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Animated diagrams show how energy is stored and discharged in Edison storage batteries

How Edison batteries function. The are also known as nickel-iron battery or NiFe batteries. An animated diagram shows how nickel iron alkaline storage batteries such as Edison batteries store and generate energy. The diagram shows the battery, generator, switch, motor, and a light bulb. An early nickel-iron Edison battery in wooden box. A later version of the nickel-iron battery invented by Thomas A. Edison in 1909. Pie chart showing the market share of Edison batteries over other portable batteries in 1926. Photograph of German-born American mathematician and electrical engineer Dr. Charles Proteus Steinmetz, "The Wizard of Schenectady". Slate bearing a commentary on from Dr. Steinmetz claiming "complete reversibility" of the Edison battery reaction. Diagram shows the reversible cycle of a portable battery. Animation in the diagram shows how energy is stored in the battery- the oxygen contained in the negative plate is forced to the positive plate by the charging current. The animation demonstrates the discharge of the battery. Plates from used Edison batteries show little decay after years of use.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1926
Duration: 3 min 29 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080177
Ambassador Henry F. Grady is interviewed about the nationalization of Iran's oil industry.

United States Ambassador to Iran Henry F. Grady gives an interview for Longines Chronoscope on CBS Television. Advertisement for Swiss watchmaker Longines-Wittnauer watch company. Longines Chronoscope moderation Frank Knight introduces himself, with Frazier Hunt and William Bradford Huie the panelists for the interview. Former Ambassador to Iran Mr. Henry F. Grady is introduced to the audience. The panelists and Mr. Grady discuss about the nationalization of the Iranian oil industry. Mr. Grady talks about the control of private companies, mainly American and British, of the Iranian oil industry before the nationalization. “I don’t think Russia could get any of the oil” Ambassador Grady said when asked about the possibility of Soviet takeover of the Iranian oil industry. William Bradford Huie asks Grady about Premier Mohammad Mosaddegh, the leader behind the nationalization movement. Ambassador Grady briefly gives his opinion about a possible settlement between foreign companies and Iran until he is interrupted by Huie. Frank Knight introduces the panelists and guests again before advertising Longines watches to the audience. Longines clock gears and mechanism moving. Display of international gold medal awards won by Longines. Longines wristwatches for men and women on display.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1951, October 24
Duration: 14 min 30 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675080184
President Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana meets President Kennedy during to the United States

Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah arrives at Washington National Airport for an official visit with U.S. President John F. Kennedy. President Kwame Nkrumah climbs down air stair from Military Air Transport Lockheed Constellation as an attendant holds an umbrella behind him. President Kennedy talks with the Ghanaian president at bottom of stairs while Clement Conger (wearing glasses), assistant chief of protocol, stands over his shoulder. At frame left, in dark hat, Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke listens in. Photographers taking pictures of Kennedy and Kwame Nkrumah while the two leaders walk to the hangar of the airport. United States military and government officials meet Presidents Kennedy and Kwame Nkrumah inside hanger.

Location: Arlington Virginia USA
Date: 1960, March 8
Duration: 43 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080231
Director Oveta Culp Hobby speaks to first batch of graduating WAAC officers in Fort Des Moines (WW2)

United States Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps Director Oveta Culp Hobby speaking to first WAAC officers to graduate from Officers Candidate School in Fort Des Moines, Iowa during World War II. The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps salute before taking their seats. Audience clapping before Director Hobby congratulates the graduates of the six-week WAAC program. “In the days and years to come, this saga will become of increasing strength to the nation. Shortly you will go on active duty, your graduation today is, in a real sense, a commencement of service” Hobby continued. “I can assure you, that you will be serving the purpose you had in mind when you volunteered as officer candidates for the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. I can assure you that it is a path of duty and devotion. You will serve as incorruptible witnesses for freedom. You have formed the soul of this corp. We will flourish and inspire and guide those who will follow you” Hobby concludes her speech before introducing Representative Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers to the graduates.

Location: Des Moines Iowa USA
Date: 1942, August 29
Duration: 2 min 39 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675080233
President Kennedy awarded honorary at George Washington University

President John F. Kennedy accepts an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from George Washington University President Thomas H. Carroll. Audience gathered at GW University Yard applauds.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1961, May 3
Duration: 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080234
President Habib Bourguiba of Tunisia meets President and Mrs. Kennedy at National Airport.

President Habib Bourguiba of Tunisia arrives at Washington National Airport for a state visit to the United States. State flags of the United States and its territories held by troops in airfield. President Habib Bourguiba climbs down air stair of a Military Air Transport Service jet airplane and shakes hands with President John F. Kennedy. President Bourguiba’s wife, Mrs. Moufida Bourguiba (née Mathilde Lorrain), shakes hands with Mrs.Jacqueline Kennedy. While President Habib Bourguiba shakes hands with a military officer while Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke is seen between them making introductions. A motorcade with the United States presidential parade car in Washington DC. Presidents Kennedy and Bourguiba leave the presidential car while Jackie Kennedy and Moufida Bourguiba meet their husbands.

Location: Arlington Virginia USA
Date: 1961, May 3
Duration: 32 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080235
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