America marks the third anniversary of assassination of the President Kennedy.
NASA Astronaut 'Gus' Grissom takes off for space from Florida.
Dramatic footage of the wrecked airship Shenandoah a few hours after it has crashed in Ohio.
Huge fire on New York's waterfront causes massive damage to dock area.
Frank Sinatra's son - Frank Jnr - is released by kidnappers after Dad pays over $240,000.
Truman signing Marshall Aid Bill, tractor unloaded at dock (France), bought & driven to farm.
Formation of B 52's flies from USA to Buenos Aires and back non stop.
The Atlas Inter Continental Ballistic Missile is sent on a test flight.
Shots of Apollo 7 being launched, and astronauts inside the capsule. Cape Kennedy, America.
Eleven people killed in DC-4 plane crash in Philadelphia.
Firemen bring out two of the dead from the burnt-out drugstore building on Broadway.
Hurricane causes millions of dollars of damage in Miami.
Liner Queen Elizabeth arrives to New York harbour bringing 15,000 GI's home.
Good shots of Americans joining the army - Roosevelt gives the reasons for arming.
Large fire in the New Jersey oil refineries.
16 passengers and the crew dies in the air crash in America.
US aircraft launched from belly of a bomber reaches amazing speed.
Beauty competition for the "Modern Venus" in the United States of America.
Review of the year 1948.
Good footage of the 1948 Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood. United States of America.
Washington State Coliseum, work carried out to finish ceramic mural, plywood house.
Swimwear fashions for women in California using a net type of fabric.
New Canadian jetliner halves the time it takes to fly from Toronto to New York.
A monkey called Albert and two white mice are fired in a rocket in an experiment.
Two satellites launched from one rocket at Cape Canaveral. Florida, America.
200 sets of identical twins gather for convention in Albany. America.
First shots of the US missile 'Snark' which has flown 2000 miles without the pilot.
US astronaut Gordon Cooper successfully returns from his 22nd orbit flight.
A new 'Super' bazooka is demonstrated - we see its tank killing capacity.
Thousands flock to Texas in honour of the late Sam Rayburn
Giant new American plane, Boeing 747, Jumbo Jet, presented to public.
Circus wedding in New York.
Ku Klux Klan members march in Washington. USA (U.S.A.)
49 Nobel Prize winners attend a gathering at the White House with President Kennedy
Little girls learning to hula dance in Hawaii.
F 100 Supersabre, McDonnel F 101, F 102 Delta Dagger, F 105 Thunderchief, Supersonic 102
Astronaut Walter Schirra sets American space record by orbiting the Earth six times.
New York goes wild in blizzard f paper to greet General MacArthur and family home.
Footage of the wreckage of fatal train crash in New York in the United States of America.
New Jersey train disaster claims 81 lives.
An item showing the huge crowds which attended the World's Heavyweight Boxing Championship.
Elephants are led into the sea at the beach front in Atlantic City. They enjoy a bath.
Huge guns are designed and built in America.
Americans launch nuclear missile into space.
Famous American ventriloquist dummy joins the US Army Air Corps.
A-bomb is set off in Nevada.
The people of New York evacuate the streets in atom bomb drill. America.
People of Chicago slip and slid about on icy pavements during a blizzard.
President Eisenhower in meeting with Foster Dulles and with brother and niece.
American Navy man lifted into the air when airship Akron lifts off.
Helicopter carrying camera & transmitter, antenna is lowered beneath the copter.
Coverage of the final of Miss America 1940.
New NBC Radio studios in New York are opened by David Sarnoff.
A child dies after falling down a well in America - many rescue attempts have failed.
People rushing for shelters directed by Civil Defence workers.
A male hippo takes exception to a female being introduced into his pen.
The life of General Douglas MacArthur
Review of notable events in 1965.
Review of the year 1966 - Technicolor.
Amundsen Expedition arrive at Nome after flight across North Pole.
Tribute to American Democrat Adlai Stevenson as his coffin is flown back to America. London.
German POW's in Rhode Island learn democracy, American history and English.
British cruiser Orion chases German freighter 'Arauca' into temporarily safe Florida's port.
Breweries work hard to supply the thirst of America after the end of prohibition.
38 people are killed in Dakota DC 4 air crash in New York. USA.
America reacts to the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Castro's Cuba.
Agena rocket falls back to earth shortly after takeoff.
Camera follows rocket on its trajectile until it disappears.
Bombers leave America for Britain and transport planes are unloaded at an aerodrome.
Two planes collide over North Carolina.
American Air Force cadets arrive at new Academy to take their oaths.
Development of space suits for US astronauts at the Wright Air Development Centre, Ohio.
Footage of ejector seat being tested in jet aircraft close to the ground. USA.
Stewardess shows how she recorded how far she walks serving passengers on a trip to New York.
92 ton air plane is demonstrated in Alameda, USA.
Planes take new route over the Arctic. Los Angeles, America.
American aircraft developments.
The world's largest sea plane & the world's largest fighter plane.
Demonstration of the YB52 heavy jet bomber and jet helicopter for US Army Secretary.
A plane crashes in to the river near New York's Airport. Lots of loss of life.
Airliner crashes in a swamp near New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Shots of Al Capone's House used in story about his death.
President Eisenhower signs the proclamation and the new-look Stars and Stripes is unfurled.
An earthquake devastates the Alaskan City of Anchorage.
America's toughest prison, Alcatraz, closes down.
Alleged spy Alger Hiss convicted for perjury after denying Communist Associates.
The wreckage of a plane at night.
Ingenious invention for cleaning ultra modern New York Building, owned by Lever Brothers.
Pathe looks over America's efforts to send a rocket to the moon.
Cruel display of alligator wrestling in Miami.
American newsreel about X15 rocket, including animated sequence.
