Headline of the newspaper 'New York American' reads 'Wright Glides in Air as a Hawk, Flies 2.17 miles in 106 seconds'. Pictures of the Wright Model A Flyer under the headlines. Wright Model A Flyer being readied for flight at the Hunaudieres horse racing track near Le Mans, France. A horse-drawn wagon pulls the flyer into a field. Crew of men pull rope to raise a launching weight in a tower. The plane is catapulted along a rail and into the air, when the men release the weight. Spectators in a grandstand look through binoculars. Louis Bleriot is seen. Views of the Wright plane in flight, where it attained an altitude of 360 feet.
Scenes of Manhattan streets, on a Saturday morning, right after a U.S. Air Force B-25 Mitchell bomber crashes into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York City. Smoke billows from the building. At the site of the crash, firemen are dousing the smoldering ruins with water.
U.S. Army Air Force Major General Curtis Lemay, a civilian, and a four-star Air Force General (Barney McKinney Giles?) check their watches as they wait to formally accept the one thousandth B-29 aircraft from the Boeing Wichita, Kansas manufacturing plant during World War 2. Many persons from news media are seen with microphones set up at edge of ramp. Large crowd is gathered but only the edge of crowd is seen. The awaited B-29 taxis slowly toward the assembly after production completion and parks with engines running.
Children of Koga, Japan see first American soldier during World War 2. A crowd of Japanese children follow a young American soldier through the streets. The American soldier stops at a shop. A shopkeeper hands over wooden dolls to the American soldier. A Japanese boy explains about the dolls to American soldier. American soldier gives a doll to a Japanese girl. Children crowded around the soldier. Japanese girl smiles with the doll. Japanese girl, holding her new doll, walks away with her mother and brother
Prime Minister (PM) of India, Indira Gandhi visits United States for better understanding and friendship between the two countries. Orchestra plays musical instrument at the formal state dinner hosted by U.S. President Ronald Reagan at the White House. President Reagan speaks about seeking clear understanding between the two countries. He raises his glass to PM Gandhi. PM Gandhi extends thanks for the invitation, hospitality and delightful evening given by President Reagan and first lady of U.S. She raises a toast towards President and speaks to other member of government to join them. A concert on the South Lawn given by the New York Phiharmonic Orchestra conducted by Zubin Mehta. President Reagan thanks Zubin Mehta for the beautiful musical evening. Zubin Mehta, First lady of the United States and PM Indira Gandhi stand beside President Reagan.
Prime Minister (PM) of India, Indira Gandhi visits United States for better understanding and friendship between the two countries . Animated map shows: Indira Gandhi and her party leaves New York and arrives in Los Angeles (LA). Exterior of Los Angeles City Hall. On 3rd August, Tuesday, she goes to the City Hall and receives honor by city officials. Cameramen record and take photos. Mayor of Los Angeles, Thomas J. "Tom" Bradley presents her a gift from the City Council. Indira Gandhi delivers a speech and says that she came to America for friendship and better understanding. City officials applaud after her speech. At Century Plaza hotel,she meets Dr. Jonas Edward Salk, the American biologist, who developed polio vaccination. Dr. John Herbert, co-chairman of Indo-US circumvent, & education & culture. She meets prominent women of LA, members of the city and members of the Indian community. She addresses in Hindi that Indians are doing well here and hope, they contribute towards the successes to India also.
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