in third.
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Date Written / Recorded
1959
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1959-02-19, 1959
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Weather, Spacecraft, Space Race, 1957-1975, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
Space Race, 1957-1975
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Universal Newsreels, Release 18, February 28, 1966
in Universal Newsreels, Release 18 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1966, originally published 1966), 6 mins
MOON COMES NEARER The United States successfully completes a first step on the way to the Moon as the giant Saturn hurls an Apollo Moonship 5,500 miles down-range. The shoot almost failed as the automatic systems cut off 3 seconds before ignition. However, technicians backed up the countdown and tried again. The g...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 18 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1966, originally published 1966), 6 mins
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MOON COMES NEARER The United States successfully completes a first step on the way to the Moon as the giant Saturn hurls an Apollo Moonship 5,500 miles down-range. The shoot almost failed as the automatic systems cut off 3 seconds before ignition. However, technicians backed up the countdown and tried again. The gamble paid off handsomely! GHANA REVOLT: Prime Minister Nkrumah is overthrown in a military coup after he leaves Ghana for a visit to P...
MOON COMES NEARER The United States successfully completes a first step on the way to the Moon as the giant Saturn hurls an Apollo Moonship 5,500 miles down-range. The shoot almost failed as the automatic systems cut off 3 seconds before ignition. However, technicians backed up the countdown and tried again. The gamble paid off handsomely! GHANA REVOLT: Prime Minister Nkrumah is overthrown in a military coup after he leaves Ghana for a visit to Peiping "to achieve peace in Vietnam". Nkrumah took over in a one-man rule after Ghana won its independence, jailed his foes and began a despotic rule. Now, however, he's just another unemployed exile. A WINTER'S TALE: Once again the Eastern Seaboard is reminded that winter is never over until Jack Frost gets a hot-foot that will send him scurrying on his way. Five to fourteen inches of snow blanket the East...and the only optimistic note is: maybe it'll ease next summer's water shortage. SPORTS HERE'S MUD IN YOUR EYE: How the Spanish do carry on when they stage a bike race. In this slog and peddle epic, the 40 contestants make their way over muddy hill and muddy dale, walking mostly - and peddling when they can. At least the winner cleans up...prize money. CLARKE ADDS ANOTHER RECORD: Don Clarke, the greatest distance runner of all time, sets a new indoor mark in the two-mile indoor meet at San Francisco, clipping two seconds from the 3-year-old record. The fleet-footed Australian leads all the way as he winds up his season in a blistering blaze of glory...
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MOON COMES NEARER
The United States successfully completes a first step on the way to the Moon as the giant Saturn hurls an Apollo Moonship 5,500 miles down-range.
The shoot almost failed as the automatic systems cut off 3 seconds before ignition. However, technicians backed up the countdown and tried again. The gamble paid off handsomely!
GHANA REVOLT:
Prime Minister Nkrumah is overthrown in a military coup after he leaves Ghana for a visit to Peiping "to achieve peace in Vietnam". Nkrumah took over in a one-man rule after Ghana won its independence, jailed his foes and began a despotic rule. Now, however, he's just another unemployed exile.
A WINTER'S TALE:
Once again the Eastern Seaboard is reminded that winter is never over until Jack Frost gets a hot-foot that will send him scurrying on his way. Five to fourteen inches of snow blanket the East...and the only optimistic note is: maybe it'll ease next summer's water shortage.
SPORTS
HERE'S MUD IN YOUR EYE:
How the Spanish do carry on when they stage a bike race. In this slog and peddle epic, the 40 contestants make their way over muddy hill and muddy dale, walking mostly - and peddling when they can. At least the winner cleans up... prize money.
CLARKE ADDS ANOTHER RECORD:
Don Clarke, the greatest distance runner of all time, sets a new indoor mark in the two-mile indoor meet at San Francisco, clipping two seconds from the 3-year-old record. The fleet-footed Australia leads all the way as he wins season in a blistering blaze of glory...........
