The Boeing aircraft plant in Seattle during World War 2. Celebration of the completion of its 5000th Flying Fortress for the war effort. People gather in a large number for the celebration. Workers writing their names on the airplane. Since Pearl Harbor The 5000th Boeing built Flying Fortress' written on the tail section of the airplane. A woman places a wreath on the airplane. The entire airplane is covered in signatures and writing from the war production workers.
Damage due to fire at the Navy yard in Norfolk, Virginia. The fire spreads to adjacent piers. A huge loss to property and many people wounded due to the fire. Firemen dousing the fire with fire hoses. Heavy columns of smoke arise due to fire. (World War II period).
A new feeding bottle developed for triplets in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Woman with her triplets seated in her house. The babies on a bed. They are fed at the same time with a new bottle.
The 5th War Loan Drive in Texarkana, Texas during World War II. A large crowd gathers on the street. Buildings along the sides of the street. Soldiers march holding flags. Tanks passing on the street. Governor of Texas Coke R Stevenson along with other officials and dignitaries watch the parade. Soldiers march in formation.
The opening of the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville, Tennessee. U.S. President Richard Nixon arrives with his wife at the ceremony. President unveils a plaque. American country music singer Roy Claxton Acuff addresses people present at the ceremony. He introduces the President. Nixon speaking at the microphone. He speaks about the Grand Oly Opry.
The opening of the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville, Tennessee. U.S. President Richard Nixon with his wife at the ceremony. American country music singer Roy Claxton Acuff gives a yo-yo to the President. He tries to use the yo-yo. People applauding. Acuff addresses the people. Acuff sings a song.
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