U.S. Navy pilot checks a Grumman F-14 Tomcat fighter at NAS Miramar (Miramar Way, San Diego, California 92145, United States). A female ground crew member gives a thumbs up. A petty officer checks the tires of a Grumman F-14 Tomcat fighter before take-off. A woman officer of the VF-124 squadron watches ground crew and pilots prepare for take-off at airfield. A crewman gives helmet to a pilot. A maintenance officer introduces himself to the female officer. They talk about the role of a petty officer as a troubleshooter during F-14 launches. Officer on airfield makes gestures to aircraft and petty officer. Petty officer directs aircraft and troubleshoots on its malfunctioning flaps. The petty officer was able to sweep the wings forward, recycle the flaps, and circuits lined again.
A Grumman F-14 Tomcat aircraft taxis at NAS Miramar (Miramar Way, San Diego, California 92145, United States). Air traffic controller uses binoculars and communicates with F-14 fighter pilot. F-14 Tomcat fighter accelerates speed and takes off from the airfield. A man’s hand moves a fighter plane-shaped magnet on magnetic board labeled “FLYING”.
A newly hired female assistant system maintenance officer works at NAS Miramar (Miramar Way, San Diego, CA 92145, United States), California. The woman Navy officer meets again the petty officer who gave her a tour on her first day at work. A United States Navy VF-124 chief introduces the petty officer to the female officer. The two employees have a chat. Female officer smiling. “Well I must say Miss Murphy, you sure do learn fast” says the petty officer. “And I must admit, Petty Officer Powers, you do make decisions where they count”. They both smiled. “Well, on with the day’s work” the petty officer says before leaving.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon and wife Pat Nixon waving at the crowd during the 1956 Republican National Convention held at the Cow Palace (2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014) in Daly City near San Francisco, California. Convention attendees are heard cheering. Presidential candidate, incumbent President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Nixon wave and smile at the crowd. Nixon and his wife, holding a bouquet, greet President Eisenhower. Vice President Nixon takes his place at the podium while Pat Nixon sits on the right side. Vice President Nixon begins his speech.
Incumbent President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers presidential nomination acceptance speech during the 1956 Republican National Convention at Cow Palace (2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014) in Daly City near San Francisco, California. President Eisenhower waves at the cheering crowd. President Eisenhower thanks his supporters for their support and nomination for the presidency. Eisenhower comments about a large central government or big government: "Geographical balance of power is essential to our form of free society. If you take the centralization shortcut every time something is to be done, you will perhaps sometimes get quick action. But there is no perhaps about the price you will pay for your impatience: the growth of a swollen, bureaucratic, monster government in Washington, in whose shadow our state and local governments will ultimately wither and die," says President Eisenhower during his speech.
Late 1800s historic footage shows crowds of employees leaving the Union Iron Works shipyard for their lunch break in San Francisco, California. The employees exit the gate of the shipyard. Some women are seen in the crowd. Some guards stand in front of the gate.
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