Material about flying achievements of Charles Lindberg and Amelia Earhart.
Khruschev & Kennedy talk. U Thant, Mr. Kuznetsov, Valerian Zorin and Adlai Stevenson pose.
British and US war heroes are given a rapturous welcome on a tour of the United States.
Carrier rocket, earth receding, exterior of observatory, radio receiver, scientists, still of Laika.
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip pay a quick visit to Washington.
American President Kennedy honours Churchill in White House.
Library compilation story showing Martin Luther King, including "I have a dream ..." speech.
The two man Gemini flight to the moon and its return; Ranger Nine sends live photos of moon.
America's Gemini space capsule is launched into space
America shows of a new and unusual design of bomber plane - the B35 flying wing.
Large numbers of planes fly in formation over New York.
American military show off a long range gun capable of firing nuclear shells.
Atomic bomb tests take place in the Yucca Flats, Nevada.
Shots of Boeing plane.
Fifteen million dollar prototype Boeing 707 has successful first flight.
America's latest spaceship shown in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
America's longest space flight by astronaut Commander Walter M. Schirra, Cape Canaveral.
Inauguration of new American President Franklin D Roosevelt.
Moon close-ups highlight the triumphs of 'Ranger 7'
Travelogue featuring the beauty of America's National Parks.
A new giant seaplane is tested in San Diego, USA.
American men between 45 and 64 years register for selective service, including the President!
Truman and Ike look over new bombers and fighters. An old hanger is blown up.
Deep sea equipment tested by the U.S. Navy and flashback of submarine Thresher.
Griffin and Mattern in Berlin after their Atlantic flight - a short stop then they're off to Moscow.
Maxim Litvinov - Soviet Commissar for Foreign Affairs - arrives in New York.
Winston Churchill makes a speech on his arrival in New York.
A look at the new American aircraft carrier U.S.S. "Hornet".
American Ambassador Joe Kennedy presents gifts of Ambulances to the UK.
A look at American soldiers and their families based in Germany - their everyday and professional lives.
American astronauts in Houston, USA.
7 mercury astronauts from whom the 1st man in space will be chosen, Atlas rocket test.
Patterson unveils the fall out shelter, woman and children inside the shelter.
An American Lockheed bomber is flown to Britain to aid the war effort.
Good footage of American post-war life - home and shops seen.
Moving reportage of the death, destruction and chaos immediately after the explosion.
President Kennedy receives the American Everest conquerors at White House.
Good footage of floods in states around the Missouri River, United States of America.
March snow brings Washington to a standstill in worst snowfall for 20 years.
Aerial views over large industrial area. Lots of smoking chimneys and long factory units.
Dr. Martin Luther King leads peaceful civil rights march in Selma, Alabama.
The Aircraft Carrier USS Forrestal on show in New York harbour.
Various shots of illuminated advertising signs along an American road.
American and Canadian aeroplanes, aircraft components and volunteer pilots arrive in UK.
Recruits into the American army are given tests and their uniform.
Election candidates and crowds at the Republican convention in Philadelphia
American ladies reveal preference for lightweight shoes.
American soldiers pray before raiding Mexico in search of Francisco "Pancho" Villa.
Ladies readjusting dresses for a different style, different style swim suits.
Footage of traffic passing through American city.
American war dead arrive back in San Francisco for memorial ceremony in City Hall.
American wheat being loaded into hold of cargo ship Exilona at quay of Norfolk dock.
50 mile walk order by President Kennedy finishes in Washington.
Funny film featuring a beauty parlour for horses - the nags have pedicures and baths.
Oliver Powers gives emotional interview in New York about the fate of his son Gary Powers.
An autogyro lands on the White House lawn.
Aerial views of sinking "Andrea Doria". Fire raging on Brooklyn waterfront.
Fun and frolics with alligators in Los Angeles, USA.
Inventor Maurice Porier shows off his rocket plane - it quickly crashes into the ground.
American ex-servicemen camp in Washington to demand their rights.
Cooper and Conrad take off in Gemini 5 rocket. Cape Kennedy, America.
The battleship "Indiana" is launched in America.
The battleship "Massachusetts" is launched in Quincey by Mrs Charles Adams. America.
American anti Castro raiders arrested & President Kennedy speaks about Cuban situation.
Children drink new cherry flavoured anti polio vaccine. Florida, America.
Large numbers of people demonstrate against the war in Vietnam.
Luther King addresses crowd in New York & Mrs Luther King speaks at rally in San Francisco
Resume of events leading up to Apollo 11's flight to the moon.
Apollo 11 getting ready for the moon flight.
Apollo 11 recovered from the sea.
President Nixon attends the takeoff of the Apollo 12, which is to travel to the moon.
Apollo One space capsule is lowered onto lorry at Cape Kennedy after tragic accident.
Launch of Apollo 11 in Cape Kennedy.
Seven men chosen to be America's first astronauts - includes Neil Armstrong & Alan Shepard.
Virgil Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee prepare for moon landing. Cape Kennedy, USA.
Various shots of Apollo XI before launch and of people who have gathered to watch.
The Apollo XI rocket blasts off carrying astronauts to the moon. Cape Kennedy, America.
The Apollo XI rocket blasts off carrying astronauts to the moon. Cape Kennedy, America.
Rather poor quality shots from Apollo recovery mission greeted by President Nixon
Gangsters caught and shot by Police in gun battle in New York - we only see the aftermath.
Celebrations around the world after the news of Germany's surrender.
"Vulcan" gun, being fired at target (Day and Night shots).
US army demonstrates its new supersonic rocket missile in Florida.
US army displays a prediction of what soldiers will wear in the future.
XB Stratojet Bomber in action - Maryland, USA.
