White Russian Guards, who made their headquarters in Alexander Palace, are seen on parade in Palace Square, St. Petersburg. Crowds jam the square to watch the parade. Some spectators scramble up on the ornate palace gates. (During period of Russian Revolution and World War 1.)
British Open Golf Tournament in St. Andrews, Scotland. Kel Nagle, Arnold Palmer, and Roberto De Vicenzo battle it out to win the British Open Golf Tournament. Torrential rains disrupt play for a while. Kel Nagle goes on to win the title after defeating Palmer and De Vicenzo. (This was the 100th Anniversary of the first British Open, but it was the 89th British Open contest. The gaps were due to suspensions during World Wars 1 and 2.)
Canadian and Newfoundland dignitaries in a meeting regarding confederation of Newfoundland with Canada. Former Prime Minister Mackenzie King is seen. Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent signs the confederation agreement document and gives a brief speech supporting the new relationship. Seated at the head of the Newfoundland delegation is Sir Albert Walsh, later named Lieutenant Governor. Other delegation members include Crosbie, Gruchy, Bradley, Smallwood, Winter. Sound of applause by the audience.
Canadian and Newfoundland dignitaries in a meeting with a map of Canada in the background. Old man and woman seated on bench with a pet dog. Two men talking on the porch of a house. Poster on wall reads 'Newfoundlanders vote for Confederation'. Views of other pro-confederation campaign posters. ‘Vote Responsible Government’ written on brick wall of Sydney Coal. Anti-confederation activist Peter Cashin. People enter a building to vote on the measure.
Delegates from The Pan American Highway Commission arrive in St. Paul, the capital of Minnesota. View of cars and buses from the commission parked in front of the Minnesota State Capitol Building. The group is welcomed by Minnesota Governor J.A.O. Preus (Jacob Aall Ottesen Preus). The group descends the stair of the Capitol building with Governor Preus and then poses for pictures with him. Group seen visiting the engineering laboratory at University of Minnesota, and then attending graduation ceremonies at the University of Minnesota. Graduates in cap and gown process during the commencement exercises.
A documentary film from the Rural Electrification Administration: "Power and the Land" about the lack of electric power in rural areas such as St. Clairsville, Ohio. Men with lamp walk on a pathway at dawn. A man feeds the cattle while another one is seen milking a cow in the light of a lamp. A woman pumps water, starts her work and children do their work in the dim light of la amp. Scenes of horses grazing in the field.
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