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Major demolition and reconstruction of the White House in Washington, DC starting in 1949
Wholesale reconstruction of the White House residence begun in 1949 and continuing during most of the term of President Truman, who used Blair house as the official Presidential residence during the renovation period. Although the wings continued to function for White House staff, the main house was completely rebuilt, with new supports, beams, etc. which involved demolition and rebuilding on a monumental scale. Views of the construction work in progress.
Griffith Stadium, home of baseball's Washington Senators, seen empty and with game in progress
Footage of Griffith Stadium, home of baseball's Washington Senators, circa 1949. A sign in film reads: '...the Senators do!' Camera then swings to empty stadium, with neighborhood buildings outside the stadium visible at right. View of small crowd watching the Senators play. Based on the uniforms, the opponent appears to be the St. Louis Browns. Senators player on first base takes off towards second on a hit ball. But the ball is caught in the outfield and the runner gets picked off returning to first base. Another player swings and misses at a pitch. People approach gate at Griffith Stadium.
Harry S. Truman signs the Housing Act in presence of the Housing Administration members in Washington D.C.
U.S. President Harry S. Truman signs the Housing Act in Washington D.C., United States. Truman seated at a desk. Officials including members of the Housing Administration stand in the background. The president signs the American Housing Act of 1949, which expanded the federal role in mortgage insurance and creation of public housing. A close up of the members and Truman signing the act. The act and a pen on the desk. Truman seated at the deck holding a pen.
Mohammad Reza Pahlevi of Iran arrives for a visit to the U.S. and greeted by President Truman and dignitaries in Washington DC.
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlevi of Iran arrives in Washington DC for a visit to the U.S. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlevi disembarks the plane. He is greeted by U.S. President Harry S Truman and ranking government dignitaries. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlevi and President Truman seated in car. Car is driven away.
President Harry Truman is principal speaker as National Council of African American women honors Doctor Bunche in Washington D.C.
African American women honors Ralph Johnson Bunche in Washington D.C., United States. U.S. President Harry S. Truman, seated to attend the program as a principal speaker. National Council of African American women honors Doctor Bunche for his services as mediator in Palestine. National Council members and audience applaud. African American women greets President Truman.
Former war correspondents arrive in Washington DC and meet President Truman
An American Overseas Airlines aircraft arrives in Washington D.C., United States. It is on a multi-leg journey carrying 45 former War Correspondents back to Europe for celebrations commemorating the 5th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion of World War II. Aerial views of the White House and Washington Monument, including the Main Navy and Munitions Buildings. Dignitaries get off the American Overseas Airlines aircraft. They are greeted by American officials. They meet with President Harry S. Truman at the White House West Wing. Truman speaks to the former War Correspondents.