Time lapse view of dawn breaking over Manhattan Island. Skyscrapers in New York City in 1958. People emerging from ferry to dock on their morning commute to work. Men and women pedestrians dressed in 1950s fashions cross streets as taxi cabs and 1950s era cars pass by. A man in coat and hat waiting at a bus stop, with a city bus stopped. Elevated views of pedestrians squeezing between stopped car bumbers at crowded intersections. Pigeons in a park. High Elevated views of pedestrians, traffic, crossroads, buildings, and skyscrapers of Manhattan skyline. Long views of many blocks of Manhattan buildings and streets. Shadows of tall skyscrapers falling across buildings and streets as dusk nears. Lights in skyscraper windows at night. Clouds in the background. Aerials of traffic at night. Timelapse view of sunset and night scenes in Manhattan.
Major sports events of the year 1958. Boats underway at sea during America's cup, a yachting event that resumes after 21 years. President Eisenhower looks at the boats through a pair of binoculars. Columbia team representing United States beats British challenger Sceptre in four races off New Port, Rhode Island.
The New York Times headlines dated February 1, 1958. The headline reads 'On Canaveral's Beach the cry was "Go Baby!"' The article is about the elation of civilians and military as rocket rose.
The New York Times dated February 1, 1958. The headline reads ' Military Power: How U.S. Stands'. The article is about the military posture of the U.S. in relation to the Soviet Union.
Esther Jane Williams at premier of her film Raw Wind in Eden. She arrives in Atlantic City by helicopter, dives into the sea and swims ashore. Crowd gives her a warm welcome. 04 August 1958.
Scenes of flooded La Palta River which is flowing at a speed of 50 mph in Buenos Aries region. Flood has turned the city into rubble. Many people were homeless and missing. People shifted to safer locations and provided with relief material. 04 August 1958.
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