Operation Plumbbob atomic bomb testing in Nevada, United States. A plastic balloon carries an atom bomb at the Yucca Flats proving ground. A technician at the controls with a monitor showing the image of the balloon. Engineers and newsmen wear dark glasses. An atomic explosion occurs, and a mushroom cloud is formed. Marines huddle in a trench. Helicopters in flight as they carry the marines to the site of the explosion.
Scene opens shows spectators looking at a U.S. Army Redstone missile lying in its side in Grand Central Station, New York City (89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, United States). The Ordnance Corps logo is painted on the missile side. Some workmen use a manual hoist to raise the 5-ton missile upright. View from above of the missile being slowly tilted upright. Closeup of spectators looking upward as it moves. Another view from above as the missile is about half-way raised. Exhibit is a salute to the International Geophysical Year. Closeup of more people watching the missile being pulled up. Among others, they include a woman with two small girls, and a U.S. Airman in khaki uniform. View from above of the missile finally standing completely upright on the station floor with a large American flag displayed on the wall behind it.
A delegation of Boston civic dignitaries during a weeklong goodwill tour of Rome, Italy. 60-member delegation of the goodwill tour along with their families at the St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City (Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City). Pope Pius XII blesses the children. Mayor John B. Hynes of Boston speaks to the Pope. The Pope speaks to the members of the delegation.
The World Series of Logging in Albany, Oregon. Jim Harren of Longview, Washington rolls a log onto water. A boy looks through binoculars. Allen Woodrow cuts a 30-inch-thick wood log with an axe in record time. Malcolm Harper tosses an axe underhand during an axe throwing event. Hap Johnson and Mel Harper climb up 100 feet trees during a tree climbing event. The best logger Hap Johnson being presented the winning trophy.
First launch of Atlas prototype in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Missile at launch pad. Ignition and then smoke seen during launch. Missile climbs several thousand feet and then loses control because of booster fuel system failure and blows up. Some debris falls slowly to ground in flames.
First launch of Atlas prototype in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Missile at launchpad. Ignition comes out. Missile ready for lift-off. Smoke comes out from the missile. Missile lift-off.
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