View of United Nations Assembly after announcements made by United States Ambassador to United Nations, Warren Austin. In front of the United Nations Headquarters is a display of flags representing each member state. Other dignitaries and Warren Austin can be seen discussing. Russian delegation seated with Andrei Gromyko.
United States Commodore Ben Wyatt, the military governor of the Marshall Islands, addresses the natives of Bikini Atoll through his local interpreter James during “Operation Crossroads” (U.S. nuclear weapon testing program). Locals of Bikini Atoll sit down and listen to Wyatt. Other United States Navy personnel are present in the meeting. Interpreter speaks to the natives. A group of United States sailors gather outside a hut. They hold a sign that reads “CROSSROADS TAVERN”. Natives carry belongings and banana or pandan leaves toward LST. A woman carrying a large sack on her shoulders. Natives bring their belongings into a United States LST (Landing Ship, Tank). An outrigger loaded with boxes floats near the LST.
Bikini Atoll natives evacuating and carrying their belongings into a United States LST during preparation for Operation Crossroads nuclear weapon testing by the United States. Children and a dog are also seen on the beach. A small boat in front of the LST entrance. Native boat loaded with personal belongings. Native women carrying banana and pandan leaves on board the LST. A Native boat loaded with personal belongings. United States sailors on top side of LST watching natives loading their gear. DUKW loading with native gear, down to beach for loading onto LST prior to disembarking from Bikini. DUKW driving up onto ramp of LST with natives. Native belongings and gear on board. Native walking up ramp into LST carrying belongings. “1108” written above LST entrance. Natives picking up gear on beach carrying it down to LST. United States sailors on top side of LST watching natives loading their belongings. A small flag is seen behind the sailors. Shirtless U.S. Navy sailors watching natives board the LST.
F C Crawford, Chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers addresses the nation from New York. He states that management-labor peace and full productivity can prevent inflation and raise living standards.
A big commercial ship passes underneath the Manhattan Bridge in New York City. The Empire State Building can be seen faintly in the background. Other ships along the East river can also be seen. 1942.
Aerial view of incomplete structures in Flushing Meadows, part of the New York Worlds Fair. Federal building, State building and Unisphere, the Fair's symbol shown. Entrance where trains will unload is shown. Improvements on a heliport and elaborate networks of road can be seen. Traffic on road. Views of Shea Stadium which is partially constructed.
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