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A Canadian jet fighter aircraft crashes on a convent building killing thirteen occupants in Ottawa, Canada.

A Canadian jet fighter crashes on a convent building in Ottawa, Canada. View of the burning and damaged building. Thirteen occupants died during the crash. Officers converse with church officials. Investigators interview to find the cause of the crash. The officers inspect the area to find sufficient clues.

Date: 1956, May 17
Duration: 53 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675064615
Vice President Richard Nixon gives Man of the Year Award to physically handicapped Doctor Arthur Abramson in Washington DC.

United States Vice President Richard Nixon at the Annual President's Committee on Employment of Physically Handicapped in Washington DC. He presents the Man of the Year Award to Doctor Arthur Abramson of Yeshiva University who got crippled during the Battle of Bulge. Officials give him a standing ovation.

Date: 1956, May 17
Duration: 31 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675064616
Britain's Stirling Moss wins the 14th Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo.

The 14th Monaco Grand Prix race in Monte Carlo. Top Formula One car racing drivers of Europe drive their race cars at great speed on the streets of Monte Carlo. French, British and Italian F1 drivers compete in the race. Britain's Stirling Moss wins the race in his Maserati.

Date: 1956, May 17
Duration: 44 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675064618
Italian President Giovanni Gronchi presents the Show Jumping trophy to Italian winner Antonio in Rome, Italy.

Show Jumping in Rome, Italy. Teams from six nations participate in a Show Jumping meet. One of the horseman falls from his horse. Horsemen cross various hurdles during the Show Jumping. Italian President Giovanni Gronchi and his wife among the spectators. Captain of the Italian team Antonio crosses all the hurdles and wins the trophy. President Giovanni Gronchi presents the trophy to the winner.

Date: 1956, May 17
Duration: 1 min 15 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675064619
Preparation before the blast of H Bomb at 15000 feet over the Pacific.

The H Bomb blast exploded at 15000 feet over the Pacific. Weather airplane circles the disaster area. In preparation for the explosion, skiffs carrying radiation detection devices are lowered and anchored at strategic points in blast area. Trace rockets ready to be launched that will capture samples of radioactive clouds. Admiral B Haw Hamlin inspects the area. B-52 Commander, Major Dave Crichlor briefs the crew members. The Crew of B-52 Bomber drops bomb from fifty five thousand feet to explode fifteen thousand feet over the target area where these instruments will measure heat and radiation. View of the target island of Namu outlined with a cross of lights and its radar installations. View of the large explosion as it spreads in the area. Observers close their eyes as the light is very strong.

Date: 1956, May 24
Duration: 2 min 25 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675064620
Rocket sled test with the help of dummy, conducted for pilot safety at Hurricane Mesa in Utah.

Rocket sled test for pilot safety at Hurricane Mesa in Utah. The sled streaks down the two and half a mile track. At peak acceleration the dummy is ejected to hurtle over a thousand foot cliff. Dummy descends with a parachute.

Date: 1956, May 24
Duration: 44 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675064621