Swimming meet in Los Angeles , California. Spectators witness the 200 meter women's freestyle event. 16 year old Pokey Watson wins the event as she ties the world record. Participants jump into the pool for the 200 meter men's freestyle. Don Schollander sets a new world record as he wins the event in 1 minute 57 seconds.
Dirigible USS Macon at the coast in California. Aerial view of airship Macon in flight over Point Sur. View of USS Macon control room showing pilots and officers. Aerial view airship USS Macon over San Jose.
Huge crowd gathered at a stadium in San Diego, California. Welcome note made by the audiences. United States President Franklin D Roosevelt speaks to the crowd. Officials and dignitaries seated behind the President on stage.
Car Race at Legion Ascot Speedway in Los Angeles, California. Racers drive at tremendous speed, skid and loose wheels during the race. Racers drive vehicles at great speed on the race track. One of the vehicles crashes into the side boards around the track. Winner of the race removes helmet after the race.
Fete parade at the arrival of vintage in Saint Helena, California. Women dressed in costumes stand on decorated floats. A group of men participates in barrel rolling contest. One of them falls down. The winner gets a prize.
Navy flying boat, Martin JRM Mars makes record flight from California to Hawaii. The flying boat prepares for its record flight. Soldiers load raw material on JRM Mars. Crew members take their place inside the aircraft, ready to take off. Martin JRM Mars takes of from water surface and begins its flight. Pilot and co pilot operate controls, seated in the cockpit. (World War II period).
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