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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.
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.
12 nations sign Atlantic pact in Washington DC.
Representatives of 12 nations in Washington DC. Flags of 12 nations displayed. Harry S Truman, Clement Attlee and other representatives sign on security treaty. Signed agreement is shown. 12 of the western democratic nations solemnly enter into a joint defense treaty. President Harry S Truman delivers a speech and calls it a 'shield against aggression'.
The establishment of NATO with the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington DC
Brief view of Soviet troops marching in Red Square. Cut to the signing ceremonies for the North Atlantic Treaty, which created The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO. Representatives from the various signing countries seated at the assembly. A view of the flags of the participating nations. Two officials signing the treaty document while the other representatives look on: Mr Paul-Henri Spaak (Minister of Foreign Affairs) signing on behalf of Belgium; and then another official.