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An old model car drives past an aircraft at Ford Airport in Dearborn, Michigan during a commercial reliability tour.
Commercial aircraft reliability tour for the Edsel B. Ford Trophy at Ford Airport in Dearborn, Michigan. Two men in an old model Ford car. A sign reads 'Owned by E.H. Bryant'. The car drives past an airplane named 'Ford Maiden Dearborn II'. The car drives through mud on the airfield. Aircraft parked at the airport. A hangar in the background.
The Marshall Plan being launched to assist recovery of Europe after World War II
Rail cars on the November, 1947 "Friendship Train," at a sea port in the U.S.A. Behind it is seen the funnel of the SS Exiria, of the American Export Lines. The camera moves around to show the Exiria, displaying a large American flag and words,"Friendship Food Ship," on her hull. A steam locomotive on train in France, delivering relief supplies, displays crossed American and French flags on it. Trucks on road in France, displaying French and American flags and pictures of the Freedom Train on their sides, with words:"Ravitaillement, offert spontanment au peuple de France à partir de peuple Americain." (Refueling, spontaneously offered to the people of France from American people.) The SS Exiria docked in an Italian port. A catholic priest and several nuns with a group of schoolboys, standing on the pier, wave American flags. Another group of schoolgirls, enthusiastically wave American flags. A large crowd waves several large Italian flags. President Harry S. Truman, at his desk on the White House, Washington, DC, signs the Economic Recovery Act of 1948 (AKA Marshall Plan). Secretary of State Marshall speaking in support of the legislation before Congress. Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg, of Michigan, speaking in support of the bill.
A group of Japanese dignitaries beside the assembly line and touring the Ford plant building in Dearborn, Michigan in the U.S.
Japanese dignitaries visiting the Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan in the United States. A group of Japanese dignitaries inside the Ford plant in Dearborn. Workmen beside the vehicle in the assembly line. The men standing in an area marked off from the assembly line by a barrier. The men watching the assembly line. The vehicles being driven out of the building one after the other. The dignitaries come out of the building. A vehicle at the entrance of the building. Vehicles in front of a building. A vehicle driven up a ramp into the building. A line of vehicles being driven out of the building down the ramp. A vehicle moves carrying the dignitaries. The vehicles moving in a line inside the plant building.
CIO workers demonstrate against the factory owners in Dearborn, Michigan.
Auto workers strike in Dearborn, Michigan, shutting down the Ford River Rouge plant. Auto workers demonstrate with boards and placards. A board reads: 'We Want Democracy'. Others say "Ballots not Bullets" and "Ford won't talk Phooey". Buildings of the River Rouge plant complex seen along street. Michigan Police present and monitoring strikers. The CIO workers picket the plant. A near riot ensues as several non strikers (possibly scabs) are hurt as they try to enter the factory. Striking workers grab and hit a man, beating him with fists and sticks or a club. Several men help get the man back to safety after breaking up the fight. Police seen moving strikers workers back from the scene.
Formal dedication of the Edison Institute, Ford Museum, and Historical Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan
Huge crowd attending the dedication of the Edison Institute, Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, in Dearborn, Michigan, on a rainy October 21, 1929. The event includes a Jubilee of Lights, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Edison's electric light. People holding umbrellas, stand on platform of the Smithcreek Railroad depot, which has been moved to the village. Steam issues from antique locomotive parked on far track. An 1850 steam locomotive decorated with American flags, pulls a 3-car train into the depot, with its bell clanging. Secret Service agents step from the moving train to take up positions on the platform.U.S. President, Herbert Hoover, escorts Thomas Edison, down the steps of the train to the platform. Mrs. Hoover follows, along with Henry Ford, who moves quickly down the steps, as other notable guests also alight. The President, and Mrs. Hoover, along with Edison and Ford, enter a car and proceed in a motorcade through the city of Detroit. Tickertape is seen descending from the city buildings. A speaker stand at steps of City Hall is decorated in patriotic bunting and displays pictures of Hoover and Edison, and a sign reading: "Light's Golden Jubilee." Guests remaining at Greenfield village are taken on guided tours in horse-drawn carriages. Many who walk carry umbrellas. Among building seen are: An 1828 toll house and shoe shop;Blacksmith shop; a tintype studio of the 1880s; an 1830s post office and apothecary shop, from Phoenixville, Connecticut; the Clifton Inn, on the village green; a General store, from Waterford, Michigan; the Village Town Hall; and the Martha Mary Chapel. Interior of museum galleries, with guests in formal attire assembled for a candle light banquet, while at the Menlo Park exhibit, Edison, with assistant, Francis Jehl, re-enact the successful demonstration of a carbon filament electric light. At the same time, all electric lights in the museum and village are turned on. View of elaborate electric light chandelier illuminated.
People begin a tour of the Ford Motor company River Rouge Plants
Film starts showing a man speaking through a megaphone. Next is an aerial view of the city of detroit, Michigan. This is followed by views of steam locomotives moving on railroads near the Ford Motor Company River Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan. One locomotive is pulling a long passenger train. People crowd sidewalk in front of the Cadillac Hotel on Washington Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan, where a bus has parked. View of people boarding the bus. Next, the bus is seen driving along the Boulevard. Then, two buses arrive and discharge passengers in front of the Ford Motor Company office building. Inside the building a Ford Company spokesman speaks to the visitors who are seated in a conference room. Folowing the briefing, they all stand and exit through the front door. View from inside one of the buses as of visitors re-board.
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