Ground crews struggle to control an amphibian blimp being threatened by winds near the water at St. Malo, France. Aviator Barra Sturzt is visible above the cabin of the blimp, waving his arms and trying to direct the efforts of ground crews. Members of the French Auto Club, which organized the seaplane competition, are seen talking together. (At end, a few frames show several club members standing with a military officer in dress uniform with sword. To their left (right in photo) an aviator in flight gear, including helmet, walks toward a biplane aircraft parked on rails at edge of water.)
Several Mississippi river steamers are seen. The U.S. Greenbrier, a stern paddlewheeler river steamer in the Lighthouse Service is seen. (It was later transferred to the Coast Guard, in 1939, and designated a Coast Guard Cutter -- SAGL-214). President Herbert Hoover and his wife, Lou Henry Hoover, are seen on deck, with members of their party. Spectators line the upper bank of the wharf. Many hold umbrellas due to rain. An American flag flies over the wharf. The Greenbrier backs away from the wharf in clouds of smoke and steam. The Grand Avenue suspension bridge can be seen in background. The President and Mrs. Hoover smile from the deck.
Lew Worsham wins the United States Open Championship in a playoff, St Louis, Missouri. Lewis Elmer "Lew" Worsham, Jr. and Sam Snead, American golf players play golf on golf course. Spectators watch the game and applaud. Lew Worsham wins from 2 and 1/2 foot putt on the 18th green. Lew Worsham receives trophy.
Display of a fuel cell powered truck of the U.S. Army in St. Louis, Missouri. The fuel cell powered U.S. Army truck drives along a road. The truck stops and a man gets off. The hood of the truck opens. The man looks under the truck hood. He displays fuel cells under the hood. The cells come from chemical hydrazine which produces electricity by air oxidation, and does not need recharging. The truck drives away. (Example of early electric vehicle concept.)
United States infantry advance in St Vith,Belgium during World War II. Soldiers of the United States 7th Armored Division, 48th Infantry Regiment,3rd Battalion,advance along snow covered road into the city. United States Army M4 Sherman tanks move across snow covered field. Deployed infantrymen advance into woods.
United States infantry advance in St Vith,Belgium during World War II. View of the damaged buildings in the town. Soldiers of the United States 7th Armored Division,48th Infantry Regiment,3rd Battalion,moves through the snow covered roads. Soldiers watch the damaged trucks and jeeps. View of the snow covered field. Mountains seen in the background. Infantrymen behind tank,move from squat to standing position as they advance into woods. Some of the soldiers fire their rifles.
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