Around the world in nearly 8 minutes and in no particular order in this rip-snortingly fast tour!
Art - Ancient and Modern - is put on show in New York.
Pascal produces sculpture from glass.
A conveyor belt is used to help speed up shopping.
Ford Motor Car production line in the United States of America.
American space chimpanzee flies to orbit, returns and being examined.
Good shots, jets taking off from carrier, good offcuts of Glenn's recovery and welcome.
Astronauts Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad go into space on Gemini V rocket.
Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins welcomed home after moon flight.
Item showing launching of Apollo 7 and the three astronauts taking part in the space mission.
President Nixon greets the astronauts after their moon flight.
Democratic Convention in Atlantic City prepares for the 1964 Presidential election
Winston Churchill travels to America, and the first American troops arrive in Northern Ireland.
Commander Byrd makes a trans Atlantic flight.
Politicians from 12 Nations gather in Washington DC to sign the Atlantic Pact.
Foreign Ministers sign the Atlantic Pact - a forerunner of NATO.
Dean Acheson speaks on the importance of the Atlantic Pact.
Truman signs North Atlantic Treaty - American Chiefs of Staff meet with British officers.
Shots of the liner ship 'Queen Mary' coming in to New York Harbour.
Launch of Atlas rocket at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Spectacular explosion as long-range missile 'Atlas' blows up on the launching pad.
Atlas missile destroyed in mid-air explosion, Cape Canaveral.
Missile launched from Cape Canaveral. Good quality
The launch and flight (at night) of an American Atlas missile.
People of Utica, New York, take part in mock nuclear attack - American newsreel item.
American nuclear submarine 'Tresher' lost in the Atlantic.
American troops observe Atom bomb test in Nevada Desert.
Atomic bomb tested in New Mexico desert.
Famous scenes of model house being destroyed by atom bomb tests.
Robotic arms are used to light a secretary's cigarette.
Mrs. Eisenhower launches atomic ship "Savannah" at New Jersey.
The Nautilus, world's first atomic submarine, is commissioned with the U.S. Navy.
55 million dollar atomic submarine makes test dive in Long Island Sound.
A mock-up town is shattered in one of the biggest ever atom bomb tests.
Assassination attempt on President Truman thwarted as he attends ceremony in Arlington.
An automatic car parking device is demonstrated in Washington DC.
Some great cars displayed at motor show in New York.
Californian poultry farmers show off battery system with conveyor belts for feeding.
A lady demonstrates an automatic dog feeder in Chicago, America.
Footage of the transport aircraft the 'Constellation' flying across America.
A B-25 bomber with wheel trouble successfully crash lands in Andrews Field, Maryland, USA.
B.36 on runway and in flight.
Air shot of bomber (B52) landing.
Shots of B-58 bomber at Fort Worth, Texas. America.
Sights in Hawaii and San Francisco on the new South Pacific route.
US Air Force planes set a world record for non-stop flight of seventeen thousand miles.
Babe Ruth's funeral in New York
Judge refuses to lower bail for Richard Hauptmann, alleged kidnapper of the Lindberg baby.
Views of Charles Lindbergh's home - just after his baby son was kidnapped. Police are on the scene.
A test pilot tries out an ejector seat - while the plane is still on the ground.
Balloon satellite blows up after release.
President Eisenhower's message inaugurates powerful new US communications satellite.
Balloon satellite launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Official Greeters for Miami City are measured up on the beach - Girls in swimsuits.
Miss Press Beauty is selected by American Press Photographers.
Ladies in bikinis standing in line in front of country club hotel pool for beauty contest, diving.
The Republican and Democrat candidates for the American Presidency slug it out.
More scenes of Beatlemania as the Fab Four land in New York.
Beatlemania scenes at London Airport as the Fab Four set off for a tour of the USA.
Shots of a brewery marks the end of Prohibition in America.
Federal agents empty out barrels of beer during prohibition era.
The new 2000 m.p.h. 'Bell X-2' rocket plane demonstration.
Shots of Kennedy's UN speech intercut with pictures of activity around Berlin's new border.
A huge fire at a chemical works in New Jersey, USA.
50,000 volunteers take part in city night 'raid' exercise
The Courier satellite is launched in rocket at Cape Canaveral. Florida, USA.
The Americans show off an new big jet bomber - the YB-60 Convair.
Good shots of work underway on massive bridge over river in New York.
The American Government keep a close eye on their growing population.
Comedian Bob Hope receives medal for entertaining US troops overseas.
Body of the assassinated US Senator Robert Kennedy leaves Los Angeles for New York.
Boeing 707 in operation.
Production of Boeing aircraft in Seattle, United States of America.
Mitchell bomber plane hits Empire State Building in fog.
USAF B-524 bomber flies around world without refuelling.
Troops and police use heavy handed tactics to break up demonstrations by US war veterans.
Bodies are recovered from Boston harbour after plane crashes killing 61 people. USA.
Albert de Salvo, the Boston Strangler, recaptured after escape attempt from mental institution.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt opens the impressive Boulder Dam on the Colorado river.
Work proceeds on the massive Boulder Dam in Colorado.
Footage of part of the Boulder Dam being opened. USA.
Bravery awards for security agents for protecting Mrs Kennedy and Johnson.
Gold bars are shipped to the US from Britain to pay off war debts.
Rescuers at work at plane crash site in Californian mountains - some distressing images.
Aerial Three, the first all British designed and built satellite, is launched in California. America.
NBC Radio studios open up in New York.
Great shots of the new Broadway Limited train that runs between New York and Chicago.
A C-54 plane one engine burning makes an emergency landing at Washington Airport.
President Elect John F. Kennedy is busy preparing to move to White House.
Late night life styles in America.
Giant B36 Inter-Continental Bomber flies with spare engines.
