A newly hired female assistant system maintenance officer works at NAS Miramar (Miramar Way, San Diego, CA 92145, United States), California. The woman Navy officer meets again the petty officer who gave her a tour on her first day at work. A United States Navy VF-124 chief introduces the petty officer to the female officer. The two employees have a chat. Female officer smiling. “Well I must say Miss Murphy, you sure do learn fast” says the petty officer. “And I must admit, Petty Officer Powers, you do make decisions where they count”. They both smiled. “Well, on with the day’s work” the petty officer says before leaving.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon and wife Pat Nixon waving at the crowd during the 1956 Republican National Convention held at the Cow Palace (2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014) in Daly City near San Francisco, California. Convention attendees are heard cheering. Presidential candidate, incumbent President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Nixon wave and smile at the crowd. Nixon and his wife, holding a bouquet, greet President Eisenhower. Vice President Nixon takes his place at the podium while Pat Nixon sits on the right side. Vice President Nixon begins his speech.
Incumbent President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers presidential nomination acceptance speech during the 1956 Republican National Convention at Cow Palace (2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014) in Daly City near San Francisco, California. President Eisenhower waves at the cheering crowd. President Eisenhower thanks his supporters for their support and nomination for the presidency. Eisenhower comments about a large central government or big government: "Geographical balance of power is essential to our form of free society. If you take the centralization shortcut every time something is to be done, you will perhaps sometimes get quick action. But there is no perhaps about the price you will pay for your impatience: the growth of a swollen, bureaucratic, monster government in Washington, in whose shadow our state and local governments will ultimately wither and die," says President Eisenhower during his speech.
Late 1800s historic footage shows crowds of employees leaving the Union Iron Works shipyard for their lunch break in San Francisco, California. The employees exit the gate of the shipyard. Some women are seen in the crowd. Some guards stand in front of the gate.
Procession of floats at the Golden Jubilee celebration of San Francisco, California in 1898. Crowds of people watch the parade in the foreground. Four white horses draw the first float with school girls and some adults wearing historical costumes. Six mules draw the next float carrying a corps of fire fighters. A boy’s head partially obscures the view. San Francisco girls in white dresses and Alpine hats ride horses, passing through the immense throngs of on-lookers. They are followed by a float drawn by white horses. Chinese residents of San Francisco carry banners and flags in the procession. They are followed by an immense Chinese float. A beautiful arch is seen in the background.
Patrons enthusiastically greet a man walking into a bar in Tenderloin, downtown San Francisco, California. The bartender brings a round of drinks for customers. A male patron spikes the man’s drink while the man flirts with one of the women. The patrons drink before the man passes out. One of the women steals the man’s watch, while another takes his wallet and slips it into her garter. The man wakes up and realizes his wallet is missing. He blames the male patrons and begin a scuffle. The bartender and policeman subdue the man and the man is arrested. The women get up from their chairs to do a little dance in front of the bartender and the male patron. The man and the policeman return to the bar, with the policeman seem to have finally figured out the real criminals. One of the male patrons tries to attack the man but the policeman stops him.
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