Washington High Mountain covered in snow. Dry bush in eastern Washington, located in rain shadow of Cascades.
Scenes from the "The American Queen of Beauty ' pageant in New York City, United States, in October 1934. (The "Miss America" pageant was not held in 1934 due to Great Depression financial troubles that affected the pageant in 1933. This "American Queen of Beauty" pageant was sponsored by Madison Square Garden, and held only this one time, in 1934). Contestants in swim suits move around the judges. The judges consisting of experts are seated on the center of the stage. Helen Mack, who was Miss New York State, is seen being given the title of American Queen of Beauty after she defeated 3,000 girls from 30 states. She holds the silver winner's cup.
Animated map shows propsed course of the U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC) Alaskan flight, originating in Washington, DC, United States, and heading northwest, across North America, to Alaska. It shows progress to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Next, Canadians are seen waving skywards, and scene shifts to aerial views of the expedition's Martin YB-10 aircraft flying in formation. On the ground at Edmonton, a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman (RCMP) sits on horseback and talks with one of the fliers. A large crowd of visiters surround YB-10 aircraft parked on display, at an airfield. Several RCMP on horseback patrol the area. The animated map tracks the Alaskan Flight to Prince George, Canada. YB-10s are seen again, flying in formation. View out window of one showing snow-covered mountains.
United States President Herbert Hoover at the American Legion Convention in Detroit, Michigan. President Hoover stands next to a woman as he waves. The President addresses a large gathering of war veterans at the convention at Olympia Hall. The President asks the veterans against over taxiing the government treasury. A large crowd gathered in the street as men in cars drive past them during an annual parade.
The 33rd anniversary celebrations of the Manila Bay victory in the United States. Soldiers march in formation. They carry flags. Buildings along sides of streets. People gather in a large number for the celebrations. A man poses. USS Olympia. An officer poses with his medal.
Bombing of an old German battleship Ostfriesland in Virginia Capes in United States in July, 1921. Admiral RE Coontz along with other officers aboard United States ship Henderson. Battleship Pennsylvania and another ship Olympia underway at sea. German battleship Ostfriesland underway. A plane drops bomb on the battle ship and smoke rises. Aerial views of the smoke rising from the ship. A 2000 pound airplane bomb strikes the battleship and explosion occurs resulting in sinking of the ship. Ship sinks slowly and moves below the water.
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