The geophysical activities at the Atmospheric Ionization Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Several views of laboratory instruments in operation which help in conducting research. The men operates research equipment. A man operates an instrument used to study the atmospheric dielectric behavior of an ionized gas. A scientist checks the air temperature, density. A convection vacuum apparatus. A man operates a recorder and automatic reduction system. A decoder and automatic electronic typewriter. Another man studies the upper atmospheric pressure and temperature.
The geophysical activities at the Atmospheric Ionization Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Men at the laboratory operate different instruments. Views of research on the ionosphere in the laboratory. A scientist conducts a research and uses various apparatus. A model of U.S. B-29 Superfortress on top of a table with a portable laboratory. Personnel in a research laboratory as they operate an equipment. He operates electron microscope and performs experiments. A man at a blackboard as he works out mathematical problems.
The U.S. Tennis Open Doubles Final in Massachusetts. A large crowd of spectators gathered at a tennis court. U.S. National Doubles Final begins. Mexican tennis players Rafael Herrera Osuna and Antonio Palafox play against Chuck McKinley and Richard Dennis Ralston. The spectators cheer for the players. The Mexican players win the finals.
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands in Massachusetts during World War II. Queen Wilhelmina and other officers walk past lined up troops. Soldiers pass in review. Queen Wilhelmina reviews passing troops from stand.
Launch of the aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-16) in World War 2 at Fore River Shipyard, Quincy,Massachusetts, United States. The decorated aircraft carrier stands in the dock. A sign reads 'The navy wants this ship to replace the Lexington. Let's go. Fore River!' Several sailors who served on the 4th USS Lexington, are present for the launching. Mrs. T.D. Robinson, who also christened the 4th USS Lexington, does the honors for the newest one, and the aircraft carrier glides down the ways into Boston Harbor.
Democratic Presidential candidate Senator John F. Kennedy (JFK) in Hyannisport, Massachusetts. Senator Kennedy and wife Jacqueline “Jackie” Kennedy receive a warm welcome at the Cape Cod Gateway Airport. People gather in large numbers and cheer for the Senator. Kennedy waves to the enthusiastic crowd. Senator Kennedy and his wife leave in a car.