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Date Written / Recorded
1966
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1966-02-28, 1966
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Spacecraft, Space Race, 1957-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
Space Race, 1957-1975
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Universal Newsreels, Release 19, March 1, 1962
in Universal Newsreels, Release 19 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1962, originally published 1962), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about an airplane crash in New York and a parade for astronaut John Glenn.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about an airplane crash in New York and a parade for astronaut John Glenn.
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PLANE TRAGEDY: 95 DIE IN JET TAKEOFF:
Triumph and Tragedy in New York. Just an hour before the arrival of Astronaut JOHN GLENN'S plane in...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about an airplane crash in New York and a parade for astronaut John Glenn.
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PLANE TRAGEDY: 95 DIE IN JET TAKEOFF:
Triumph and Tragedy in New York. Just an hour before the arrival of Astronaut JOHN GLENN'S plane in New York, a Jet liner crashes as it takes off from a nearby airport. Killing all 95 aboard.
NEW YORK ROARS WELCOME TO A S T R O N A U T S
There's been nothing like it before in Gotham! From the days of Lindbergh the City has had some mammoth receptions but nothing like the roaring tribute that New Yorkers pay to COLONEL JOHN H. GLENN,JR. and his fellow spacemen. The first American to orbit the earth expresses himself as "overwhelmed" by it all- and he almost was----- as police lines were broken time after time as people fought to get closer to The Man Of The Hour! COLONEL GLENN was given everything by the people--- everything but s p a c e!
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Date Written / Recorded
1962
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1962-03-01, 1962
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
John Glenn, 1921-2016
Topic / Theme
Parades, Space exploration, Aircraft accidents, Space Race, 1957-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
Space Race, 1957-1975
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Universal Newsreels, Release 22, March 14, 1960
in Universal Newsreels, Release 22 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1960, originally published 1960), 7 mins
Space pioneer: The Pioneer V space laboratory is launched; Navy transport crash in Spanish Sierra; Japan's Royal baby: First scenes of Japan's royal baby Prince Hiro; an exhibition of Colombian art spans 3500 years; Table Tennis Championships; Figure Skating Championship.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 22 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1960, originally published 1960), 7 mins
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Space pioneer: The Pioneer V space laboratory is launched; Navy transport crash in Spanish Sierra; Japan's Royal baby: First scenes of Japan's royal baby Prince Hiro; an exhibition of Colombian art spans 3500 years; Table Tennis Championships; Figure Skating Championship.
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SPACE P...
Space pioneer: The Pioneer V space laboratory is launched; Navy transport crash in Spanish Sierra; Japan's Royal baby: First scenes of Japan's royal baby Prince Hiro; an exhibition of Colombian art spans 3500 years; Table Tennis Championships; Figure Skating Championship.
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SPACE PIONEER:
The Pioneer V space laboratory, launched by a Thor-Able rocket, soars Sunward at an speed of 25,000 miles-an-hour. Its radio, powered by solar cells, broadcasts data from deep space farther and longer than any other cosmic probe ever.
CRASH IN SPANISH SIERRA:
Spanish and U.S. rescue teams reach a crashed Navy transport atop an 8,000 foot peak in the Sierra Nevada range, to bring out all aboard alive, after 2 days in which blizzards force rescuers to take shelter with the rescued in the wrecked fuselage.
JAPAN'S ROYAL BABY:
First scenes of Japan's royal baby Prince Hiro as with his mother, the commoner Princess Michiko, he leaves the hospital. The entire nation cheers and eagerly watches every step in his upbringing as marking further progress in the new tradition of Democracy.
COLOMBIAN ART SHOW:
In Miami, an exhibition of Colombian art spans 3500 years, revealing a rich and ancient culture far predating Christopher Columbus in our South American neighbor, and showing a vigorous modern school of art as well.
TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS:
In Washington, D.C., the National Table Tennis championships. In doubles and singles matches, flashing action and a blazing pace, as the favored New York champions are upset and the crowns pass to new heads.
FIGURE SKATING CHIMP-IONSHIP:
In Switzerland, Davos the Chimp cuts some stylish capers on the ice, skating with a skill and artistry many people would be happy to match. Davos pirouettes, somersaults, and carves many a fancy figure in a hilarious and near-incredible performance.
