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Major McCormick points out causes of B-47E crash on take off, with original footage and still shots of accident in U.S.

Coverage of causes of U.S. Air Force B-47E Stratojet crash on take off in the United States. U.S. Air Force major R. R. McCormick considers major aircraft accidents of B-47E, its causes and misuses of flight control during take off. He shows original footage: B-47s take off from runway. He points out during a safety lecture, the result of unsafe take off, total loss in fire on chart. He explains aircraft accident by feet points drawn on board. He explains heavy weight take off by early and late models of B-47E drawn on board. He shows still shots of the accident. He points out on chart. He gives three conclusions of aircraft accident: general misuse of flight control during take off, improper techniques during cross one take off and pilot unawareness about technical problem.

Date: 1955, May 1
Duration: 11 min 19 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045370
Dignitaries and soldiers greet Queen Elizabeth II who arrives to open the parliament in London.

Queen Elizabeth II opens the parliament in London, United Kingdom. The first State Opening of Parliament by Queen Elizabeth II broadcasted on television. Soldiers stand in line outside the building to greet the Queen. Guards open the door to the parliament. Soldiers on horses follow the cart of the queen. She arrives in the parliament. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, holds the queen’s hand. Queen Elizabeth II is seen wearing the Imperial State Crown. First to the House of Lords preceded by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. Dignitaries in the parliament greet the Queen. She addresses the dignitaries with her speech.

Date: 1955, October 30
Duration: 1 min 37 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045475
Civilians hide in underground houses due to the terror of the communists in Quemoy (Kinmen), Taiwan.

Civilians hide in underground houses during the First Taiwan Strait Crisis in Quemoy (Kinmen) Island, Taiwan. Taiwanese civilians hide in the underground shelters due to the Communist People’s Republic of China’s campaign of periodic artillery fire against the island. People come out of their houses in the Republic of China (ROC)-held island. Chickens roam the empty streets. People cook food outside their houses. Children walk during a break in the bombardment attack.

Date: 1955, October 30
Duration: 42 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045476
People use the hula hoops for different activities in Germany.

The prevalence of hula hoops in Germany. Children on street play with the hula hoops. A fat man in his office dances with hula hoops. Girls engaged in exercising with the hula hoops.

Date: 1955, October 30
Duration: 49 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045477
VIP's arrive at helicopter pad and CH-21 B takes off and lands at the Pentagon, United States.

CH-21 B lands and takes off from a helicopter pad at the Pentagon. Cars move on the street. Airplane in flight. Men on the airport. Other plane takes off. Trees along the sides of the street. Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson, Postmaster General Arthur E Summerfield and family walk to right beside Pentagon. VIP's arrive at helicopter pad and talk amongst themselves. Mr Summerfield boards CH-21 B. Secretary of labor James P Mitchell walks. Secretary Mitchell and Nelson A Rockefeller carry briefcases. An Air Force Officer greets them. They walk towards CH-21 B. Buildings in the background.

Date: 1955, November 22
Duration: 3 min 10 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675028254
Allen Dulles and others board a U-4B airplane, Vice Pres. Nixon boards a helicopter at National Airport

Allen Dulles, CIA director, boards a U-4B plane at Washington National Airport. Aircraft taxis out as directed. Other airplanes in the background. Vice president Nixon walks towards a helicopter and boards the helicopter.

Date: 1955, November 21
Duration: 53 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675028255