The Washington Monument in Washington DC, United States. A frame scaffold structure around the Washington Monument to give access for workers cleaning the historical building. Trained professional workers clean the monument and regrout between stones. Workers examine and measure the aluminum cap at the top of the Washington Monument. Views of the surrounding National Mall area from the scaffold around the Washington Monument, including views toward the Capitol, the White House, and the Navy Buildings, munitions buildings, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. View from a moving elevator descending the scaffolding.
The O'Shaughnessy dam across the Toulumne River,in the Hetch Hetchy valley, Yosemite National Park. It is named for the San Francisco City Engineer, M.M. O'Shaughnessy. Water flowing in the Hetch Hetchy aqueduct as seen from a boat. A view of the O'Shaughnessy dam from distant hillside. View of dam from above. Powerhouse. Electrical distribution system. Turbine deck in powerhouse. Controlled release of water from the dam. Water flowing through the powerhouse.
About 25 cyclists gather loosely at starting point of race, on stone street with trolley tracks in it. They ride downhill on a concrete highway, escorted by motorcycle police and several automobiles. At the finish line in the city, spectators line both sides of the course, set along edge of a main street. A trolley car sits in center of street, and cars fill the opposite lane from the race. (The cars have no rear license plates.) The motorcycle police lead two finalists to the finish line, racing neck-to-neck. A trophy is presented to the winner.
A film 'Over Sapphire Seas' shows the voyage of the Panama Pacific ocean liner from New York City to San Francisco. The cruise ship leaves New York. A crowd waves as the ocean liner departs from the harbor. The captain and other naval officers look through a sextant. A couple view a map showing the ship's route. A woman in a gymnasium on board the ship does weightlifting and strengthening drills pulling on weighted ropes in the gym. A group of passengers on deck does group stretching and calisthenics. A woman is served breakfast in bed. Women shop aboard the ship. Children play musical chairs and other children enjoy an activity room and riding on hobby horses. Other children toss a ball over a net. A waiter distributes sandwiches to the children. Passengers play table tennis and shuffle board. The captain takes a round of the ship. Passengers relax and enjoy the refreshments. Women swim in a pool. And underwater picture view, with underwater photos offered as a novelty to passengers on the Panama Pacific Line. A fat man jumps into the pool. Through the underwater cameras a boy is seen picking up plates from the bottom of the 8 foot deep pool to win a contest. Passengers in black tie and formal evening wear drink and dine on the luxury ship at the end of the day. A butcher cuts beef steak and roasts it on charcoal. Cooks cook food in a kitchen using electric utensils. Bakers make fresh bread. Fancy desserts and pastries are prepared and served to guests. Men and women dance in costumes at a party. The captain sings a sailor song.
Army tank driver demonstrates ability to smoothly rotate turret on M47 Patton tank. A line of tanks proceeds on a road. Maneuverability of tank and turret is demonstrated as a tank is underway on the road. Tanks drive through a water obstacle. Many new tanks are seen parked in marshaling area. A tank driver climbs out of tank and greets U.S. Army officer and a civilian.
A large number of United States M47 Patton tanks are parked at the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) manufacturing plant in Schenectady, New York. A convoy of the tanks moves at high speed over a highway. Close views of wheels and treads as the tanks are moving. Crew members are seen in various hatches. View of tank stopped with crew member waving from top hatch.
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