No monkey business about it!
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Date Written / Recorded
1960
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1960-03-14, 1960
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Spacecraft, Space Race, 1957-1975, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
Space Race, 1957-1975
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Universal Newsreels, Release 22, March 14, 1966
in Universal Newsreels, Release 22 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1966, originally published 1966), 6 mins
BEATRIX WEDS: It was the rocky road to romance for Princess Beatrix, but the great day finally arrives as she is wed to Claus Von Amsberg, a German commoner who now becomes a Dutch prince. The pair are wed in a civil ceremony before religious rites at West church. Smoke bombs and boos mar the ceremony as many in t...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 22 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1966, originally published 1966), 6 mins
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BEATRIX WEDS: It was the rocky road to romance for Princess Beatrix, but the great day finally arrives as she is wed to Claus Von Amsberg, a German commoner who now becomes a Dutch prince. The pair are wed in a civil ceremony before religious rites at West church. Smoke bombs and boos mar the ceremony as many in the crowd protest the groom's nationality. However, once again, love conquers all. PHILIP THE ASTRONAUT: Speaking of royalty, a visiting...
BEATRIX WEDS: It was the rocky road to romance for Princess Beatrix, but the great day finally arrives as she is wed to Claus Von Amsberg, a German commoner who now becomes a Dutch prince. The pair are wed in a civil ceremony before religious rites at West church. Smoke bombs and boos mar the ceremony as many in the crowd protest the groom's nationality. However, once again, love conquers all. PHILIP THE ASTRONAUT: Speaking of royalty, a visiting amateur pilot is welcomed to the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston. Prince Philip, on a tour of the United States on behalf of the Variety Clubs, tries his hand at piloting a Gemini capsule in a simulated rendezvous with an Agena Rocket. He does alright, too. Maybe, if he's ever out of a job he could join the Astronauts' [Astros] team. . . . . . LONGDEN RETIRES: While still on the royalty gambit -- a King of the Turf retires. Jockey JOHNNY LONGDEN goes out in a blaze of glory as he rides his last mount at California's Santa Anita. He comes from behind on "George Royal" to win the San Juan Capistrano Handicap and make his mount the last of 6,032 winners he has ridden in his forty-year (40) career. Johnny is not leaving the track....he'll turn his fine hand to training horses.
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BEATRIX WEDS:
It was the rocky road to romance for Princess Beatrix, but the great day finally arrives as she is wed to Claus Von Amsberg, a German commoner who now becomes a Dutch prince. The pair are wed in a civil ceremony before religious rites at West church.
Smoke bombs and boos mar the ceremony as many in the crowd protest the groom's nationality. However, once again, love conquers all.
PHILIP THE ASTRONAUT:
Speaking of royalty, a visiting amateur pilot is welcomed to the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston. Prince Philip, on a tour of the United States on behalf of the Variety Clubs, tries his hand at piloting a Gemini capsule in a simulated rendezvous with an Agena Rocket. He does alright, too. Maybe, if he's ever out of a job he could join the Astronauts' team..........
LONGDEN RETIRES:
While still on the royalty gambit -- a King of the Turf retires. Jockey JOHNNY LONGDEN goes out in a blaze of glory as he rides his last mount at California's Santa Anita. He comes from behind on "George Royal" to win the San Juan Capistrano Handicap and make his mount the last of 6,032 winners he has ridden in his forty-year (40) career.
Johnny is not leaving the track....he'll turn his fine hand to training horses.
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Date Written / Recorded
1966
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1966-03-14, 1966
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-
Topic / Theme
International relations, Monarchs, Spacecraft, Space Race, 1957-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
Space Race, 1957-1975
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Universal Newsreels, Release 26, March 29, 1965
in Universal Newsreels, Release 26 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1965, originally published 1965), 6 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the University of California, Berkeley, Virgil I. Grissom, and parades.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 26 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1965, originally published 1965), 6 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the University of California, Berkeley, Virgil I. Grissom, and parades.