Travelogue showing the wonders of California.
Scenes in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California
California: Los Angeles Airport and freeway scenes. West Coast Oilfields.
Good footage of Californian logging industry in the early 20th Century.
Movie cameras installed in New York bank film a robbery.
General shots of Cannes sea front during film festival, starlets, stars, etc.
The launch of the Apollo 12 rocket is viewed by President Richard Nixon.
Firemen battle to save workers when warship 'Constellation' catches fire in New York. USA.
The Kennedy Family attend the launch of the aircraft carrier USS John F Kennedy.
Planes taking off from carrier using the new sling method.
America cavalry ride through snow + artillery practice in hills.
Centaur rocket blows up in Florida.
Stars return to Atlanta twenty years after "Gone with the Wind" was first shown. Excellent
The US Air Force opens its first strategic missile base on the coast north of Los Angeles.
City of Houston, the fastest growing city in USA.
Gordon Cooper receives medals from President Kennedy and Mayor Wagner of New York.
Aftermath of fire in hotel which killed 58 as people search for missing relatives. Chicago. USA
The World's Fair ends with a big firework display.
A chicken learns to play baseball on model field. Arkansas, America.
The city of New York is a music box. American children, clocks and chimes.
Chimpanzees drink, smoke and are subjected to 'leisurely' life.
Chimpanzees drink, smoke and are subjected to 'leisurely' life.
Sex change ex-GI Christine Jorgensen makes Broadway debut. New York, America.
Christmas in New York - busy streets, decorations, Father Christmas, shoppers etc.
Jacqueline Kennedy visit children hospital & Kennedys Christmas at White House.
Winston Churchill addresses U.S. Congress.
Winston Churchill makes speech at Westminster Hall, Fulton. America.
Winston Churchill address to US Congress in December 1941.
Winston Churchill addresses joint session of American Congress.
New revolutionary cigarette filter invented in New York.
Lives are lost as fires sweep through Los Angeles during race riots. America.
Martin Luther King delivers famous dream speech during Civil Rights march on Washington.
Famous American black boxer Cassius Clay refuses to join US Forces.
Fires burn and National Guardsmen patrol the streets during Race Riots in Cleveland.
Flying boat with mail for Europe leaves Port Washington in the United States of America.
Major John Glenn Junior flies from California to New York in 3 hours 23 minutes. America.
London streets cleaner displays his skills in New York and amuses New Yorkers.
Frank Knox describes the damage inflicted on Pearl Harbour
Construction and opening of Boulder Dam across Colorado River.
Great film showing the need for playgrounds to keep children amused.
Great film showing the need for playgrounds to keep children amused.
An old fashion Hawaiian welcome to the crew of the world's most modern air liner.
Leaders of American Communist Party are arrested by FBI.
Shots of a large early computer from the United States of America.
Chimpanzees in United States Army uniforms entertain a gawping crowd at the zoo.
Ballots for American men to join the army. Interview with an early conscript.
70-year-old Bernarr MacFaddern sets off for the Bendix Transcontinental Speed Race.
American astronauts Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad honoured at White House.
Cuts from newsreel 49/87 - Cornerstone of new United Nations building laid.
Charlton Heston - star of Ben Hur - meets people queuing to see the film.
Footage of the Grand Coulee Dam in the United States of America.
The Grand Coulee dam starts work supplying electricity for steel works. Columbia river. USA.
Sheep are herded from pasture to pasture - via the top of the Grand Coulee Dam.
America is preparing for 1964 world fair.
Air hostesses learn airways hospitality to popularise air travel.
Boeing 707 jet makes emergency landing at Idlewild Airport, USA.
Launching of America's first nuclear powered ship - "USS Long Beach".
Good round up of the issues of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Newsreel item of aerial shots, OAS and UN meetings, Cuban demos and US evacuation of base.
U Thant makes a statement to the press, Mikoyan arrives in New York en route to Cuba.
Discussion amongst Communist leaders as problems increase in Czechoslovakia.
Various stories relating to Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia.
Damage after the plane crashed into houses in Virginia, USA.
Item about three prisoner who became first to escape from Alcatraz Island.
DC 8F plane used as a prop at fashion show at Long Beach.
US newsreel item remembering life of Albert Einstein.
People queuing in streets to pass the bier lying in state inside St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York.
Hollowed out Cheyenne Mountain houses North American Air Defence Commando - NORAD.
The 1964 Democratic Convention in Atlantic City, USA
American presidential elections gather pace with Democratic convention. Excellent quality.
Democrats launch their 1960 election campaign in Washington DC, America.
Democratic Convention with the delegates for Presidential Nomination
President Truman and Thomas Dewey during campaigning for the US Presidential election.
Republican presidential candidate Thomas Dewey gives a speech, USA.
Battle for US Presidency between Truman and Dewey.
American gangster John Dillinger is captured in Indiana.
American gangster John Dillinger is captured in Indiana.
A filmic tour of Disneyland.
Footage of couple getting married inside a diving bell. Atlantic City in the USA.
A restaurant for dogs in New York (where else?!).
World's largest airliner takes 186 sailors on flight across America.
The Douglas Skyrocket flying at twice the speed of sound
Test pilot Scott Crossfield flies X15 rocket in flight over Mojave Desert, California.
Crash landing on foam, hoses on small fire, passengers climbing out.
Gigantic PB2Y2 consolidated bomber flying boat being tested in California.
People look around a modern planned house in the World's Fair in New York.
Agents burn boxes of bottles of alcohol due to prohibition.
Montage of shots showing late John Foster Dulles with various international statesmen.
John Foster Dulles arrives at hospital for treatment of his cancer.
Funeral of American Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles.
Dulles leaves hospital for rest period
Late US Foreign Secretary John Foster Dulles lying in state, Washington DC.
