Miss Universe 1960 at the Miami Beach Auditorium (1901 Convention Center Dr Miami Beach, FL 33139-1820) in Miami, Florida. Contestants from various countries walk down the stage at the Miss Universe contest. Linda Bement from the United States wins the 1960 Miss Universe title. Miss Universe 1959 winner Akiko Kojima crowns Linda as the new Miss Universe. Photographers click pictures as the new Miss Universe poses for the camera.
Sign at 700 Park Avenue (700 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA) reads “700 Park Avenue Luxury Cooperative Apartments 6-7-9 Rooms Occupancy Summer 1960”. Camera pans to show building under construction. Two men talking near a doorway. A construction worker shoveling cement into hoppers. A man stands on scaffolding holding a tree branch. A man directs a crane to put a cement hopper down as cars pass. Hopper is raised as view of crane operator in cab is seen. A man pushes a wheel barrow full of cement. Cement hopper in air lifted by crane. A man with sunglasses looks up into the sky. A construction worker with hard hat at work.
1960 Miss America Contest at the Boardwalk Hall (2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. A large crowd of spectators gather to see the contest. The contestants pose in evening gowns and bathing suits. A panel of judges watch their performances. The winner, Miss Mississippi Lynda Lee Mead, is awarded the crown. Miss America 1959 Mary Ann Mobley crowns Lynda Lee Mead. Lynda Lee Mead waves at the crowd after winning the crown.
Election campaign advertisement for President John F Kennedy. Hand holds a banner that reads 'Kennedy'. Picture of John F Kennedy with signs that read 'Greatness', 'Leader for the 60's'. Collage with pictures of President Kennedy and other well known American leaders, and also with state and city names: 'Indiana', 'NewYork', 'Oregon', 'Illinois', 'Ohio', 'Michigan', 'Texas' and 'California'. Hands with banners that read, 'Kennedy for President'. Picture of President John F Kennedy with wife Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy and daughter Caroline Kennedy. Ad features background chorus singing a two stanza jingle with "Kennedy" chorus including stanza lines, "Do you want a man for President who's seasoned through and through, but not so doggone seasoned that he won't try something new? A man who's old enough to know and young enough to do? Well it's up to you it's up to you, it's strictly up to you. Do you like a man who answers straight, a man who's always fair? Well measure him against the others and when you compare, you'll cast your vote for Kennedy and the change that's overdue, so it's up to you, it's up to you, it's strictly up to you." Campaign advertisement features vintage 1960's television advertising style.
The annual world barrel-jumping championship in Grossingers, New York. United States and Canadian flags in Grossingers, New York. A referee waves flag. Titleholder Leo Lebel performs a barrel jump speed skating. A Canadian contends in Grossingers but slips on the 14th barrel. Another contestant slips after performing barrel jump. A contestant’s barrel jump in the final round. Spectators clapping. Leo Lebel performs a leap of 15 barrels, 26 ft. 1 ½ inches. Leo Lebel kisses his wife and receives a trophy.
Footballs match of Hanover (Indians) with the Eli (Bulldog) in New Haven, Connecticut. 70 000 football fans come to watch the game. Hanover Indians win the match against Bulldog with a score of 24-6. Captain MacLeod stars for the Big Green.
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