Sesquicentennial festivities in Washington DC. Crowds gathered on the East Capitol Plaza during Washington Sesquicentennial festivities. American flag flutters atop the flagpole in front of the Capitol Dome. Tourists leave buses on streets. They visit the Jefferson Memorial. Abraham Lincoln statue at the Lincoln Memorial. Tourists visit parks.
Hippies and peace activists promoting peace in Detroit, Michigan. A large crowd of hippies and activists gather at the Belle Isle park for a love in. Man writes pacifist slogans on cars. Various peace slogans painted on cars, trucks and vans. People dance and promote peace and demonstrate against the war in Vietnam.
Demonstration of the new liquid fire extinguisher 'Purple K' in Washington DC. 150 gallons of flaming fuel spread over 600 feet during demonstration of new liquid fire extinguisher 'Purple K'. man lits fire. Another man douses fire in 25 seconds.
A peace demonstration in San Francisco, California during the Vietnam War. A large crowd of pacifists, hippies, and anti-war activists march on streets holding banners. They proceed to Kezar Stadium for a mass assembly. Scuffle is shown between anti-war activists and some members of a group supporting the war in Vietnam.
Red Sox rookie pitcher Billy Rohr falls just short of baseball immortality, throwing a one-hitter against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 14, 1967. Clip shows Rohr on pitching mound as scoreboard (in background) shows the Red Sox' 3-0 lead and zero Yankee hits. Yankee catcher Elston Howard hits a single to right to ruin the no-hitter. Rohr gets the final out and is congratulated by teammates as the crowd claps and cheers. Rohar stands on steps of dugout, smiling, chewing gum, lets out a sigh.
Canoe racing in the Mascoma River near Lebanon, New Hampshire. The American Canoe Association Eastern Championship begins. Rowers paddle their canoes against the water current. Wick Walker wins the race.
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