Rescue scenes at the wreck of a DC-4 aircraft in Washington
Nice footage of Republican Presidential candidates Eisenhower and Nixon with their families.
Dwight Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson speak about nuclear testing. New York, America.
President Dwight Eisenhower gets angry over golf question at press conference. America.
Eisenhower defends Nixon against corruption charges during the US election campaign.
Eight of President Eisenhower's new cabinet officers take their oath of office.
Eisenhower's presidential campaign begins in United States of America.
President Eisenhower addresses the American people. Good.
US President Eisenhower speaks on just and lasting peace.
The Inaugural Ceremony for President Dwight D Eisenhower.
Newly-re-elected US President takes a break playing golf.
President Eisenhower outlines his plans for world control of atom-power to UN delegates.
US President Eisenhower speaks on missile race with USSR.
President Dwight Eisenhower plays down threat of H-bomb war. Washington, America.
State funeral of former US President Eisenhower at Washington DC.
The President of the United States makes an early start on the first day of his new job.
Eisenhower, Knowland speaks, Nixon with Dulles, Eisenhower 'Bandwaggon' for campaign.
Retrospective piece on the life of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Mourners arrive at church, include Kennedy, Truman, Stevenson, Johnson and Earl Warren.
Dwight Eisenhower is re-elected as President of the United States of America.
Elvis Presley sets off for his Army tour of duty in Germany.
Good item showing Elvis Presley leaving the army and holding press conference in New Jersey.
Preparing and cooking hamburgers, ladling stew and baby food.
Shots from and of Empire State building.
American Diplomat John Foster Dulles comes towards the end of his distinguished career.
Footage of the American astronauts back on earth after orbiting the earth 64 times.
Fab story predicts what women and one unfortunate man will be wearing in the year 2000.
M2-F2 under the wing of a B52 bomber in flight, it leaves the B52 and lands.
Great views in colour around the site of Expo '67 in Montreal, Canada.
Exterior of the United Nations building in New York.
American athlete Jim Ryun breaks the world mile record.
Story about Baby Face Nelson and other American gangsters.
American fashions on show by swimming pool.
How to get man - American way.
President Roosevelt gives speech announcing introduction of national service act.
Chimp flies around earth in rocket that takes photographs.
Satellite in space, Astronaut Cernan space walks, Gemini 9 capsule splashes down in sea.
A fire breaks out on the 83rd floor of the Empire State Building but no-one is injured. America.
Aftermath of the fire on the US aircraft carrier 'Constellation'
First all British satellite launched at Cape Kennedy, Florida.
A prototype Boeing jet airliner flies from coast.
From launch to landing - Alan Shepard - the first American in space.
Jet fighter fires first air-to-air missile with nuclear warhead. Nevada Desert, America.
America's first nuclear powered aircraft carrier "Enterprise" under construction.
Opening of the first building completed for the World's Fair in New York
First flight of X-15 rocket under wing of B-52 plane. America.
Pictures from Mars taken from Mariner Six probe. Pasadena in the United States of America.
An early stage in the USA's race to land on the moon falls short of its goal.
Quins are born in Aberdeen, South Dakota - President Kennedy congratulates the parents.
Shooting of five congressmen by three Puerto Ricans in U.S. Congress.
Gemini XI getting ready and being launched in Florida.
How the film 'Flipper' was filmed in Miami, Florida.
Great travelogue showing the fabulousness of Miami, Key West and the Everglades.
American launches her first earth satellite in outer space - 'Explorer'.
B 36 taking off, ground to air, plane in flight with six vapour trails.
Flying Saucer plane taking off, in flight and landing.
The American Department of Defence show off a new design of vertical take off plane.
An American Northrop Flying Wing Jet breaks a speed record.
Strange aircraft is demonstrated.
The New York World's Fair is re-opened against the backdrop of war in Europe.
The massive American aircraft carrier USS Forrestal is launched in Virginia.
Lovely aerial shots of Manhattan, Staten Island, Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building.
March of the freedom fighters in Jackson, Mississippi.
Footage of heavy traffic on American freeways.
Film tracing the history of cigarettes and their production for Rothmans. C. 1964
Hollywood's great and good turn out to say their farewells to Clark Gable.
Funeral of American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Funeral of three American astronauts, Virgil Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee
Crowds pay final respects to entertainer Will Rogers.
Launch of Redstone Booster rocket in to space from Cape Canaveral in the United States
British brides of American soldiers arrive to New York on USS Argentina.
Jack Benny and Marilyn Monroe attend christening of the son Clark Gable didn't live to see.
Long-hold shots of Gemini 10 on an Agena rocket and drawings of its proposed docking in space.
Outer space scenes and the Gemini capsule brings the two American astronauts safely home.
Preparation and launch of Gemini 10 & its rendezvous with Agena rockets.
Splash down and recovery of the Gemini X1 and its two American Astronauts
The Gemini 12 space capsule is collected in the ocean.
Meeting of Agena and Gemini 8 in space fails to realise due to Gemini 8 difficulties.
Gemini 8 meets Agena in space.
Astronauts Stafford and Cernan at take off and aboard the USS Wasp after recovery.
Outer space scenes and the Gemini capsule brings the two American astronauts safely home.
Comedian Bob Hope receives a medal from the American Air Force.
General MacArthur's body in New York and Washington & people pay respects.
Funeral of the American General Douglas MacArthur in Virginia.
Crowds of soldiers and civilians see General John Pershing lying in state. Washington, USA.
Funeral of General John Pershing at Arlington cemetery. Washington DC, America.
American General Short talking about atomic bomb.
George Bernard Shaw makes a mad speech in California
Memorial piece following the death of George Marshal, American soldier and statesman.
