Masters art pageant in Washington DC. Exhibits of the masters art. A woman puts on makeup on the contestants. They perform their act. A woman puts on make up of Miss liberty. She performs as the Statue of Liberty. A woman speaks about college of arts and museum. A contestant is interviewed.
100th Birthday celebration of the Statue of Liberty in the United States. Fireworks around the newly renovated and re-lit Statue of Liberty in New York harbor on July 4, 1986. French President François Mitterrand approaches a podium and says "Happy Birthday United States and Happy Birthday Miss Liberty." U.S. President Ronald Reagan with First Lady Nancy Reagan smile and clap. President Reagan delivers a speech. Chief Justice Warren Burger leads an oath taking ceremony for new U.S. citizens on Ellis Island. Citizens nationwide at different locations take part in the ceremonies and say the Pledge of Allegiance together, including in San Francisco, Old Courthouse in St. Louis, Orange Bowl in Miami and Washington DC. View of tall sailing ships and other boats in New York Harbor. Celebration and fireworks near and around the Statue of Liberty.
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, Shah of Iran visits the United States and is welcomed by the President of the United States, Harry S. Truman, at the Washington National Airport. President Truman delivers a short speech of welcome from some notes. Mohammad Pahlavi responds impromptu, that he brings with him a message of warm regard and goodwill from Iran and says that it was a privilege to be a part of the Allied campaign and to contribute towards freedom in World War II. He thanks President Truman for the welcome given to him. He talks about the friendship of the United States. Among microphones capturing the comments is one labeled VOA (Voice of America). The President's VC-118 aircraft, "Independence" is parked behind the speaker's stand.
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, and his entourage, arrives at the Washington National Airport, aboard the President's VC-118 (DC-6) aircraft. The Shah's military and diplomatic companions precede him down the steps of the aircraft and are greeted by the President and U.S. officials. An honor guard stands in formation on the airport ramp. A color guard carries flags of the United States and Iran. President Truman escorts the Shah in a walking review of the assembled Honor guard. U.S. President Harry S. Truman and Mohammad Pahlavi seated in an open car. The car is driven away.
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.
A swimming pool in a residential neighborhood in the United States. Boys swim and cavort in the swimming pool. A woman in a swim suit stands near the pool.
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