The second Annual Conference on American Ideals in Waco,Texas. Pat Neff Hall at Baylor University. A band plays and escorts degree holders towards the hall for the Second Annual Conference on American Ideals. American evangelist Billy Graham and Governor of Tennessee Frank Goad Clement receive honorary degrees from Baylor University. The gathering applauds
The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the United States. The President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie Eisenhower arrive for the ceremony. An officer greets and receives them. The Vice President of the United States Richard Nixon and his wife Pat Nixon also arrive for the ceremony. The President addresses the nation that world peace is up to Russia. He lights a 60-foot spruce which is a symbol of world's hope for peace.
Maiden flight of the Boeing 707 Stratoliner jet airliner in Seattle, Washington. American Boeing 707 Stratoliner transport aircraft parked at an airfield. The aircraft is ready for its maiden flight after all flight tests. The aircraft taxis and takes off.
Water rescue in Austin,Texas. A water tanker arrives in the city. A flag flutters in wind atop a building. A banner on the tanker reads highland lakes water for thirsty New Yorkers. Trees in the background. Men stand nearthe tanker. A man shows a document signed by Texas Mayor Taylor Glass. Men fill water in glasses and drink. Men aboard the tanker wave hats and drive off.
On December 7, 1936, five days after its first flight in history, the Boeing Y1B-17, then the world's largest bomber aircraft, suffered considerable damage when its brakes seized during landing, and it nosed over. The damaged aircraft is seen being towed. Obvious damage includes propellers and nose section of the aircraft.
The Miami Biltmore Open (also known as Coral Gables Open Invitational) Golf Tournament at the Miami Biltmore Golf Course (1210 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134, United States) in Coral Gables near Miami, Florida. A large crowd of spectators gathered at the golf course for the tournament. American golfer Ralph J. Guldahl wins the tournament and receives prize worth $ 10,000. He wins the tournament against golfers including Lawson Little, Gene Sarazen, and Denny Shute.
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