Miss Florida competition in Miami, Florida. The contestant of the contest walk down the stairs in colorful costumes. Spectators watch them from the stands. The judge of the competition gives a trophy to the winner Irmgard Dietel, 17.
Evacuation of Americans and South Vietnamese refugees from Saigon during Operation Frequent Wind. Large group of evacuees on deck of aircraft carrier USS Midway. Former Vice President of South Vietnam, Nguyen Cao Ky, is seen leaving a helicopter and being escorted across the deck. Midway's deck crew prepares for emergency landing of a Cessna L-19/O-1 airplane, carrying a family of 7 persons. Lacking a radio headset, the pilot dropped a note that requested permission to land. The deck had been cleared of several helicopters (pushed overboard) to make room for the Cessna to land. A fire truck and firefighters stand ready. The Cessna aircraft is seen circling the Midway and setting up a landing pattern, above the ship. It lands smoothly on the carrier deck. The pilot, South Vietnamese Air Force Major Ly Bung, and his wife, are seen walking across the deck. Major Ly Bung holds his arm up acknowledging the other evacuees on board. (Note: This Cessna O-1 airplane was eventually brought to the U.S. and can be seen in the National Museum of Naval Aviation, at the U.S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida.)
A fashion show in Miami, Florida. Models display latest designs in lingerie and negligees at a fashion show at Miami Biltmore in Miami, Florida. Models walk down the stage and amidst the audiences as they display the new collection. A band plays music on the stage.
Four-year-old War Admiral wins the race at Hialeah Park racetrack (2200 E 4th Avenue Hialeah, Florida) in Miami, Florida. Spectators arrive to watch the horse race. War Admiral and his jockey on the tracks. Spectators in a stand. The race starts. Spectators watch the race and cheer. War Admiral running ahead of other horses and wins the race.
Scenes from the New England Hurricane of 1938 (or Great New England Hurricane) (or Long Island Express) (or The Great Hurricane of 1938). Hurricane hitting U.S. Eastern Seaboard on September 21, 1938. The Coast from New Jersey to New England felt its effect. Cars and people drenched with water in streets. Policemen wade through hip deep water. New York is whipped by 70 mile-an-hour winds and the raging sea pouring tons of water far inland. A man retreats from a dock as waves pour water on him. Outcome of hurricane shows broken ships, downed trees, and devastation at the water front in coastal areas including Atlantic City, New London Connecticut, and Long Island. Firemen in New London Connecticut battle fires. Aerial view of destroyed shoreline and beached boats in New London. Broken cars crushed by fallen trees. Crowds gather to look at damage as a lone sentry guards against looting. Boats along the Atlantic Coast are destroyed. A boat is seen on a road in front of Merkel's Delicatessen. View of a train that was derailed by the hurricane on Long Island. Shot of a car that was carried far off a roadway and impaled on an upright beam.
Beautiful models dressed in haute-contours walk on ramp during night fashion show at Biltmore Pool in Miami. Models catwalk and display their attire and high heels as judges and spectators watch in delight. Shows model's sandal being measured. Crowned winner poses with a big smile. January 1938.
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