Maiden flight of the Boeing 707 Stratoliner jet airliner in Seattle, Washington. American Boeing 707 Stratoliner transport aircraft parked at an airfield. The aircraft is ready for its maiden flight after all flight tests. The aircraft taxis and takes off.
Water rescue in Austin,Texas. A water tanker arrives in the city. A flag flutters in wind atop a building. A banner on the tanker reads highland lakes water for thirsty New Yorkers. Trees in the background. Men stand nearthe tanker. A man shows a document signed by Texas Mayor Taylor Glass. Men fill water in glasses and drink. Men aboard the tanker wave hats and drive off.
On December 7, 1936, five days after its first flight in history, the Boeing Y1B-17, then the world's largest bomber aircraft, suffered considerable damage when its brakes seized during landing, and it nosed over. The damaged aircraft is seen being towed. Obvious damage includes propellers and nose section of the aircraft.
Children aid Saint Nicolas in Santa Claus, Indiana. Cars parked outside buildings. A man hands a bag to another man. A sign board outside a building reads 'Post Office'. A man at work in the office. He marks seal on the letters. Children enter a building with painted walls. Children dressed up like Santa Claus make toys at a workshop and aid Saint Nicolas.
U.S. nuclear submarine, USS Seawolf (SSN-575) in bay near Newport, Rhode Island. President Eisenhower standing on deck with group of Naval officers. The American flag and the President's ensign fly from the boat. President Eisenhower descends through a hatch. He greets members of the crew and tours the boat. He observes crewmen at their duty stations. He cuts a cake, with "Commander in Chief" written on it. The cook serves the cake. President Eisenhower dines in the Crew's Mess. With him are Chief Hospital Corpsman Milton W. Tucker, USN; Presidential Press Secretary James Hagerty and Seaman Apprentice W.J. Dooling. The President climbs out of the submarine on to the deck.
Presidential inauguration ceremony of U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in Washington DC. Dignitaries seated in cars move through streets. The inaugural parade by motorcyclists. Trees in the background. A large crowd of civilians gathered on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol.
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