Dean Acheson takes over from George Marshall as American Secretary of State.
George Wallace addresses guests at a dinner, shakes hands with people and is interviewed.
An American Submarine goes out to sea armed with 16 Polaris nuclear missiles.
Nuclear submarine "George Washington" arrives at New London, Connecticut, USA.
German V2 rockets are tested by American army at White Sands, New Mexico.
Captain Von Gronau and his crew have flown across the Atlantic in a Dornier Wal.
Americans remember their history - Gettysburg centenary anniversary.
Wives of American servicemen serving in Europe leave America on liner to join them.
British brides of American soldiers talk about how they are treated in the USA.
Soldier George Jorgenson had a sex change in Denmark and returns home to the US.
Good shot of Apollo 9 atop the Saturn One-B lifting off on its 39 minute trial flight.
First views of the massive American B-70 supersonic jet bomber.
First shots of the US army transporter which can carry 200 men or 35 tons of cargo.
Early shots of the large American freighter plane - the Hercules.
US Navy giant aircraft carrier, first of ten, planned to carry H-bomb carrying planes.
Great New York reception of an astronaut John Glenn for Glenn Day.
New York honours astronaut John Glenn with ticker tape parade and Medal of Honour.
American astronaut John Glenn is honoured by the President Kennedy.
Astronaut John Glenn prepares for space travel, excellent shots of rocket taking off.
San Francisco's Golden Gate bridge is ceremonially opened.
America - crowds celebrate Roosevelt's election, while at the docks illegal alcohol is impounded.
Footage of people pouring barrels of alcohol away. United States of America.
Gordon Cooper receives Astronauts Medal from President Kennedy.
American spaceman Gordon Cooper arrives back to Earth after his orbit flight.
Future Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly, leaves New York for her wedding to Prince Rainier.
Excellent US newsreel special about career of Grace Kelly - from Pathe model to Princess.
Selection of US astronauts and a taste of life without gravity in a test plane.
Death of Dag Hammarskjold shocks the world.
United Nations divided over the question of who will replace deceased Secretary President
United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold discusses operations in the Lebanon.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt opens the impressive Boulder Dam on the Colorado river.
Harry Truman wins the American elections against all odds.
Richard Bruno Hauptmann is found guilty of kidnap and murder of Lindbergh baby.
Celebrations at Hawaii as it becomes the 50th state.
Hawaii's arrival as the 50th State of America means changes to the Stars and Stripes flag.
Item showing Hawaii, to mark its recent Statehood. United States of America.
A voice is bounced off the moon in the form of radio signals and received by transmitter. USA.
Good coverage of Amelia Earhart's Atlantic flight - including references to her previous journey.
Futuristic cars on show in Washington DC, United States of America.
Nine survivors of the World's First Atomic Bomb return home after treatment.
Modern house built in odd location on hillside in Los Angeles
American Nuclear Powered Submarine 'USS Nautilus' makes historic voyage under the Arctic.
President Truman is nominated as candidate for the presidential elections.
Swim suits fashion show in U.S. - great costumes and sexy girls.
Scenes from around Hollywood
Scenes from Hollywood in the 1950's. Los Angeles in the United States of America.
A tour of Hollywood - the sights, the sets, the glamour, the lights!
Shots of scenery on a Hollywood film studio lot.
Famous American cosmonaut John Glenn visits his home town, New Concord, Ohio.
The latest US dance craze looks to the folk song boom for inspiration.
Herbert Hoover is elected as President of the United States of America.
President Coolidge, Senators and Governors are filmed casting their votes in Presidential election won by Herbert Hoover.
The Hoover Dam under construction in the Boulder Canyon, Nevada, United States of America.
Washington connected to Kremlin connected via new 'Hot Line'.
Schirra in open car through crowded streets, Cooper, Carpenter, Grissom & Glenn follow.
Astronaut Walter Schirra in motorcade through Houston & at NASA press conference.
Big liner 'United States' docks unaided in New York, America.
A look at John Kennedy Airport which includes a jet freighter service and an animal hospital.
U.S. Republican Party unanimously re-nominates Eisenhower for Presidential Elections.
President Eisenhower talks about nuclear tests while one takes place in Nevada.
President Dwight Eisenhower makes "State of the Union" address to Congress.
Prohibition agents pour large quantities of illegal alcohol down the drain. Asheville, America.
A look back at the work of General George Catlett Marshall (founder of The Marshall Plan)
Men work on the construction of buildings on the site of the New York World's Fair.
After four years in an iron lung the wife of a US Army sergeant gives birth to a daughter.
Winston Churchill views New York from the top of the Empire State Building.
Dedication stone at base of Iwo Jima memorial statue, faces of men on the statue.
Start of the trial of a man who killed President Kennedy.
Black civil-rights activist is shot in the back whilst marching, his assailant is arrested.
The US and Japanese peace council and the signing of the peace treaty.
Footage of film star Jayne Mansfield shown in tribute after her death in a car crash. America.
Propellor tests and jet assisted planes. America.
American military test out a new jet bomber and sub launched rocket system.
Colour shots of jet-powered helicopter flying over cornfield.
Shooting Star jet aircraft at record flight from California to New York.
Various shots of early American jet fighters, from the air and the ground, flying in close formation
Good story about Jet airliners - the Boeing 707 and the De Havilland Comet IV.
Rescue crews round plane, faulty landing gear.
Jet aircraft beats the east to west coast speed record. United States of America.
President-Elect Kennedy celebrates his daughter Caroline's 3rd birthday.
Inauguration of JFK in Washington, USA.
John F Kennedy has just been nominated Democratic Presidential nominee. Celebrations and speech
Lt Colonel Glenn receives rank of full colonel from President Johnson on steps of White House.
