Refine Your Search

California United States USA 1949 stock footage and images

- Showing 7 to 12 of 34653 results
Inflation, labor unrest, and rising unemployment afflict America in decade following World War II.

Part of documentary by the U.S. Labor Department. Opening scene shows tractors pulling disc harrows to condition land at a construction site. The steel framework of a large sports complex under construction. Brick masons working on exterior of a large building. Two prize fighters in a ring being separated by referee as one is knocked to the canvas. Scenes of post-World War II labor strife in America. Police escorting persons to the safety of building entrance. Union protesters holding signs reading "Local 1173," (Machinists Union in California). Cars drive into a factory yard where workers are standing about. Narrator refers to busy schedule in history for the Labor Department Mediation Service. Workers crating completed washing machines for shipment. A parade in which a man on stilts represents high prices and another marching beside him representing low wages. A deserted commercial district in a small rural town, reflecting 1949 resurgence of unemployment problems. A mother and father with two small children, looking at baby carriages in a shop window. Men walking away from a factory office past a sign reading: "No Help Wanted." American soldiers engaged in combat during the Korean War. Narrator alludes to this bringing some relief to unemployment.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1950
Duration: 1 min 15 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675063345
President Ronald Reagan's political career leading to election as California Governor, in the election of 1966

Film opens showing a still photograph of Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis when they appeared together in the 1957 film, "Hellcats of the Navy." Although they were married since 1952, She was billed as Nancy Davis in the film. View of the newly wed Reagans cutting their wedding cake in 1952. Best Man, William Holden and his wife, Ardis Ankerson (stage name Brenda Marshall) share the moment with them. Closeup of Reagan and his new wife. Still photograph of Ronald Reagan appearing in the television series, "Death Valley Days." Next he is seen in a chair on the set of the TV series,"General Electric Theater," which he hosted from 1953 until 1962. He also toured General Electric plants to talk about the benefits of the free enterprise system. He is seen seated sharing a meal and posing with women employees of General Electric. Film shifts in time to the year 1932, when Reagan was first eligible to vote. Camera focuses on men's feet and they shuffle on a line at a soup kitchen. Views of men receiving food and drink. President Franklin D. Roosevelt is seen, seated in an open car chatting with people surrounding it. Roosevelt sits in the midst of men playing guitars and banjos. On inauguration day, March 4, 1933, he and his Vice President Henry Wallace are seen in the back of an open car. First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, sits just ahead of them. President Harry Truman being sworn in by Chief Justice of the United States Fred Vinson, January 20, 1949, for a second term as President. Views of the Republican National Convention in 1952 when the party chose Dwight D. Eisenhower as its candidate for President. He and his wife Mamie, at the podium together. Ronald Reagan addressing a large group. Supporters walking with Republican Presidential candidate, Richard Nixon, whom Reagan favored over Democrat John F. Kennedy in the 1960 national election. In 1962 Reagan officially became a Republican Party member, supported Barry Goldwater and their candidate for President at the Republican National Convention of 1964. Views of Goldwater at the convention and stepping from an airplane during his campaign. Still photo of Goldwater next to Reagan, and then of Reagan defending Goldwater in a nation-wide address. View of Reagan and wife Nancy, and son, Ronald, walking together across field at their ranch in California. They are surrounded by Republican Party leaders who ask him to run for Governor. He and Nancy laughing about it. Billboard advertising Reagan for Governor, and views of him on the campaign trail. Views of Governor Edmond Brown surrounded by his supporters during the campaign. Reagan speaking during the campaign, and then seen with Nancy when he won the gubernatorial election.

Location: United States
Date: 1980, December 4
Duration: 3 min 23 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675044187
United States Air Force's new sonic airplane X-4 Bantam takes off for its first flight test in Muroc, California.

A new sonic airplane tested in Muroc, California at (Muroc Air Base, then being renamed to Edwards Air Force Base). Northrop pilot Charles Tucker, wearing an oxygen gear, in United States Air Force's new research craft X-4 Bantam. The X-4 taxis and takes off for its first flight test. The X-4, the swept-wing, semi-tailless plane powered by gas turbine engines, in flight.

Location: Muroc California USA
Date: 1949, February 3
Duration: 48 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070980
New model year 1949 Ford cars displayed on a revolving stage during a Ford auto show.

New model Ford cars on a revolving stage during a Ford auto show in United States. 'Ford 49' sign in center of the stage. Large crowd gathers to watch the new car models.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1948
Duration: 21 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675030144
Decorated floats and participants during Christmas parades in Hollywood, New York City, and Philadelphia, United States.

Decorated floats and people during Christmas parade processions in various cities of the United States. Decorated and lighted floats on streets of Hollywood in California, with actors and actresses in the floats. A float depicting the Nativity scene. An actor rides Sabu the Elephant. A Dalmatian dog sits and rolls over. An actor and two actresses ride a polka-dot toy horse float. Dancer groups in the parade. Spectators on both sides of road stand and cheer. A decorated parade with Floats, gas balloons and mascots of cartoon characters during the parade on streets of New York. Dachshund dog and Teddy Bear balloons float over parade in New York. Toyland characters and floats watched by people in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Christmas Papier-mâché figures on parade. Group of African American and white children watch with anticipation as a Santa Claus ascends a ladder with bag of gifts.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1949, November 28
Duration: 1 min 58 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675056299
United States Senator Brien McMahon speaking about the first atomic bomb test explosion conducted by the Soviet Union.

United States Senator Brien McMahon, chairman of the Joint Commission on Atomic Energy, addressing the nation in the United States. Senator McMahon standing at the microphones speaks about the first atomic bomb test conducted by Soviet Russia (called RDS-1, First Lightning, or Joe 1) on August 29, 1949. The Senator talks about the President's announcement that the Soviet Union has exploded its first atomic bomb. He speaks about the atomic energy project and the necessity for U.S. President Truman to talk to the Russians. He says that the whole world has to be alerted about the atomic bomb explosion and interference of the United Nations is necessary in the matter.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1949, September
Duration: 6 min 35 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675063091
<< Previous | Page: 1 ... 2 3 4 ... 5776 | Next >>