Monaco acclaims the birth of a new born crown prince. A coast line of the city. Guards stand with royal signs. Royal guards places notices on a wall. They fire guns from a fort near the coast. Prince Rainier III stands in a balcony holding his 14 month old daughter Caroline in his arms and waves. He officially announces the birth of the crown prince Albert Alexander Louie Pierre. People standing below the balcony cheer. People cheer around a fire at night.
Hollywood actress Grace Kelly being welcomed in Monaco. The shore of a harbor in Monaco. Prince Rainier's yacht in the harbor. Ships and yachts at the harbor. People at the shore cheer. Kelly waves to the crowd. Grace Kelly arrives in Monaco on board the SS Constitution from New York. Two girls present a bouquet to Grace Kelly. She gets in a 1955 Chrysler Imperial car and drives towards the Royal palace.
United States wins table tennis mixed doubles title in Tokyo, Japan. Ivan Adrian of Czechoslovakia and Anna Haydon of England compete against U.S. team consisting Ervin Kline of Los Angeles and Lia Neuburger of New York. Spectators watch the match. U.S. team wins the final point and the championship. Winners pose.
Troops of the U.S. 9th Armored Division are assembled at the Schlörplatz in Weiden, Bavaria, to hear from their commanding General, John W. Leonard. Some stand in tanks and other armored vehicles, while others stand at attention. Next scene shows the troops at parade rest. They face an improvised speaker stand with a color guard and the American flag and two unit flags. Behind it is the Gustav von Schlör monument. To the right, a road sign indicates 90 km to Regensburg. View shifts to show backs of the soldiers, with arms and hands in parade rest position, waiting for their Commander. Next, General Leonard is seen standing somewhat below and in front of the colors and color guards. He is in battle gear and appears very relaxed and informal, as he addresses the troops.View, from a distance, shows the large number of troops assembled and listening. More views, including some closeups, of the troops listening. Closeup of some soldiers reacting to the good news, by waving and doffing their helmets. Upon being dismissed, happy troops smile and converse as they disperse. (Note: Vehicles seen include: M16 Halftrack, M4 Sherman, and M36 Tank Destroyer)
VE Day in Germany during World War 2. Soldiers of the U.S. Ninth Armored Division are seen leaving the the Schlörplatz in Weiden, Bavaria, where they assembled to hear the news, from their Commander, Major General John W. Leonard, that Germany had capitulated. Soldiers move their armor and equipment through the Town and others walk. They pass by a tree displaying numerous information and direction signs. Local citizens watch from sidewalks. (Note: Armored vehicles seen include M16 Halftrack, M4 Sherman Tank, and M36 Tank Destroyer.)
Anchor in Los Angeles reads news about accident at Three Mile Island nuclear station in Pennsylvania. He gives details of the accident. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Report about the accident. Aerial view of the TMI plant. Nuclear Regulatory Commission command post established. Inspection and enforcement trailers parked at the station. Evaluation done by NRC personnel. Pocket dosimeters and Film badges used by NRC staff are shown on table. Man works in a mobile laboratory. NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) member observes coordinated activities at control panel. Members work at NRC communication center. Machines inside the plant. Men stand while daily briefing. Data and information exchanged by members of investigating DOE and state agencies. Environmental briefing visiting personnel at station. Dr. Harold Denton of NRC and Governor of Pennsylvania Dick Thornburgh address journalists.
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