Soldiers of the 33rd Infantry Division, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) arrive by a ferry boat, named Catshill, at port of embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey in World War 1. They march from the ship in two lines, with full battle gear and shouldering their arms. View from the bridge of the ferry showing soldiers marching across the pier and into a large embarkation center building displaying a sign reading: "Pier No.3, U.S. Army Transport Service." Sailors hand out chits to the soldiers, as they enter the building. Red Cross women volunteers hand out donuts and fill soldiers' mess kit cups with coffee. Several soldiers are seen placing their chits into a container held by a sailor. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Guns at Fort Scott, The Presidio, California, are fired to test coastal defense in San Francisco, California, United States, during World War I. A 12 inch mortar of battery Stotsenburg is fired. An explosion occurs in water. Soldiers reload and fire it again. Another explosion occurs in water. A 12-inch gun mounted on a barbette carriage at Battery Saffold is fired.
Air Force One (C-121 named Columbine II) aircraft with President and Mrs. Eisenhower aboard, lands at Blair County Airport, Pennsylvania. The Eisenhowers depart by cadillac automobile to the town of State College, Pennsylvania, where they attend the funeral of Helen Elsie Eakin Eisenhower, wife of the President's brother, Milton S. Eisenhower. Upon arrival, President and Mrs. Eisenhower enter St. Andrew's Episcopal Church,behind Milton Eisenhower and his son, Milton Jr.(Lieutenant in military uniform, with black armband) and his daughter, Helen Eisenhower. Pallbearers carry coffin into the church. Two Episcopal Ministers, following a crucifer, emerge from church, followed by pallbearers and coffin. Spectators watch from across the street as the coffin is placed in a hearse. Dr. Milton Eisenhower walks from the church, flanked by his son and daughter. President and Mrs. Eisenhower follow immediately behind them. They all enter the Presidential limousine and drive away, followed by other cars on the funeral procession.
Famous boxer James Braddock, wearing boxing gloves, appears talking to a group of young boys. He teaches young boys boxing techniques. Boys practice boxing in front of him. He kneels on one knee and teaches a boy boxing punches. A crowd surrounds them.
The 33rd Annual Academy Awards banner on Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1855 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States) in Santa Monica, California. A car arrives at the auditorium. Hollywood stars arrive. People sitting in the auditorium. Eva Morris announces name of Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Peter Ustinov comes to the stage and takes the award. Hugh Griffith announces the winner of Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Shirley Jones accepts the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Greer Garson announces the award for Best Actor. Burt Lancaster receives the award for his leading role in Elmer Gantry. Yul Brynner announces Elizabeth Taylor as the winner of Best Actress for her role as Gloria Wandrous in Butterfield 8. Elizabeth Taylor come on stage to receive the award amidst long applause. People in auditorium clap and cheer. Audrey Hepburn announces the winner for Best Picture. Billy Wilder, the producer of the film The Apartment, accepts the Oscar.
A man and a model of airplane in GALCIT wind tunnel, California, United States. The model plane is suspended in wind tunnel powered by a large four-bladed fan. Several airplane models are seen in the wind tunnel. A technician adjusts a balance, amid measuring devices outside the wind tunnel, during operation. Models of sea planes lie on a table. Man carries a pontoon model.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy ©2026 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2026 CriticalPast LLC.