Democratic Convention: J F Kennedy is elected to stand for US President
American President Johnson talks about development of the new 2,000 mph jet aircraft.
American President Lyndon Johnson makes a dramatic call for more forces to Vietnam.
President Johnson agrees to meeting of leaders who are fighting the Viet Cong.
President John's daughter gets married in Washington.
Lyndon Johnson gives his State Of The Union speech to the Houses of Congress.
Jumbo Jet under construction while a complete one is wheeled out of hangar and shown off.
Soviet Premier Nikita Kruschev visits set of 'Can Can' at 20th Century Fox studios, Hollywood.
Footage of Nikita Khrushchev arriving in New York in the United States of America.
Democratic Party Presidential candidate Estes Kefauver dies.
Senator Kefauver is nominated as Democratic Party candidate for US President.
Kennedy airport in New York in colour.
Scenes following the assassination of American President John F Kennedy.
Kennedy goes to look after the health of his new son who was born prematurely.
President John F Kennedy pays tribute to astronaut Alan B Shepard. America.
Kennedy speaks in New York and receives birthday cake.
President-Elect Kennedy pays a visit to Lyndon Johnson in Texas.
President-Elect John F Kennedy pays a visit to his defeated opponent Richard Nixon.
Service of memorial for John F Kennedy held in Boston Cathedral.
John F. Kennedy elected for the new President of USA.
Body of assassinated US Senator Robert Kennedy arrives at the airport at night.
First anniversary of Kennedy's Presidency.
President orders that US prepare for A-Tests and condemns Soviet nuclear strategy
Kennedy reads his press statement on the Berlin crisis.
American President Kennedy speaking on Vietnam conflict.
American President Kennedy gives State of the Union speech at US Congress.
Both Khruschev and Eisenhower speak at the end of their meeting in Washington.
Nikita Khruschev and his wife with President Eisenhower at White House. USA.
Nikita Khruschev meets officials in New York, America.
Khruschev gives speech about Capitalism and Communist + with President Eisenhower.
Nikita Khruschev and wife on tour of USA.
Fantastic film educating Americans on the bizarre customs, etiquette and traditions of the British! c. 1974
The Ku Klux Klan initiates 700 new members in Georgia.
Bread and soup are handed out to the unemployed during the depression in New York.
The Bonus Army protest by sitting on the steps of the American Capitol building.
The protests of the Bonus Army are broken up by armed troops and tear gas.
Films covering the end of Prohibition in America - lots of beer.
The largest seaplane built up to this time takes a short trial flight.
Travelogue showing the wonders of Arizona including Wild West town and the Grand Canyon.
Las Vegas sights, night and day.
The American Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise is sent off to be decommissioned.
Edward Kennedy unveils initials "J.F.K." at rededication ceremony.
Latest inventions for improving home life are tested out in California.
A Gemini 9 rocket launches from Cape Kennedy carrying Tom Stafford and Eugene Cernan.
Footage of the new ship the 'Carole Lombard' being launched by Clark Gable and Irene Dunne.
Ship in dry dock, Mrs. Connally breaking champagne against bows, crowd watching ship.
Various shots of American 'Thor' missile preparing for take off and shots of take off.
President Truman signs plan and launches European Recovery Program.
Great footage of rides at Coney Island including classic footage of air jets exposing girls' undies!
Lincoln played by John Collison arrives on platform & takes oath.
Charles Lindbergh prepares to set off on his solo flight across the Atlantic.
Pilot Charles Lindbergh returns to New York after Atlantic flight. America.
Lindbergh sets off on his flight.
Compilation of news stories featuring Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow.
We go on a tour of New York taking in all the sights including Central Park and Chinatown.
US Air Force formation of six planes sets up new record for longest mass flight - 2100 miles.
Longest outboard cruise - New York to Oregon
Lunar Orbiter 5 takes picture of the moon's surface, and shots of earth. Pasadena. America.
Atlas Agena carrying Lunar Orbiter blasts off & deep space tracking station.
General Douglas MacArthur addresses US Congress.
General MacArthur comes back home to America.
General MacArthur arrives to America.
Lucille Ball demonstrates a method of making sounds from records into words.
Harold Macmillan attends Foreign Relations dinner, and party onboard Kennedy's yacht. USA.
Macmillan is greeted by Adlai Stevenson at Idlewild airport and makes speech.
Harold Macmillan and John F Kennedy meet at the White House, Washington DC, America.
Former marine Charles Whitman kills 14 and injures many more at Texas University.
American astronaut Gordon Cooper getting ready for another orbit round.
Schirra and Stafford lift off in Gemini 6 and are picked up by the Wasp.
Story of Aurora Seven's take off and Carpenter being picked up from the water.
John Glen expresses outline for putting man in space during training process. Good.
Artificial satellite which will circle the earth next summer nears completion in Washington.
Pictures of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the surface of the moon.
Pictures of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the surface of the moon.
Hollywood funeral of legendary film star Marilyn Monroe.
Marilyn Monroe joins forces with Warner Bros. for her new film "The Sleeping Prince".
Marshall Mars flying boat carries 308 men on trip
Mass crowd gathers in Washington for the Civil Rights march.
Replica of tall ship "Mayflower" arrives in Washington DC.
Mayflower II, replica of the famous ship of Pilgrim Fathers arrives to Massachusetts.
Mayflower II, replica of the famous ship of the Pilgrim Fathers, reaches Plymouth Rock.
Watkins and McCarthy with committee.
Senator McCarthy is accused of improper pressure during probes into Communism in Army.
American Defence Secretary Robert McNamara talks on bombing raids on North Vietnam.
Disabled men demonstrate the latest in artificial limbs in America.
Dr Jonas Salk, discoverer of Polio vaccine gives the first official report to world.