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ASTRONAUTS GIVEN HERO'S WELCOME
The nation rewards its heros. At the White House President Johnson congratulates Major Virgil Grissom as he awards h...
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the University of California, Berkeley, Virgil I. Grissom, and parades.
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ASTRONAUTS GIVEN HERO'S WELCOME
The nation rewards its heros. At the White House President Johnson congratulates Major Virgil Grissom as he awards him the Space Agency's Distinguished Service Medal...the second such medal the Major has received.
The Lt.-Commander John Young receives his reward for the epoch-making Gemini flight that opened a new era in Space.
Later, the Astronauts go to the Capitol for luncheon with Congressmen.
After a week-end of rest, a rousing reception in New York.
Despite chill winds and rain, Gotham roars a welcome to the Space heros as hundreds of thousands,(umbrellas aloft), hail the Heavenly Twins.
BROTHER BOB CLIMBS MEMORIAL PEAK:
In the rugged Yukon Territory - few miles north of the British Columbia border, the Canadian Government has named an unchartered mountain as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy. The first man to climb the peak is Senator Robert Kennedy, who carries the family flag to the top and plants it where no man has ever trod before.
Senator Kennedy had never climbed a mountain before. He says he will never climb another.
SPORTS
UNITED STATES WINS GYMNASTIC MEET:
The U.S. rarely takes part in gymnastics on an international scale, but an American team takes on one from Britain and comes out winner.
Uncle Sam's gymnasts did not so well in the Olympics but it looks like they are training seriously and mean to make a better showing next time around....in Mexico City.
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Date Written / Recorded
1965
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1965-03-29, 1965
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Virgil Ivan Grissom, 1926-1967
Topic / Theme
Awards, Parades, Space exploration, Colleges and universities, Space Race, 1957-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
Space Race, 1957-1975
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Universal Newsreels, Release 31, April 14, 1960
in Universal Newsreels, Release 31 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1960, originally published 1960), 6 mins
SPACE BEACON SATELLITE: At Cape Canaveral, a Thor-Able-Star rocket places the "Transit" satellite in orbit - an experimental space "lighthouse" whose radio beacon will make possible new and enormously improved navigational systems for airmen and mariners throughout the world. PRINCE HIRO AT HOME: In Tokyo, intimat...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 31 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1960, originally published 1960), 6 mins
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SPACE BEACON SATELLITE: At Cape Canaveral, a Thor-Able-Star rocket places the "Transit" satellite in orbit - an experimental space "lighthouse" whose radio beacon will make possible new and enormously improved navigational systems for airmen and mariners throughout the world. PRINCE HIRO AT HOME: In Tokyo, intimate family scenes of the infant Prince Hiro with his parents Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, despite the grandeur of imperial palace...
SPACE BEACON SATELLITE: At Cape Canaveral, a Thor-Able-Star rocket places the "Transit" satellite in orbit - an experimental space "lighthouse" whose radio beacon will make possible new and enormously improved navigational systems for airmen and mariners throughout the world. PRINCE HIRO AT HOME: In Tokyo, intimate family scenes of the infant Prince Hiro with his parents Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, despite the grandeur of imperial palace setting and the nobility of his descent, looking and acting like any adorable, weeks-old tot. AMPHIBIOUS CAR SHOWN: On Long Island, New York, a new amphibious sports car is shown. The amazing import can scoot along the open road, dart through traffic, or plunge off a ramp into deep water and cruise along at a brisk clip, navigating in fine style. This could make bridges out of style. MINI-MIDSHIPMEN BOXING: At Annapolis, the peanut brigade turns out for fisticuffs. Pee-Wee pugilists from Navy families face off in the squared circle, slinging gloves almost as big as they are themselves, in helter-skelter hi-jinks. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO In Italy, leaders of Britain, France and Italy confer on German rearmament in violation of the Versailles Treaty. American college students across the country join in tumultuous pacifist demonstrations. President Roosevelt returns from a two-week fishing trip to face the problems of the nation. Old political foes Herbert Hoover and Al Smith join in the plea for aid to the Salvation Army. Notables of the nation lead the high-style Easter Parade up New York's Avenue. Amelia Earhart completes a 1700-mile flight from Burbank, California to Mexico City. Aviatrix Bernadine King, flying less than a year, sets a new record, for upside down flight!
