Mrs. Madeleine Edison Sloane, second daughter of renowned American inventor, Thomas Alva Edison, christens the Polaris Submarine, USS Thomas Alva Edison (SSBN-610), at the yard of Electric Boat Division, General Dynamics Corporation, in Groton, Connecticut. Mrs. Sloane with other officials on a platform. She is briefed by an official and then breaks a bottle of champagne to launch the boat, which moves smoothly down the ways into the water. Spectators cheer. The crew of the new US Navy Polaris submarine seen on her deck, following the launch.
NASA's (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Aeronautics and Space Report on tornadoes. A NASA scientist, sitting next to a tornado simulation device in a laboratory, speaks (not heard) about tornado formation. Another official takes printouts of meteorological charts. A NASA official operates a radar. A NASA official takes picture of cloud formations from an aircraft. NASA officials look into the pictures taken from the aircraft . NASA scientist actuates a tornado simulating device that demonstrates the formation of tornadoes in the laboratory. Views of actual tornadoes counterpoised with laboratory simulations. Several more views of actual tornadoes. Animation of NASA logo symbol forming on screen as narrator concludes the program.
New York Governor, Al Smith, candidate for President, seen with Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR), encouraging him to run for Governor. FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt in an open car following his successful election as Governor. On July 14, 1933, now President Roosevelt, is seen in an open car, with Eleanor, on the grounds of the Catholic University of America. He is dressed in top hat, and Eleanor holds large bouquet of flowers. FDR is later seen,wearing mortar board and gown, as he and Eleanor converse with University Rector James H. Ryan, after receiving an honorary degree as part of the day’s commencement exercises. Montage of scenes showing Eleanor Roosevelt in various political and charitable activities during the 1920s and 1930s.
Franklin D. Roosevelt in whistle stop campaign for President in 1932. He speaks from rear platform of a rail car, to a crowd of spectators. A bouquet of flowers is handed up from the crowd to Eleanor Roosevelt standing on the train platform. Cheering crowds seen from the moving train, including some sitting on the roof of the train station. FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt each acknowledging recognition from supporters.
Eleanor Roosevelt championing Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson II, as Democratic candidate for President, in 1960, in spite of two prior defeats at the polls. She is seen at an intimate gathering speaking with Stevenson and others. After Stevenson fails to gain the nomination, she supports the Democratic candidate, John F. Kennedy (JFK), with whom she is seen. In another scene, Mrs. Roosevelt stands with Kennedy, and Theodore Sorenson, his advisor and speechwriter. She sits with JFK as his political advisers stand behind them. October 31, 1962, Adlai Stevenson is seen informing the public that Mrs. Roosevelt is gravely ill. She dies on November 7, 1962. On November 10th 1962, mourners, including: Laura Delano, Nelson Rockefeller, Adlai Stevenson, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ralph Bunche,Theodore Sorenson, and Robert Wagner are seen walking across a snowy churchyard in Hyde Park,at her funeral. They are followed by Former President, Harry Truman, with wife, Bess and daughter, Margaret. A moment later, President John F. Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy arrive, accompanied by Secret Service Agents. A NY State Trooper salutes as they walk past to enter the chapel. Mourners gather around the bier as clergy officiate for the burial at Springwood, in Hyde Park. Closeup shows President Kennedy, Vice-President Lyndon Johnson, and former President Truman standing together. The eulogy by Adlai Stevenson is heard as a montage of Eleanor Roosevelt images is seen. On April 23, 1963, signs Congressional Act, chartering the Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial Foundation. He speaks about it outside the White House.
Celebrities welcome American actress Constance Bennett back to Hollywood. A party takes place on the set of ‘Madame X’. Cameraman filming the party. Constance Bennett smokes a cigarette. Hollywood actress Lana Turner is accompanied by her husband, Robert P. Eaton. An American actress Sandra Dee with her husband Bobby Darin. Mexican actor Ricardo Montalbán talks to an actress. Hollywood film producer Ross Hunter and his friend Mervyn LeRoy at the party. LeRoy greets Bennett with a kiss. Universal President Milton Rackmill meets Sandra Dee. A Japanese American actress Miiko Taka with actor James Shigeta. A Dutch actor John van Dreelen and an American actor John Forsythe stand together and talks to each other.
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