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CH-46 helicopter lands on an American aircraft carrier and troops climb aboard, off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon

Events related to the barracks bombing in Beirut, Lebanon. Marine CH-46 Sea Knight elicopter in flight above sea. It approaches towards the camera and lands on the deck of the aircraft carrier. Crew members stand on the flight deck of the carrier. Two soldiers board the helicopter. Forward Air Controller (FAC) gives the green signal. The helicopter lifts off.

Location: Beirut Lebanon
Date: 1983, November
Duration: 1 min 26 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675050069
President Franklin Roosevelt during his Annual message to Congress speaks on the benefits of a democratic government.

U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt delivers his Annual Message to Congress in Washington DC, USA. In his speech he makes the following remarks, 'Millions of Americans believe in the facts that democratic form of government and democracies are best able to cope with the changing problems of modern civilization and to maintain peace among them. Conference in Buenos Aires sent forth a message on behalf of all the democracies of the world to those Nations which live otherwise. The United States of America must continue the task of making democracy successful'. The conference room roars with sound of applause and cheering. Members of the assembly shake hands with President Roosevelt.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1937, January 6
Duration: 2 min 48 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675050245
Search and rescue operations performed after the sinking of the Greek Ferry, 'Heraklion', in the Aegean Sea.

The Greek ferry, 'Heraklion', en-route from Crete to Athen's Port, Piraeus, is sunk in the Aegean Sea during a fierce storm in which a truck reportedly broke loose and battered open her midship loading door, causing her to sink within 15 minutes. Search and rescue operations carried out from air and in water, the day after her sinking. . Rescue boats underway at the scene. Man wearing radio headset, looks from the window of a scout plane and throws out a flare to mark the location. Scattered debris on water. Sailors carry causalities on stretcher. Causalities put into ambulance. 235 passengers are reported dead or missing and only 49 managed to survive the tragedy. (Note : The USS Belknap (DLG-26) and the USS Columbus (CG-12) participated in the search for survivors but found none. The Belknap retrieved some remains that were transferred to Greek authorities, the next day.) (Additional note: Some music at start of this newsreel, but no other sound or narrative.)

Location: Aegean sea
Date: 1966, December 8
Duration: 1 min 38 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675050310
A trainer makes Risso's Dolphins perform tricks in a swimming pool at Marineland in Florida, USA.

Four rare Risso's Dolphins perform tricks in a swimming pool at Marineland in Florida. Dolphins swim with a diver. Dolphins jump high in air to grab fish from the hands of a man standing on a platform above the pool.

Location: Florida United States USA
Date: 1966, December 12
Duration: 1 min 4 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675050311
People's Republic of China successfully conducts second nuclear test at Lop Nur

People’s Republic of China Premier Zhou Enlai announces the news of China's first successful nuclear test. People cheer. Preparations for China's second atomic test is done. Men prepare trucks and equipment. Combat team briefed. Troops chant communist slogans. Troops and their horses wear protective clothing before entering the radioactive zone. Troops take cover at a safe distance before the blast and cover their eyes with protective glasses. Nuclear explosion at the horizon. Mushroom cloud rises high in the air. The blast wave destroys everything in its path. Tanks and troops enter the radioactive zone. Cavalry advances on ground. Troops move behind tanks. English translation narration overlays Chinese narrator in background.

Location: China
Date: 1965, May 14
Duration: 5 min 21 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675050399
China conducts its first thermonuclear test at Lop Nur in China.

Events related to the People’s Republic of China's First Thermonuclear Test. Men at work on the test site. Several banners and artifacts are put at the test site. Men follow the Maoist communist principles of Chairman Mao Zedong. Men study the works of Chairman Mao. Food is prepared in the kitchen. View of a sandstorm in the desert. Men briefed by an officer. Men shovel ground, weld, and operate cranes. View of scientific instruments in underground bunkers. Materials for civil use are arranged for testing purposes. Animals in cages are brought as test subjects. Troops sit outdoors. Chinese flag flutters atop a mast. Several instruments and switch boards. Thermonuclear bomb explodes. The blast wave destroys the test buildings. Mushroom clouds rise in the air. English translation overlays Chinese narration.

Location: China
Date: 1966, October 27
Duration: 6 min 46 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675050400
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