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SPACE BEACON SATELLITE
At Cape Canaveral, a Thor-Able-Star rocket places the "Transit" satellite in orbit - an experimental space "lighthouse" whose radio beacon will make possible new and enormously improved navigational systems for airmen and mariners throughout the world.
PRINCE HIRO AT HOME
In Tokyo, intimate family scenes of the infant Prince Hiro with his parents Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, despite the grandeur of imperial palace setting and the nobility of his descent, looking and acting like any adorable, weeks-old tot.
AMPHIBIOUS CAR SHOWN
On Long Island, New York, a new amphibious sports car is shown. The amazing import can scoot along the open road, dart through traffic, or plunge off a ramp into deep water and cruise along at a brisk clip, navigating in fine style. This could make bridges out of style.
MINI-MIDSHIPMEN BOXING
At Annapolis, the peanut brigade turns out for fisticuffs. Pee-wee pugilists from Navy families face off in the squared circle, slinging gloves almost as big as they are themselves, in helter-skelter hi-jinks.
25 YEARS AGO
In Italy, leaders of Britain, France and Italy confer on German rearmament in violation of the Versailles Treaty. American college students across the country join in tumultuous pacifist demonstrations. President Roosevelt returns from a two weeks fishing trip to face the problems of the nation. Old political foes Herbert Hoover and Al Smith join in a plea for aid to the Salvation Army. Notables of the nation lead the high-style Easter Parade up New York's Fifth Avenue. Amelia Earhart completes a 1700-mile flight from Burbank, California to Mexico City. Aviatrix Bernadine King, flying less than a year, sets a new record, for upside-down flight!
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Date Written / Recorded
1960
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Fred Maness
Date Published / Released
1960-04-14, 1960
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Fred Maness
Topic / Theme
Sciences, Space Race, 1957-1975, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1960 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
Historical Event
Space Race, 1957-1975
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Universal Newsreels, Release 35, April 26, 1962
in Universal Newsreels, Release 35 (Los Angeles, CA: Universal Pictures Company, 1962, originally published 1962), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about nuclear weapons testing.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 35 (Los Angeles, CA: Universal Pictures Company, 1962, originally published 1962), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about nuclear weapons testing.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS VOL.: 35 ISSUE #35 ED HERLIHY Announcing
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
U.S. RESUMES BOMB RESEARCH:
The United States answers Russia's violation of the atom test moratorium last Fall by beginning a series of nuculear shots in the Pacific. The U.S. annou...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about nuclear weapons testing.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS VOL.: 35 ISSUE #35 ED HERLIHY Announcing
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
U.S. RESUMES BOMB RESEARCH:
The United States answers Russia's violation of the atom test moratorium last Fall by beginning a series of nuculear shots in the Pacific. The U.S. announces that the tests were resumed with great reluctance after the Reds refused an iron-clad treaty.
RANGER HITS MOON - SATURN IS TESTED:
The U.S. conducts its most ambitious space schedule to date as a Ranger capsule is landed on the moon and Saturn is successfully tested. The Ranger's telemetry system fails but scientists are elated with all other aspects of the flight. The mighty Saturn works efficiently as its 1,300,000 pound thrust engines are tested.
BRIGHT LIGHTS ON CAR WHEELS:
Read this s l o w l y: In Germany they've come out with colored tires that are electrically lit from the inside. Pink walls, anyone?
THIS IS WHO'S WHO AT THE ZOO:
S-p-r-i-n-g is new arrival time at this German zoo as everyone from Baby Bison to Baby Tiger makes their debut............
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Date Written / Recorded
1962
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1962-04-26, 1962
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Scientific research, Space exploration, Cold War, 1945-1989, Space Race, 1957-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
Cold War, 1945-1989, Space Race, 1957-1975
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