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WPA improved facilities at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, New York City, United States.

Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects in New York during the Great Depression. An Eastern Airlines DC-3 passenger airplane with painted words on side "The Great Silver Fleet" taxis on a runway at Floyd Bennett Airport field by Jamaica Bay in Brooklyn, New York City. Narrator describes WPA improvements to the airport. Plane parks atop a novel turntable and then is rotated to desired position. Rear hatch opens and crew member steps out. Trap door on ground near plane opens revealing a stairwell downward which debarking passengers then use to walk toward the main terminal. View of skyport landing and takeoff area on the East River and a pontoon-equipped small aircraft coming in for landing at one of these two skyports providing air taxi service from Manhattan Island. Narrator indicates that one skyport is located at 31st Street and another at Wall Street.

Location: Brooklyn New York City USA
Date: 1936
Duration: 1 min 1 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675062812
Jamaica attains independence and colorful ceremonies take place to mark the occasion.

Jamaica attains independence. Princess Margaret and her husband, Earl of Snowden arrive to attend the ceremony to mark the independence of Jamaica. They are greeted by Prime Minister Alexander Bustamante and other officials at the airport. As the motorcade carrying Princess and her husband moves down a road crowds cheer them. People celebrate the attainment of independence. National flag being hoisted at midnight. Prime Minister Bustamante. A flag lit up. Power being transferred at a ceremony in the presence of Princess Margaret and her husband and Prime Minister Bustamante.

Location: Jamaica
Date: 1962, August 9
Duration: 1 min 29 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042225
A nurse seen, talking in a porch in Jamaica

A nurse seen, talking in a porch in Jamaica. Nurse wearing a cap, carries a book and stands near a pillar in the porch. A small microphone is attached to her collar. Several other women, including nurses seen in the background.

Location: Jamaica
Date: 1972, October
Duration: 1 min 27 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675040559
A nurse seen talking outside a room in Jamaica.

A nurse seen talking outside a room in Jamaica. Nurse wearing a cap is carrying a book. A small microphone is attached to her collar. Several other nurses seen in the background. A room is seen in the background with chairs occupied by several nurses. Plants visible.

Location: Jamaica
Date: 1972, October
Duration: 1 min 17 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675040560
A nurse seen talking in a garden in Jamaica.

A nurse seen talking in a garden in Jamaica. Nurse wearing a cap with 'Winsome Walker' written on it. She is seen carrying a book. A small microphone is attached to her collar.

Location: Jamaica
Date: 1972, October
Duration: 1 min 32 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675040561
A nurse seen talking in a garden in Jamaica

A nurse seen talking in a garden in Jamaica. Small microphone is attached to her collar. Trees and plants visible in the background.

Location: Jamaica
Date: 1972, October
Duration: 3 min 22 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675040562
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