An American humorist Irvin S. Cobb in a new Ford car in Louisville, Kentucky. The new Ford car parked in the foreground. Cobb walk up to the car. He opens a door of the car. Cobb poses besides the car. He gets in the car.
French ocean liner SS Flandre at New York Harbor in the United States. SS Flandre arrives at New York Harbor after an engine failure during her maiden voyage. A U.S. official shake hands and receives the Captain of the ship. Other naval officers and officials standing behind the men. Men trying to anchor the ship in the harbor when electric winches fail to raise its anchor. The ship leaves the harbor with its passengers standing at railing. SS Flandre underway in the harbor.
The Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. Flags of different countries displayed in a stadium during the Helsinki Olympics. Men taking part in a marathon start the event. A huge crowd gathered in the stands cheer for the men. Officials seated in the stands applaud. A man holds a board which reads '25 km'. Czechoslovakia's Emil Zatopek leads the event. People on the sides of the road cheer. The Czechoslovakian running on tracks in the stadium. Emil Zatopek finishes the 26-mile run creating a new record. Photographers take pictures. The crowd in the stands. Women's 400 meter relay event begins. United States team wins creating a new record with a score of 45.9 seconds. The relay team of four girls dances with glee. Men's 1500 meter track event begins. The crowd in the stands is applauding. Luxembourg's Joseph Barthel overcomes American Macmillan winning the country's first gold medal. Joseph Barthel cries standing on the winner's stand.
A new sonic airplane tested in Muroc, California at (Muroc Air Base, then being renamed to Edwards Air Force Base). Northrop pilot Charles Tucker, wearing an oxygen gear, in United States Air Force's new research craft X-4 Bantam. The X-4 taxis and takes off for its first flight test. The X-4, the swept-wing, semi-tailless plane powered by gas turbine engines, in flight.
English motorist Malcolm Campbell sets a new world speed mark at Daytona Beach, Florida. Malcolm Campbell, a racing motorist drives his Blue Bird car over the course and sets a new record. People at beach. Campbell get off from his car. Men assist him in getting off the car. People standing around Campbell.
Celebration of 'Victory over Japan' (VJ) day in Honolulu, Hawaii. Crowd of service men and civilians gathered for the celebration. Crowd celebrates on the street. USO building in view. People stand on the roof top of a building. Sailors on the street. News boy sells papers consisting of the VJ Day peace news.
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