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The first takeoff and the first landing of airplanes on the U.S. Navy's first Aircraft Carrier, USS Langley (CV-1)
The first U.S. Aircraft Carrier, USS Langley (CV-1) anchored on the York River, in Virginia, October 17, 1922. A Vought VE-7airplane, piloted by Lieutenant Virgil C. Griffin, accelerates along its flight deck and successfully completes the first airplane takeoff from the deck of the Langley. The VE-7 seen flying over the ship. On October 26, 1922, Lieutenant Commander Godfrey de Courcelles Chevalier, in an Aeromarine 39-B airplane, makes the first successful landing on the USS Langley, while she is underway. Eugene Ely was the first when he took off from the USS Birmingham, Hampton Roads, Virginia, November 14, 1910
President of Cuba Dr.Ramon Grau San Martin is forced to resign in crisis, Havana, Cuba.
President of Cuba Dr.Ramon Grau San Martin with cabinet officials at the Presidential Palace in Havana, Cuba. A group of Cuban Government officials seated and standing in two rows pose for photograph. Dr.Ramon Grau San Martin, President of Cuba, who is forced to resign in a crisis, seated with other officials on Terraza Norte (North Terrace) of the Presidential Palace on Avenida de las Misiones in Havana. (Among the cabinet is Secretary of Interior, Dr. Antonio [Tony] Guiteras --born in Philadelphia, USA.) A large crowd gathered outside. Vehicles among the crowd. Government officials climb up the stairs and enter the building. Guards stand on either side of the stairs. The officials inside the building. The officials on North Terrace of the Presidential Palace and a large crowd outside.
Allied liberation of Reims, France (WW2)
Armed French Resistance fighters pose near roadside sign at entrance to city of Reims, France, on August 30, 1944. American soldiers converse with French priests and Resistance fighters. Residents gather at the Royal Square by the statue of Louis XV. The towers of Notre Dame de Reims Cathedral (Pl. du Cardinal Luçon, 51100 Reims, France) can be seen behind. An American soldier can be seen. A brief ceremony ensues in which French Resistance fighters appear to take responsibility for reoccupation of the city. They then proceed through the city on a truck with loudspeakers, making announcements. U.S. soldiers mingle with residents of the city. (World War II period)
Massive concrete bulwark erected to protect Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Reims, France (WW2)
Views of the Notre Dame de Reims Cathedral (Pl. du Cardinal Luçon, 51100 Reims, France) in Rheims, France, during World War II. A massive concrete wall has been erected in front as a bulwark to protect the cathedral from war damage. An equestrian statue of Saint Joan of Arc is seen in front of the Cathedral. Various views of the cathedral.
U.S. Ambassador to France Jefferson Caffery reopens U.S. Embassy in Paris, France, during World War II.
U.S. Ambassador to France, Jefferson Caffery occupies the U.S. Embassy in Paris, following its liberation from German occupation in World War 2. A sign on the entrance gate to a building reads 'Rue De La Paix' and another sign reads 'Londres - New York'. The U.S. flag on the American Embassy building. Two guards with the U.S. flag in one of the balconies of the building. Two men look at the guards from another balcony of the building. Two American Military Police open the gates of the U.S. Embassy. U.S. Ambassador to France Jefferson Caffery with other officials enters through the gates of the building and stands on a path. The officials hold their hats in their hands. American Military Police lined up on the sides of the path. 'MP' written on the helmets of the guards. The U.S. flag on a pole in a courtyard. The officials walk past the guards.
U.S. Ambassador to France Jefferson Caffery and other officials at the tomb of Lafayette in Picpus Cemetery in Paris, France.
American Independence Day in Paris, France. Several people at the tomb of Lafayette in Picpus Cemetery. A number of U.S. flags at the tomb of Lafayette in the cemetery. Several tombs at the cemetery. U.S. Ambassador to France Jefferson Caffery and other officials at the tomb of General Lafayette. A wreath being laid at the tomb. 'Lafayette' inscribed on the tombstone. Officials gathered around the tomb. A flag presented by Count de Chambrun to the ambassador. Jefferson Caffery and other officials converse. The ambassador with the flag. Flags at the cemetery. Several tombs in the cemetery enclosed by small fences. People filing out of the cemetery.
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