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Pontiac Parisienne and Oldsmobile Starfire displayed at General Motor's Motorama in New York City
Scenes from General Motor's Motorama event in New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (301 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States), in 1953. A couple stands next to a 1953 Pontiac Parisienne concept car displayed at GM's Motorama event. It was designed by GM's Harley Earl and team. The couple gets into the car as the man handles the steering. In the next scene, a young woman sitting in Oldsmobile Starfire is joined by another young woman. (Note: The Pontiac Parisienne is now part of the Bortz auto collection.)
People on Park Avenue waiting to enter General Motor's Motorama show in New York; also dancers performing at the show
People line up in large number to enter Hotel Waldorf Astoria to view General Motor's auto show Motorama in New York City, United States. Sign reads “GM General Motors Motorama of 1953” at the entrance of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel (301 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States). Men form long lines on Park Avenue. Dancers perform a ballet in front of a large audience during the motor show.
The Scandinavian Clubs of New York name Christine Jorgensen as "Woman of the Year" in New York City.
The Scandinavian Clubs of New York choose Christine Jorgensen "Woman of the Year" in New York City. Christine Jorgensen, a transgender woman, accepts the award from a Club official. She addresses the gathering and thanks her doctors and her friends who she says are responsible for her success.
Young boys of New York Boy's Clubs participate in exhibition boxing matches at Madison Square Boys Club in New York City.
Young boxers of New York Boy's Clubs participate in exhibition boxing matches at Madison Square Boys Club. A man supervises as the boys are weighed. They weigh in around 50 pounds. The 50 pound mini weight category match begins. Referee in the ring with the two boxers. The match underway. Spectators watch and cheer. The bell at the end of the match. Officials in the ring. The match is a draw. A second match begins. The match underway. Spectators cheer. The match ends. Officials announce and congratulate the winner.
Veterans receive heroes welcome on their return from Korea.
2200 veterans return from Korea. The troops get a heroes reception. Veterans aboard a ship. Ship crosses the Statue of Liberty and enters the New York harbor. New York City fireboats for their welcome in the harbor. A large crowd awaits their return in the harbor. People hold boards and banners with soldiers' names. A soldier takes photographs of the crowd from the ship. Soldiers get off the ship for a family reunion. Soldiers meet their wives, mothers, children and family. The veterans in military trucks during the ticker parade through Broadway. People lined up on either side of the road to welcome them. A ceremony at the City Hall. Military officers and New York officials welcome the soldiers. A large crowd at the gathering. Soldiers sit with their family members.
U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy and Counsel Roy Cohn at Senate hearing on"Army Signal Corps Subversion and Espionage"
U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy at a Senate Subcommittee hearing on Army Signal Corps Subversion and Espionage. U.S. Federal Courthouse, Foley Square, New York City, United States. Colonel Ferry of the U.S. Army, is sworn in and answers questions from Roy Cohn, subcommittee chief counsel. Press, media and photographers present in large numbers at the hearing. Mr. Cohn asks about Julius Rosenberg and about the access of Army contractors to classified information.