City of Nelscott in Oregon United States, destroyed due to flood. Gigantic waves of sea strikes the rocks at the shores. A view of destroyed boasts on the ground and flood water fills the city. A woman and a man take his child on a wooden raft. They load provisions while floating beside a house window. Man along with child, household furniture and a dog, sail the raft through flood water. People walk cautiously in search for a safer place. Logs of trees destroyed by flood.
Views of the Flat Iron building and other shops and offices in New York City. Dignitaries and spectators observe the ten millionth Ford Model-T as its motorcade passes through the city. A marching band led by an American flag parade with the motorcade. Motorcade passes through the streets and tall building visible.
Aerial view of the newly completed Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Several cars and motor vehicles parked near a man made island of the complex. A ship underway in the bay. Buses lined up at toll plaza to cross bridge following dedication. Opening ceremony of the new bridge and tunnel. A TrailWays bus passes through the toll booth area. POV through windshield of a car as it enters the tunnel and bridge complex. Sign seen, 'Tunnel 1/2 mile.' As the car enters a tunnel sign above reads, 'Thimble Shoal Channel Tunnel.'
The 36th Academy Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1855 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States) in Santa Monica, California. Several Hollywood stars seated in the auditorium. Gregory Peck announces the Best Actress award for Patricia Neal. French actress Annabella accepts the award on behalf of Patricia Neal. Frank Sinatra announces the winner of Best Picture. 'Tom Jones' gets the Best Picture award. David Picker receives the award in place of Tony Richardson. Anne Bancroft announces the winner of the Best Actor award. Sidney Poitier receives Best Actor award for his performance in 'Lilies of the Field'. He is the first African American to receive the Best Actor Award. Poitier receives the Oscar trophy and gives a short speech expressing his thanks.
Dedication of the William A. Shea Municipal Stadium (Shea Stadium) in New York. Aerial view of Shea Stadium (123–01 Roosevelt Avenue Flushing, Queens, New York) in Flushing Meadow, New York. Mayor Robert Wagner and New York Mets manager Casey Stengel dedicate the stadium. Journalists take photographs during the dedication event. Urban planner Robert Moses speaks in front of a podium. William Shea points out the features of the new stadium. A huge crowd cheers in the spectator's stand. Mayor Wagner along with other dignitaries poses for the camera.
The 1st Cavalry Division moving along the Atlantic Coast in the United States. An armored car parked on a field. Soldiers standing near the car and discussing a document. A soldier looks at the document. Other soldiers standing in the background. A group of soldiers discussing a map. The soldiers board the armored car. The car moving on the street. Trees along the sides of the street. Motorcycles and scouts move over a highway along the coast. Soldiers get off from motorcycles and advance along the coast. Artillery pulled by a trailer. The soldiers take the artillery to position. Other soldiers firing rifles and machine guns, lying in prone position on the beach. Two soldiers watching the target. 37 mm guns loaded and fired. (World War II period).
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