View of San Francisco skyline as seen from across bay in the City of Oakland, California. Buses and heavy vehicle traffic on the streets of Oakland. Montage shows scenes in Oakland, including an orchestra band playing and various sports such as ice hockey and baseball. Narrator describes contrast of wealthy areas of city with poor areas of city. African American citizens along streets and sidewalks and near apartments and homes. Black woman walking with child. Black American children play. Black American men on streets. Still images of African American citizens in Oakland during World War II.
Delegates of the Pan American Congress of Journalists visit industrial and educational sites in Washington DC. Heaps of harvested crop,a busy market street visible. Statues of parents of America freedom including,1st President of Greater Columbia Simon Bolivar, revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio,renowned poet and writer Jose Marti, 2nd Supreme Director of Chile Bernardo O' Higgins,1st Protector of Peru San Martin,1st U.S. President George Washington.
Following the tragic fire aboard the USS Oriskany (CVA-34) on October 26, 1966, remains of all 44 who died were returned to their families for burial, except for Lieutenant Commander Omar R. Ford, who's will requested burial at sea. Accordingly, on November 6, 1966, while the Oriskany was underway way to San Diego, from Subic Bay, a funeral with full military honors was conducted on board and Commander Ford's body was committed to the deep in the Philippine Sea. Marines form honor guard in full dress uniforms. Bugler holds trumpet. A Navy Commander and a Lt. Commander stand at attention. Group of ship's officers acting as pallbearers, stand by the flag-draped body. The ship's company in formation in dress whites. The Destroyer, USS Chevalier (DD-805) visible in water nearby. Ship's Captain, John H. Iarrobino, walks across the flight deck to a podium and speaks. Sailors with heads bowed. Pallbearers commit the body to the deep. Marine honor guard fire rifle salutes. Bugler plays taps. Officers salute. Pallbearers ceremoniously fold the American Flag into triangle and present to the Captain. Ceremony is ended.
Workers busy in assembling the ten millionth Ford Model-T car. Several workers with different equipment working in assembling the motor car. Workers with wheels assembling the car and as the motor car is assembled at the end of the assembly line, the cheering workers stand next to the car. "The Ten millionth Ford" is visible painted on the back of the car, along with "New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway" painted on the side.
Views of Ford buildings, residential areas, public parks and cheering spectators on streets as the ten millionth Ford motorcade passes. The spectators cheer during the trip of ten millionth Ford Model-T motorcade is getting started. It passes by the Ford plant in Highland Park, Michigan. Painted on the side of the car is "The ten millionth. New York to san Francisco via Lincoln Highway". The vehicle is seen parked in front of large building with tall stone columns. As it drives off, the officials there shake hands.
Views of the ten millionth Ford motorcade passing in front of the Ford factory buildings in Higland Park. Workers and citizens fill the streets and there is much celebrating. The car and its motorcade are beginning a trip from New York to San Francisco.
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