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Universal Newsreels, Release 680, June 29, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 680 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 9 mins
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, airplanes, new hat fashions, and various sporting events.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 680 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 9 mins
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This Universal Newsreel includes footage of a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, airplanes, new hat fashions, and various sporting events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL (illegible text) 680
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
BLUE AND GRAY HOLD REUNION
GETTYSBURG, PA.--Impressive scenes mark the gathering of Union and Confederate veterans, tottering "boys" of 90 and upwards, for their last joint reunion, on the 7...
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, airplanes, new hat fashions, and various sporting events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL (illegible text) 680
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
BLUE AND GRAY HOLD REUNION
GETTYSBURG, PA.--Impressive scenes mark the gathering of Union and Confederate veterans, tottering "boys" of 90 and upwards, for their last joint reunion, on the 75th anniversary of the war's greatest battle.
MENOW BEATS WAR ADMIRAL
BOSTON, MASS.--In a thrilling turf battle of Suffolk Downs, the 10-to-1 shot, ridden by Jockey Wall, defeats the celebrated odds-on favorite, which amazingly, does not even place in the money, in the Massachusetts Handicap.
NAVY CREW WINS ON HUDSON
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y.--In a stirring and dramatic finish which thrills thousands of spectators, the Middie oarsmen bring the country's rowing supremacy back East by defeating California in the historic intercollegiate regatta.
PRINCE DEDICATES MUSEUM
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Prince Bertil of Sweden, and his mother, the Crown Princess, officiate at colorful services commemorating the 300th anniversary of the landing of Swedish colonists in America.
TINY PLANE BREAKS RECORD
NEW ORLEANS, LA.--In an amazing speed test, the "Delgado Flash," a midget racing airplane built by students of the Delgado Trades School and piloted by Clarence MacArthur, is timed at 207.02 M.P.H., topping the former record held by the French.
U.S. PERFECTS BIG COAST GUN (Exclusive)
WATERTOWN, MASS.--Destined for the protection of American shores, a huge 16-inch seacoast gun, which will fire a 2000-pound shell thirty miles, is rushed to completion at the Army Arsenal.
TRICKY HEADGEAR ON PARADE (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Another feminine whimsy, a saucy flap-jack sky-piece, known as the "Tippy Tippy" hat, is displayed by Joy Hodge, Broadway star, at the Hotel Pierre.
COAST TRACK STARS WIN
EVANSTON, ILL.--Thousands jam Dyche Stadium at Northwestern University as athletes from the Coast Conference, competing in a Dual Meet against the Big Ten, win by a score of 101 to 35, as new meet records are set.
ARGENTINE CADETS VISIT U.S.
NEW ORLEANS, LA.--Aboard their naval training square-rigger, "Presidente Sarmiento," future South American admirals arrive on a good-will tour, their first visit to North America by students of that country's Annapolis since the World War.
STEAMBOATS RACE AS OF OLD
SACRAMENTO, CALIF.--In a thrilling competition on the Sacramento River, colorful bygone days of the West are relived as two stern-wheelers end an ancient rivalry in a 20-mile speed classic, won by the "Port of Stockton."
VOLUME X - 1938
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1938
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1938-06-29, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Anniversaries, Battles, Weapons and ordnance, Ships, Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 1-3, 1863, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 681, July 4, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 681 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 8 mins
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of Franklin Roosevelt dedicating a monument at Gettysburg, naval training, a Moravian wedding, a marbles tournament and other sporting events.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 681 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 8 mins
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This Universal Newsreel includes footage of Franklin Roosevelt dedicating a monument at Gettysburg, naval training, a Moravian wedding, a marbles tournament and other sporting events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL (illegible text) 681
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
F.D.R. HONORS BLUE AND GRAY
GETTYSBURG, PA. -- Before 150,000 persons, President Roosevelt dedicates the Eternal Light Peace Memorial on the famous battlefield during the impr...
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of Franklin Roosevelt dedicating a monument at Gettysburg, naval training, a Moravian wedding, a marbles tournament and other sporting events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL (illegible text) 681
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
F.D.R. HONORS BLUE AND GRAY
GETTYSBURG, PA. -- Before 150,000 persons, President Roosevelt dedicates the Eternal Light Peace Memorial on the famous battlefield during the impressive and stirring 75-year Reunion, attended by 1,800 Civil War Veterans, both Blue and Gray.
KING SEES NAVAL DISPLAY
WEYMOUTH, ENGLAND. -- Colorful and impressive fleet maneuvers, demonstrating Britain's "Rule of the Waves," are staged for George VI, who witnesses the thrilling war games from the Flagship "Nelson."
MOUNTAIN PASS ROAD OPENED
DENVER, COLO.--Colorful ceremonies, depicting the advance of transportation, precede the opening of the last hitherto unpaved stretch on U. S. Highway 10, an engineering feat over the Great Divide almost two miles above sea level.
NEARCO WINS TURF CLASSIC
PARIS, FRANCE.--100,000 spectators, including President Albert Lebrun, see the Italian wonder horse romp off with the 1,000,000-franc Grand Prix at Longchamp, as 18 starters vie in a colorful field.
NOVEL PLANE ON TEST HOP
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--A sensational new Lockheed craft, which has two motors geared to one propeller, has its first try-out and introduces free-wheeling to the ether. The ship can cruise with each motor at half speed or fly with only one.
COLORFUL WEDDING HELD (Exclusive)
VLCNOV, CZECHOSLOVAKIA -- Bedecked in the brilliant raiment of the Moravian peasantry, bridal couples and their guests, including 102-year-old "Babuschka", stage a quaint parade following mass nuptial ceremonies.
CUNNINGHAM BEATS FENSKE
BUFFALO, N. Y. -- In a sensational finish in the 1500-metre run at the Nat'l A.A.U. Senior Track Meet, the Kansan Cyclone leads the Wisconsin miler to the tape by a few inches. Ben Johnson flashes true to form in the 100-metre dash.
U.S. MARBLE KING CROWNED
WILDWOOD, N. J.--Winners of sectional tournaments knuckle down for the finals in the national championships and exhibit some amazing tricks of the trade. Frank Santo, 13, of Throop, Pa., is the final winner.
SHUTE WINS CHALLENGE MATCH (Exclusive)
BOSTON, MASS.--Denny Shute, two-time champ of the Nat'l P.G.A., scores a 2 & 1 victory over Ralph Guldahl, U. S. National Open Champion, in a special 2-man challenge tourney, played at West Newton and Hingham.
VOLUME X -- 1938
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1938
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1938-07-04, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Battles, Monuments, Navy ships, War memorials, Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 1-3, 1863, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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