President Harry Truman watches a baseball game between the Washington Senators and Saint Louis Browns at Griffith Stadium in Washington DC, United States. This is the first time the U.S. President has attended a baseball game since World War II began. President Truman autographs the ball for the bat boy mascot of the Senators. Huge crowd gathered to watch the game. President throws in the first pitch before the game starts. Harry Truman seated with his wife Bess Truman as they watch the game. Washington Senators team wins the game 4 - 1 over the Saint Louis Browns.
The city of New Orleans in the United States. Jackson Square with the Saint Louis Cathedral and other old buildings in the background. The house of Jean Lafitte, a pirate. A sign outside the house reads 'Absinthe'. Equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson (Andrew Jackson Equestrian Statue, Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States). A large old plantation house outside the city.
Officials and crowd assembled at Long Island's Mitchel Field to welcome Colonel Charles Augustus Lindbergh. Colonel Lindbergh's airplane 'Spirit of St Louis' pushed by men at airfield. Charles Lindbergh poses with an officer. Cameramen take pictures while Colonel Lindbergh gets into car.
Policeman driving motorcycle along Rt 1 South in Washington, D.C. Black 1965 Chevy Nova station wagon running stop sign to merge onto Rt. 1 South. Motorcycle passes Hecht Company truck before siren is turned on to catch stop sign runner. 1965 Chevy Nova station wagon pulling over to side of the road. Annoyed motorist checks his wristwatch. Police on motorcycle approaching as seen in car rear view mirror. A slice of burned toast is tossed at a man reading the newspaper at breakfast. Man makes a disappointed face after drinking bad coffee. Man hurriedly leaving for work after checking his watch and grabbing his newspaper and cigarettes. Black 1965 Chevy Nova station wagon waiting at railroad crossing. Traffic jam in Washington, D.C. street. The man huffs in frustration as he looks out car window at bank temperature sign reading 92 degrees. Driver giving license to policeman. Policeman giving license back to driver before holding up traffic to allow driver of 1965 Chevy Nova station wagon (with 1967 Virginia license plate 235-560) to re-enter traffic.
Pope Paul VI becomes the first Roman Catholic Pontiff to visit the United States. Aerial view of buildings and skyscrapers of New York City skyline. Brief external view of Saint Patrick's Cathedral (5th Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States). Pope Paul VI leads a prayer during a mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Aerial view of United Nations Building (405 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017, USA). Pope Paul VI addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York, calling the UN a man's last hope for peace.
Spirit of Saint Louis aircraft lands and taxis along the line at municipal airport in Chicago, Illinois. Plane lands after the first successful Trans Atlantic flight as men run along with the taxing aircraft. Mayor of Chicago William Hale Thompson and others receive Charles Lindbergh the pilot of Spirit of St Louis. Lindbergh and others drive away in an open car to Soldier's Field. A reception ceremony takes place and Lindbergh addresses the gathering. Boys scout lined up at the podium during the ceremony. Lindbergh and others leave in the same car.
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