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First Lady Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt at a painting raffle from Jack Benny, radio and screen comedian in New York.

First Lady Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt at a painting raffle from Jack Benny, radio and screen comedian in New York. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Hollywood movie stars look on the paintings. Mrs Roosevelt lends a helpful hand to Jewish refugees from Germany (fleeing persecution early in World War 2), buying the first chance painting. Jack Benny and Mrs Roosevelt talk while others look on.

Location: New York United States USA
Date: 1938, December 12
Duration: 37 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675037206
V-2 rocket crashes during testing at White Sands proving ground in New Mexico, United States

A failed V-2 rocket test at White Sands Proving Ground in New Mexico. A United States V-2 rocket is being transported in a carrier to the White Sands Proving Grounds in New Mexico. V-2 rocket in launch tower. The V-2 rocket launches from the launch pad. Shortly after take-off, the V-2 rocket veers off course, beginning its descent. V-2 rocket crashes and explodes, creating a thick cloud of smoke.

Location: New Mexico United States USA
Date: 1946, November 11
Duration: 43 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675037419
Army versus Notre Dame in a football game at Yankee stadium in New York City, United States

Highlights of U.S. Army versus Notre Dame college football game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City, New York. Nearly seventy four thousand spectators gather to witness the game of the century between unbeaten Notre Dame, and the Army team from Westpoint who have won 25 consecutive games. The audiences also include Major General Taylor, Academy Superintendent watching Army (horse) versus Notre Dame (terrier dog) mascots greeting. The voiceover commentator is shown on camera. Secretary of war Patterson and Navy Secretary James Forrestal also lend their support to Army. General Jacob Devers and the Postmaster General Robert Hannegan also turn out to cheer. Teams come out on the field as audiences cheer them loudly. Army player Arnold Tucker is seen. Aerial view of the packed stadium is seen from a nearby rooftop observation point. Game play underway. Army stops Notre Dame on the 4 yard line and then Irish check Blanchard and Davis with superb line play. Until the half time none of the teams scores a point. During the half time break a band performs and an artist performs a mask dance wearing a giant "Lena the Hyena" mask. Play resumes. Jim Brennan from Notre Dame makes a good run and the two teams battle it out as the spectators cheer them on. Brief view of General Eisenhower watching the game. The two teams end the game tied at zero, ending the winning streaks for both teams.

Location: New York United States USA
Date: 1946, November 9
Duration: 2 min 57 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675037421
Eleven Communist leaders under trial for conspiring against the government in New York, United States

Trial of eleven American communist leaders, part of the Smith Act trials of Communist Party leaders, begins in New York City. Crowds gathered to witness a trial outside the Foley Square federal courthouse in New York City. Eleven American communist leaders appear to stand trial on charges against the United States government under the Smith Act. Defendants enter the courthouse carrying suitcases as photographers take pictures. People on the streets hold posters in hands which read “Frame up trial of 12 on today”. Defendants (Benjamin J. Davis, Jr., Eugene Dennis, John Gates, Gil Green, Gus Hall, Irving Potash, Jack Stachel, Robert G. Thompson, John Williamson, Henry Winston, and Carl Winter), arrested members of the National Board of the CPUSA, pose for a group photo. Another member was indicted but was not tried due to illness.

Location: New York United States USA
Date: 1949, January 16
Duration: 1 min 10 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675037425
Smoke from factories, engines and houses causes pollution and congestion in New York in United States

Excerpt from "The City". Smoke comes out from industrial chimney in factoriesnd causes air and water pollution. Houses in the city are congested, streets are narrow and children have no ground to play. Smoke can prove to be hazardous as it may lead to various diseases like Tuberculosis, Rickets and Typhoid. People run across the railway track before a train arrives with its engine emitting smoke. A man and a girl walk through narrow city streets with congested houses. After the day gets over workers return to their houses as their wives do household chores. A women pumps out water as another worker washes his dirty face and hands after a long days work. Smoke coming out from factories, houses and rail engines cause pollution and leads to environmental degradation.

Location: New York United States USA
Date: 1939
Duration: 3 min 35 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675037436
Members of Security Council meet to discuss on charges regarding Korean War, in New York, United States

Members of United Nations Security Council meet in New York to discuss on Chinese arms invasion on Taiwan and aggression against the Republic of Korea. Meetings agenda is put before the members and discussion takes place as members of various countries listen with their headphones on and take down notes. Representatives of Norway, United States, Britain, Egypt, Yugoslavia and other countries take part in the meeting

Location: New York United States USA
Date: 1952
Duration: 3 min 14 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675037494
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