Circa-1990 aerial flyover of Disneyland, in Anaheim, California, followed by brief vintage footage of Walt Disney in an office in 1955, introducing Disneyland and showing a giant map of the theme park on his wall. Shots of July 1955 opening ceremony are presented along with shots of the Disneyland 35th anniversary celebration. Ronald Reagan is seen at both events. President Ronald Reagan in 1990 seen congratulating the park on it anniversary. Then a flashback shot to 1955, with Hollywood star actor Ronald Reagan leaning over a balcony of Main Street in Disneyland and talking about the opening celebration. Cutting back to 1990, Roy E. Disney is seen unveiling a plaque at the anniversary celebration. Scene shifts back to 1955, with Walt Disney welcoming visitors to Disneyland during its opening celebration, and a view of a plaque unveiled at the park's opening. In 1990 footage, Roy Disney notes that no one except Walt could have predicted the success of Disneyland. Views of visitors at contemporary Disneyland enjoying a teacup ride and on the Splash Mountain log flume ride, followed by scenes with colored confetti falling at the 35th anniversary celebration.
Earth Day in Washington D.C. (part of a series of clips in a row). Environmental activists and demonstrators protest against oil drilling in the Gulf and elsewhere. A large crowd of environmentalists and concerned citizens gathered on the street. They march holding banners. One demonstrator flashes the Peace sign and a clenched fist 'fight the power' sign at the same time. Banners seen include 'God is not dead he is polluted on earth' , 'R.I.P. 1990 A.D.', 'Standard Oil is Spouting Off', and 'No Oil Drilling in the Gulf' The people gather outside the United States Department of the Interior building. They protest against the oil drilling and attendant pollution. Senator Gaylord Nelson, organizer of Earthday, is seen in the crowd. A flag, similar to the United States flag, but with green stripes, flutters in the wind atop a flagpole. Oil that has been spilled on the sidewalk is seen.
New Air Force One airplane of the President of United States George H. W. Bush at the Andrew's airbase, Washington DC. Seal of the United States President on the new Air Force One airplane (Boeing VC-25). Airplane nose of the Air Force One. Interiors of the new Air Force One is shown to be capable of withstanding nuclear radiations. The lounge, living room, conference room, fully equipped kitchen inside the plane. Satellite TV, telephones and luxurious interiors. The new Air Force One takes off.
National Blind Golf Championship played at Florida, United States. Blind golfers at the golf course posing and take their shots. All competitors at the championship play their shots. A woman guides the blind golfers. Participant measures the distance of ball and hole, walking with his coach. Victorious golfer given the prize.
United States' first National Arboretum in Washington DC. The Arboretum has 60,000 varieties of various valuable plants, trees, shrubs and flowers some of which also have their origin in countries like China, Japan and Korea. Director of the Arboretum Henry Cardiff says these plants may have variety of uses as food, medicine and in other useful things. Botanical Scientist in the laboratory of Arboretum. Men and women visitors in the Arboretum observe various plants.
Interiors of the National Archives Building in Washington DC. The Rotunda in the National Archives Building shows an inscribed plaque commemorating the Charters of U.S. Freedom including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the U.S. and the Bill of Rights. The fourth page of the U.S. Constitution showing Articles V, VI, and VII. The signatures of 55 delegates of the Philadelphia Convention who drafted the constitution.
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