A historical documentary about German born civil engineer John Augustus Roebling's early experimentation with wire rope suspension bridges in the United States. The biography of John Augustus Roebling by Hamiltion Schuyler. The Pennsylvania home of John Augustus Roebling. Aerial view of the railway lines across the Allegheny Mountains connecting Harrisburg to Pittsburgh. A suspension bridge over the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh. A steamer in the river. A suspension bridge spanning the Niagara River Gorge. A railroad on the bridge. A page of the biography shows the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Animation depicts the Brooklyn Bridge and boats in the East River. A statue of John Augustus Roebling. The George Washington Bridge spanning over the Hudson River.
A United States Navy fleet review in the early 1930s. Men and the crew at deck of USS Pennsylvania. Guests of Admiral Leigh (Commander in Chief) on bridge, watch formation. Views of USS Raleigh, USS Detroit and ships in formation in sea. USS Augusta and some sailboats in fleet. Other ships of fleet in formation, small launch underway. Battleships in single column, led by USS California.
United States official car driving up to a gangway of USS (United States Ship) Texas. Minister to Panama board Pennsylvania, to pay respect to Admiral JV Chase. Admiral with Minister to Panama.
British Admiral Sir Michael Hodges with other officials come on board USS (United States Ship) Texas to pay his respect to Admiral JV Chase. Views of the personnel on deck. Battleships in different formations like steaming formation, single column and column formation at sea. A Japanese naval officer and his wife boarding ship for official visit. Officer and his wife greeted on quarter deck of Pennsylvania, marine honor guard in background.
United States President Franklin D Roosevelt is administered the oath of office by the Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes The President's son, James Roosevelt, assists him when he walks. President Roosevelt delivers an inaugural speech. Soldiers, sailors and cavalry units march down the Pennsylvania Avenue on the Inauguration Day. A large crowd gathers along road side to watch the soldiers in action.
A marble championship in Ocean City, New Jersey. Boys compete at the National Marble Championship. Participants strike marbles. Aaron Butash of Throop Pennsylvania wins the championship as others run onto the course and surround him. The winner seated in a throne chair as he wears a victory crown. An official greets winner Aaron Butash.
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