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The XSM-65 Series A missile model being tested for vibration,frequency,load bearing and fittings in San Diego, California

Film about the development of the XSM-65 Series A missile and the testing at Point Loma in San Diego, California. Animation depicts the dimensions and the technical details of the XSM-65 Series A missile. The model 74 of the XSM-65 Series A missile. The model in test stand in horizontal position for the determination of the vibration and frequency. A tower being raised to vertical position. The missile model is carried in a trailer to the test tower. The model being raised to a vertical position. Water in the propellant tanks of the missiles. Technicians work on a test stand. Technicians work on an ellipsoidal chamber. The parts of the ellipsoidal chamber being welded by a machine. Animation depicts the installing position of the test chamber. Technicians work on the fittings to separate the missile body with the booster unit. The fitting on the surface of the booster unit. The two parts separate. The fitting to separate the nose of the missile from the body.

Date: 1955
Duration: 3 min 38 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675067624
The hydrogen oxygen wind tunnel used to test XSM-65 Series A missile and heating tests on missile in San Diego, California.

Film about the development of the XSM-65 Series A missile and the testing at Point Loma in San Diego, California. Animation depicts the nose of the XSM-65 Series A missile being separated and enters the earths atmosphere. The hydrogen oxygen wind tunnel being used to test the missile nose under specified temperature and wind velocity conditions. Another high power hydrogen oxygen wind tunnel used for testing. An arc heating apparatus used for testing. A resistance heating unit. A induction heater on stand. A technician works on a solar furnaces. A technician controls the pressure with which the water is forced into a porous metal. The water being converted to super heated steam in a furnace. Animation depicts the stem acting as an insulating layer. A scientist notes the water pressure and flow rate. A thermo couple device on table. A gauge. The scientist measures the heat transfer rate.

Date: 1955
Duration: 2 min 35 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675067625
Men inject a dugong at the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco, California.

A dugong imported in the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco, California. The dugong, also known as sea cow, is named as Eugenie. Men inject the dugong to prevent any infections and treat it.

Date: 1955, November 26
Duration: 37 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675062511
Early revolution in Cuba against Batista: The 153 attack on Moncada Barracks and the arrest and release of Fidel Castro in 1955.

26 July 1953: Cuban political leader Fidel Castro sends his men to the Moncada Barracks manned by the military garrison. His men are massacred and gunned down by the officers. The garrison Colonel Alberto, followed by his men. A crowd surrounds them. Officers with the uniforms of the killed revolutionaries who died in the 26th of July attempt, which becomes the rallying event for the revolution. An officer at a table while others stand around him as he is rewarded the General Star. Officials sign documents. The wounded from the barracks in a military hospital. Officers and officials attend the military honors ceremony for the dead officers and soldiers. Police keep a vigil and search cars on the streets. General Rafael Salas Canizares leads the hunt for conspirators and rebels. The General with other officers pose with the arms found during a search. Buildings bombed and wrecked by rebel saboteurs and guerrillas. Police Officers ocomb the island. Castro surrenders and is tried in 1953 along with his men. 1954: Other revolution fronts operating. A man signs a document surrounded by officials. Students demonstrate on the streets. A wounded on a litter and another on a hospital bed. 1955: Batista signs an appeasement and Castro, his brother Raul Castro, Melba Hernandez, Haydee Santamaria, and Castro's men are released. The brothers are greeted by their sister Lydia. Fidel Castro announces that he will leave the country to organize an invasion. People rejoice on the street.

Date: 1953
Duration: 3 min 47 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675033302
American Carol Morris wins the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant in Long Beach, California.

Miss Universe Contest in Long Beach, California. 17 Contestants pose in the stage. They walk on the stage waiving at the crowd. Miss Argentina Ileana Carré smiles on stage. Marina Orschel of Germany waves to the audience. Miss USA Carol Morris chosen as Miss Universe comes up on stage to receive the crown. Crowd cheers as she walks on the ramp with the crown. Miss Universe 1955 Hillevi Rombin of Sweden crowns Carol Morris.

Date: 1956, July 23
Duration: 1 min 4 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675064640
Battery and the inverter of XSM-65 Series A missile being tested and scientists work on missile launch in San Diego.

Film about the development of the XSM-65 Series A missile and the testing at Point Loma in San Diego, California. A technician checks the power battery and the inverter for power and temperature ratings. After the test the canisters are placed on the batteries. A technician at the power supply control panel. Two technicians at the controls check the batteries for vibration on a testing equipment. Animation depict the various laboratories for testing. Fire comes out from a missile after being ignited. Two technician see the location of the test site on a chart. View of the missile test site. A scientist explains the production planning,sequencing and scheduling of the missile. Technician installs the missile components. Animation of the launch of the missile.

Date: 1955
Duration: 2 min 47 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675067626