Assembled Democratic representatives from all states of United States along with a capacity crowd in Philadelphia for the close of the Democratic National Convention. Crowds of Democratic supporters in Franklin Field (South 33rd and Spruce Streets Philadelphia, PA 19104). Posters of President Roosevelt, Vice-President Garner, and other democratic leaders on the stage. Daytime and evening views of the gathering crowd and views of the podium area from a distance.
Operation Thayer II by First Air Cavalry Division of United States Army in Ankhe, South Vietnam. A CH-54 helicopter of United States flies with surgical pod near hills. Agricultural farms and village as seen from the helicopter in flight. Crewmen work on another helicopter at the base. The CH-54 during its flight seen from another helicopter. The CH-54 lands. (Vietnam War period).
United States President Harry S. Truman and British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill speak at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. The speakers recognize College President Franc L. McCluer and Missouri state Governor Phil M. Donnelly. President Truman praises Churchill. Prime Minister Churchill addresses the assembled intellects and dignitaries at the meeting in his "Sinews of Peace" address. Truman says Churchill "Is a great Englishman. But he's half American." During this famous speech which became known as the "Iron Curtain speech," Churchill thanks the college for giving him an honorary degree. He describes the times as "anxious and baffling." He says the U.S. "stands at the pinnacle of world power" and that it has an "awe-inspiring accountability to the future." With a "sense of dutydom, and anxiety lest you fall below the level of achievement... Opportunities here now, clear and shining for both our countries."
United States Ambassador to France Jefferson Caffery arrives in Augsburg, Germany during World War II. A C-47 plane of the United States Army Air Force lands on a runway strip. Jefferson Caffery descends from the plane. He is greeted by Lieutenant General Alexander M. Patch at the airfield. They sit in their cars.
A Federal Sign on roadside in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania United States. It states 'New Jobs For Your Community, in partnership with your U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration.'
Skyscrapers and an underpass of Chicago, Illinois United States. Modernistic offices and people working in them in the 1960s. Views of Daley Plaza (50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States) and the untitled sculpture (“Chicago Picasso”) by Pablo Picasso on display in the plaza. A boy with a camera takes photograph of the skyscrapers or sculpture. Busy streets and roads with buses and cars behind him can be seen.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy ©2026 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2026 CriticalPast LLC.