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Early attempts to fly various heavier than air contraptions. Later use of rockets for propulsion; GE jet engines circa 1951.
Early history of flight with various ornithopters and flying contraptions. A bicycle-powered 8-winged airplane collapses in front of a hangar during takeoff attempt. Man wearing a set of wings, and a tail, tries to fly by running and also by jumping off a large rock. The so-called Pitt Sky Car in action. A car equipped with an umbrella-like rotor intended for vertical takeoff. It simply jumps up and down. A man riding a bicycle being propelled in part by a pack of rockets burning behind his seat. It gets too hot and he abandons the bicycle just before the rocket pack explodes. Animated discussion of Newton's 3rd law of motion and its relevance to the jet airplane engine. Diagrams and illustrations. A Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star aircraft taking off, and in flight, with its speed brake extended. View of General Electric jet engine, circa 1951, that delivers over 5800 pounds of thrust. These engines being produced in the GE plant at Lynn, Massachusetts and the new (1951) GE plant at Lockland Ohio.
Interview with Shah of Iran about nationalization of resources in Iran
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, speaks about the economic system of Iran. An English dubbing translates the Shah’s comments. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi speaks how Iran has adopted a capitalist system (defined as “if you accept what is not communist is capitalist”) despite every natural and industrial resources of the country is nationalized. The Shah added that almost half of companies in Iran have opened their accounts to the public.
U.S. President Richard Nixon and Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi arrive at a palace in Tehran, Iran.
U.S. President Richard Nixon visits Tehran, Iran. President Nixon and Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi look out from the rooftop opening of their car in a motorcade. President Nixon, the Shah, the First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon and Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi, wife of the Shah of Iran, step from a car at the Niavaran Palace (Tehran Province Tehran District 1 Niavaran St, Niavaran Square, Iran). The children of Shah Pahlavi greet Mr. and Mrs. Nixon upon their arrival. The group poses for pictures. The group enters the palace.
President Richard Nixon and Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi review Iranian troops at an airport in Tehran, Iran.
United States President Richard Nixon visits Tehran, Iran. United States Air Force One aircraft (VC-137C SAM 27000) taxis at an airport. Iranian troops lined up in honor of the United States President. Iranian and American flags flutter from a review stand. Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and other dignitaries walk towards the Air Force One aircraft. President Nixon and the First Lady Pat Nixon descend the stairs of the aircraft. President Nixon is greeted by Iranian officials. The Shah of Iran and President Nixon stand on the review stand. Troops march past the review stand. The wife of the Shah of Iran and Mrs. Nixon stand in front of the Air Force One aircraft. President Nixon is greeted by officials.
President Nixon and Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran greet people prior to a state dinner in Tehran, Iran.
A reception for U.S. President Richard Nixon at the Niavaran Palace (Tehran Province Tehran District 1 Niavaran St, Niavaran Square, Iran) in Tehran, Iran. President Nixon, the First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon and Farah Pahlavi, Shahbanu or Empress of Iran, greet guests prior to a sumptuous state dinner. Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and President Nixon talk to each other while they shake hands with others. President Nixon, Shah and spouses heading for the dinner.
President Richard Nixon and Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi attend a state dinner in Tehran, Iran.
A reception for U.S. President Richard Nixon at the Niavaran Palace (Tehran Province Tehran District 1 Niavaran St, Niavaran Square, Iran) in Tehran, Iran. President Nixon speaks with Farah Pahlavi, wife of the Shah of Iran, at a dinner table. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran speaks with the First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon at the dinner table. The Shah speaks before the dinner.
