Former British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden arrives in New York to attend the National Association of Manufacturers. Anthony Eden disembarks from a ship at New York harbor. A huge crowd welcomes him. He addresses the National Association of Manufacturers and says that the State was made for man and not man for the State.
A failed V-2 rocket test at White Sands Proving Ground in New Mexico. A United States V-2 rocket is being transported in a carrier to the White Sands Proving Grounds in New Mexico. V-2 rocket in launch tower. The V-2 rocket launches from the launch pad. Shortly after take-off, the V-2 rocket veers off course, beginning its descent. V-2 rocket crashes and explodes, creating a thick cloud of smoke.
Highlights of U.S. Army versus Notre Dame college football game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City, New York. Nearly seventy four thousand spectators gather to witness the game of the century between unbeaten Notre Dame, and the Army team from Westpoint who have won 25 consecutive games. The audiences also include Major General Taylor, Academy Superintendent watching Army (horse) versus Notre Dame (terrier dog) mascots greeting. The voiceover commentator is shown on camera. Secretary of war Patterson and Navy Secretary James Forrestal also lend their support to Army. General Jacob Devers and the Postmaster General Robert Hannegan also turn out to cheer. Teams come out on the field as audiences cheer them loudly. Army player Arnold Tucker is seen. Aerial view of the packed stadium is seen from a nearby rooftop observation point. Game play underway. Army stops Notre Dame on the 4 yard line and then Irish check Blanchard and Davis with superb line play. Until the half time none of the teams scores a point. During the half time break a band performs and an artist performs a mask dance wearing a giant "Lena the Hyena" mask. Play resumes. Jim Brennan from Notre Dame makes a good run and the two teams battle it out as the spectators cheer them on. Brief view of General Eisenhower watching the game. The two teams end the game tied at zero, ending the winning streaks for both teams.
Trial of eleven American communist leaders, part of the Smith Act trials of Communist Party leaders, begins in New York City. Crowds gathered to witness a trial outside the Foley Square federal courthouse in New York City. Eleven American communist leaders appear to stand trial on charges against the United States government under the Smith Act. Defendants enter the courthouse carrying suitcases as photographers take pictures. People on the streets hold posters in hands which read “Frame up trial of 12 on today”. Defendants (Benjamin J. Davis, Jr., Eugene Dennis, John Gates, Gil Green, Gus Hall, Irving Potash, Jack Stachel, Robert G. Thompson, John Williamson, Henry Winston, and Carl Winter), arrested members of the National Board of the CPUSA, pose for a group photo. Another member was indicted but was not tried due to illness.
A film titled 'Track stars set new marks' shows athletes contesting at Millrose Games in various events like sprint,hurdle race,pole vaulting at Gotham sports arena in Madison Square Garden in New York. Glenn Cunningham from University of Kansas beats Gene Venzke from University of Pennsylvania in a mile run by several yards to win the trophy.
Several notable persons including James F. Byrnes and Senator Vandenberg receive honorary degrees at a commencement exercise at Columbia University in New York. Byrnes and Vandenburg, in academic regalia, descend from the steps of the Low Memorial Library (535 W 116th St, New York, NY 10027, USA). Commencement ceremony in front of Columbia University’s Low Memorial Library. General Eisenhower also attends the ceremony.
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