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Illinois defeats Northwestern University by 10-9 at an American football match in Champaign, Illinois.

Large crowd gathers and cheers during an American football match between University of Illinois and Northwestern University in Champaign, Illinois. Score board as the score increases. Illinois defeats Northwestern by 10-9.

Date: 1963, October 7
Duration: 1 min 32 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675035456
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt addresses large crowd during 1940 Presidential campaign

Thousands of people gathered in streets of a town to hear President Franklin D. Roosevelt speak during the 1940 Presidential campaign in the United States. Numerous signs carried in the crowd display CIO and AFL letters representing unions.One reads: "Labor wants Roosevelt." One refers to New York truck drivers who support Roosevelt. The President addresses the crowd from a balcony overlooking the street corner. He is surrounded by photograpers and newsmen, and others.

Date: 1940
Duration: 51 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675050185
President Franklin Roosevelt's motorcade in Buffalo, New York, during 1940 Presidential Campaign

During the 1940 Presidential election campaign, President Franklin D. Roosevelt rides the streets of Buffalo, New York, in his limousine, a 1939 Lincoln V12 model 1708, special parade car, built for the President's use. Escorted by several motorcycle policemen, and followed by a car of Secret Service agents, it stops in front of the City Hall, at 65 Niagara Square, where a large welcoming crowd is gathered. The McKinley Monument is seen behind them in the square. Police and uniformed guards control the flag-waving crowd. The President, bundled against the wind in a cloak, makes some remarks recorded on a microphone of radio station WBNY. Several enthusiastic women supporters wave American flags at the front of the crowd. The next scenes show the Presidential limousine and escorts traveling along streets of the commercial district of Buffalo. Spectators line the sidewalks and cheer the President. A final sequence is taken from a car moving in the motorcade. It shows members of the Presidents party, and a police official waving spectators away from the motorcade.

Date: 1940
Duration: 1 min 22 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675050187
New Yorkers in Times Square, New York City, celebrate Democratic victory in General election of 1940

Mounted police keep order at edge of thousands of people packed into times Square in Manhattan, New York City on election night, November 5, 1940. Marqee and lights of Hotel Astor seen in background. lights shine on sign with image of Uncle Sam calling for "No Third Term! Democrats Willkie." Lights moving with message across the Times building spell out: "McNary concedes the re election."(News refers to Charles L. McNary, vice Presidential candidate on the Republican ticket, with Wendell Wilkie.) People in crowd wave hats and make lots of noise. Photographer's lights illuminate various sections of the crowd who react by waving arms and hats. Marquee of Loew's Criterion movie theater in background shows Robert Montgomery starring in a movie and displays banner beneath, advertising "Latest War News."

Date: 1940, November 5
Duration: 1 min 44 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675050195
Crowds in Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, monitor returns during night of 1940 U.S. National Elections

Crowds in Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, on election night, November 5, 1940, gathered to watch returns displayed on the Times Building. View of people in crowd, illuminated by search light beam as they cling to a street sign post. Behind them can be seen lights of the Rialto Theater and various other neon signs.Men are seen on elevated platform, maneuvering search lights to shine on various parts of the crowd. A sign showing Uncle Sam and message: "No third term." People in crowd milling about. Marquee of New York movie Theater. Mounted police thinning out the crowd in places. Moving lights on Times building report results from Hudson County, New York. And they spell out:"Roosevelt leading in States having a total electoral vote of 442." "McNary concedes." "Wilkie retired at 1:30 AM with announcement he would have no further statement until he awakened." Part of another announcement reads:"Republican leader refuses to concede election."

Date: 1940, November 5
Duration: 3 min 51 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675050197
Republicans monitor election returns during the U.S. 1940 National Elections

Huge boards listing the 48 States and their respective voter demographics, are set up in a Republican headquarters during the 1940 U.S. National elections. Three men on ladders, update election information on the boards, as returns come in. A large poster of Wendell Wilkie is at one side of the boards and one of Charles McNary on the other. Newspaper and radio reporters, and Republican supporters fill the hall. It is late at night, and some tired campaign workers are seen sitting with feet outstretched on the floor at the back of the hall. Noise of conversation fills the room as people discuss the election returns being posted.

Date: 1940, November 5
Duration: 1 min 15 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675050198