Operations of the Transcontinental Air Transport (TAT) Company. Aerial view of New York City's Manhattan Island, below. Camera focuses on Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station) seen from above, and then at street level. Travelers purchasing tickets for combined transcontinental rail and air travel at a window in the station. Families seeing travelers off at one of the railroad gates. Temporary sign at gate reads "The Airway Limited, second section." View of passengers on rear car of train as it pulls out. The car displays Pennsylvania Railroad logo sign reading "The Airway Limited, Pennsylvania Railroad." Views of Pennsylvania RR passenger train and closeup of locomotive wheels in motion. Animated relief map shows train proceeding from New York, past Columbus, Ohio, to Port Columbus station in Ohio. Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc. billroard at the station shows picture of passengers connecting between a train and an airplane. Billboard reads:"Port Columbus, Eastern Transfer Point, Air-rail Service, Coast-to-Coast." Passengers leaving the train and entering the station waiting rooms. Their baggage being weighed (Narrator says 30 pounds is the allowance.) View from terminal roof, of a Ford 5-AT-B, trimotor passenger airplane ready to accept passengers for the next phase of their travel. A logo on fuselage has "TAT" with small ribbon through it reading, "Transcontinetal Air Transport." View of passengers seated inside the aircraft. The plane taxis and takes off from the Port Columbus airport. Ground is snow-covered, but the runway is plowed. Closeup aerial view of the airplane flying over the city of Columbus, Ohio. Distant view of it flying close to the LeVeque Tower skyscraper (a 47-story Art Deco-style building at 50 West Broad Street). Aerial view of the airplane passing the train, continuing westward, from Port Columbus. Views inside passenger cabin of the plane. Animated map show plane heading to Indiannapolis. Officer hands out TAT illustrated map and points out features to passengers.Closeup of map. Aerial view of the airplane on final approach to land at Indiannapolis airport. Clerk at airport typing arrival message on teletype, and company executives reading it at their headquarters. Animated map show plane moving to St.Louis, Missouri. View from air of Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Passengers in cabin. aerial view of the plane on final approach, over snow, to St. Louis. The aircraft taxiing on ramp and parking at terminal building, where passengers enter, under cover of awning-covered walk. Closeup of the aircraft engines. Inserted view of TAT engine overhaul facility, with Charles Lindbergh, the airline's technical adviser, and TAT officials inspecting the operation.
Athletic events at the 1936 track events between the USA and Great Britain in London, England, United Kingdom. The athletes of various participating nations during the march-past. Athletes on the mark for the men's race to begin. They run along the track, while the spectators cheer.
The men's hurdle race and relay race events at the 1936 track events between the USA and Great Britain in London. The cheering spectators enjoying the event and wave at the athletes. A close competition between the athletes. Outside the stadium a crowd in line waiting for the ticket and entrance into the stadium. Police officials can also be seen.
Track events between the USA and Great Britain held in 1936 in London. American athlete Jesse Owens warms-up and stretches prior to an event. Owens and other American athletes during march-past. The men's 200 meters and hurdle race events. Spectators watch keenly. Owens after a victory.
Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies for Ronald Reagan in the United States. West face of the United States Capitol. North Portico of the White House. Ceremony at the White House for participants. Shows Vice President Walter Mondale, his wife, Vice President elect George H. W. Bush and his wife Barbara Bush, arriving at the White House. Senator Howard Baker and Representative Robert Michael including members of Joint Congressional Committee arrive to attend the Inaugural Ceremony. President Jimmy Carter, and his wife, Rosalyn Carter, President elect Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan, are accompanied to the White House by Senator Mark Hatfield and Chairman of the Inaugural Committee. Guests arriving on Presidential platform in the Capitol include Senator Barry Goldwater, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General David Jones, General Omar Bradley, Mrs. Nelson Rockefeller and the families of the President, the President elect, the Vice President and the Vice President elect. The procession of official guests begins with House of the Representatives led by Dean of the House Jamie Whitten. Nation's Governors begin to enter the Inaugural site. Senator Strom Thurmond and procession of Senators enter.
Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies for Ronald Reagan on 20th January 1981 in Washington DC. North Portico of the White House. Dignitaries leave for the United States Capitol where ceremonies are to be held. President Jimmy Carter and the President elect Ronald Reagan followed by other officials walk down steps of the White House. All of them get into cars. West Face of the Capitol. Officials get off the cars. Ronald Reagan and officials are greeted by Senate Sergeant at Arms Howard S. Liebengood and House Sergeant at Arms Benjamin J. Guthrie. On the other side of the Capitol official guests are being seated. Cameramen and newsmen record the event. Mrs. George H. W. Bush and Mrs. Walter Mondale arrive. Spouses of members of Joint Inaugural Committee-- Mrs. Howard Baker, Mrs. Robert C. Byrd, Mrs. Robert Michael and others arrive. First Lady and future First Lady are escorted to their places by Mrs. Mark Hatfield and others. President Jimmy Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale are escorted by members of the Inaugural Committee. The Vice President elect George H. W. Bush is escorted by Representative Robert Michael and Senator Howard Baker. Senate and House Sergeant at Arms arrive. Drums and bugles are played by a band. The President elect Ronald Reagan arrives and is escorted by Executive Director of Inaugural Committee. The crowd applauds.
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