Nice shots of Franklin D. Roosevelt - he has just won the race for the White House.
New Presidents inaugural address to the nation in the wake of Kennedy's death
Footage of steel being made at Bethlehem factory in the United States of America.
Brilliant futuristic architecture of new University campus in Miami, plus a new car park.
An American airliner survives a crash with a light aircraft in mid flight.
The smallest jet attack plane built so far can still carry atomic bombs.
Actor Mike Todd is killed in air crash - Elizabeth Taylor is a widow.
Troops disembark from transport plane, board lorries and then landing craft during Cuba crisis.
Passengers have miraculous escape when plane crashes at La Guardia airport, New York, USA.
Miss Jane Anne Jayroe of Oklahoma winning the Atlantic City Miss America contest.
Miss Arizona, Vonda K Van Dyke, wins the Miss American beauty contest.
Miss Michigan Nancy Anne Fleming wins Miss America contest. Atlantic City.
Miss America Beauty Pageant
Aviator Amelia Earhart gets a ticker tape parade in New York and a medal from President Hoover.
President Dwight Eisenhower speaks about missile and satellite development. America.
Lovely shots of the latest fashions in jackets, for day and evening wear.
France lends America 'Mona Lisa' painting to hang in National Gallery of Art. USA.
Various views of the fair from and of the monorail.
Soviet rocket Lunik III photographs unseen side of moon.
NASA scientists do early work on the Moon shot - with help from Jodrell Bank in England.
Preparations of rocket to the moon, rocket taking off and moving into space.
Russian announcement of the shooting down of the U-2 spy plane threatens Summit Meeting.
Journalists shown around the Nevada atomic test site.
Film stunt man Paul Mantz dies while doing plane crush stunt.
Rehearsal of moving Saturn Five from huge moonport on a specially built road to launch pad.
The President elect, Mr Kennedy is invited to White House by President Eisenhower.
Arnold Schwarzeneggar wins the Mr Universe contest. London.
Jacqueline Kennedy, wife of the President Elect, leaves hospital after birth of son.
Jackie Kennedy speaks about the letters sent to her after the assassination of JFK.
Atlas-Centaur rocket explodes on launch pad at Cape Kennedy.
Library story covering the death of Al Capone, Chicago Gangster.
Footage of new flying boat the 'Yankee Clipper' taking off for a trip across the Atlantic, Baltimore.
Work starts on museum to Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk. North Carolina. America.
Wright Brothers give Teddy Roosevelt a ride in a plane at St Louis air show.
Airman Douglas Corrigan arrives home to New York and is welcomed with a ticker tape parade after flying to Dublin by mistake. America (USA).
The rocket plane X15 smashes the World air speed record.
X-15 plane reached record altitude & test pilots are presented to JFK.
Spectators watch B-52 bomber take off, aerial shots of bomber launching X-15 and its landing.
Launched from a B-52 at 45,000 feet a US rocket plane reaches nearly 25 miles out into space.
Footage of new XB 36 aircraft in flight.
American newsreel about opening of tallest hotel - the Americana in New York.
American plane crashes into New York skyscraper in thick fog.
XC-99, the world's largest plane, takes off at San Diego, America.
Opening of the George Washington suspension bridge.
World's most mechanised post office in New York.
The official opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in California.
A look around World Trade Fair in New York.
New York's World Fair almost completed.
Footage of the World's Fair Parade in New York, United States of America.
The actress Anna Neagle presents model of Crystal Palace to Grover Wayne at the World's Fair.
Closing of New York World's Fair is marked by burial of a time capsule.
The Bell X-2, fastest and highest plane in the world, crashes in California.
Impressive footage of an atomic submarine being launched.
Air to air shot of helicopter airliner in flight.
Howard Hughes' experimental flying boat on back of large truck.
Material of Apollo 13 and other Moon shots.
The B.19, world's biggest bomber is tested at Marks Field, California, America.
B. 19. bomber being towed out of hangar and taxiing on runway.
Launch of USS 'New Jersey' - the world's biggest warship.
Herbert Hoover, ex-president, visits building site of 1939 World's Fair.
Women model the latest day and evening wear fashions - lots of turbans!
Edward White prepares to take his first walk in space as rocket launches from Cape Kennedy.
Material of astronaut John Glenn, rocket "Friendship 7" lifting off and capsule landing in sea.
Dag Hammarskjold, Secretary General of the United Nations, dies in air crash.
Footage of B-36 bomber with modified jet engines attached. Kansas.
The Women's Defence Force undergo fire training at Falstar, Massachusetts, America.
Distorting lens is used to show strange images of the Woolworth Tower in New York.
Pathe look at how well British built airliners - the Viscount, Britannia and Comet - are doing.
Women war correspondents in office and on location.
Women traffic police in California are sworn in and seen at work in their white capes.
Documentary detailing Gagarin's training and flight into space. c. 1961
A man in America preaches home brewing as a way round the prohibition rules.
Helen Ritchie becomes first woman co-pilot on mail plane in America.
An autogyro takes a flight over the sights of Washington DC.
Great story takes us on a flight across the United States from New Jersey to San Francisco.
Prohibition - alcohol poured away in Zion City under new U.S. law.
Inflight refuelling means that American bombers can reach anywhere.
Great illustration of how sound effects are created for a radio play.
Toddlers and babies are paraded in a contest at Astbury Park.
Shots of the woodland where the body of the kidnapped child was found.
We see inside a luxurious plane on a flight from New York to Bermuda.
Three large women jump in and out of a New York swimming pool with offensive narration.
New York travelogue - all the landmarks, Wild West town, Adirondack mountains etc.
Wedding in the garden of the White House.
Republican Congressional Leaders make preparations for Ike's inauguration.
America's 'Lord Haw-Haw' Axis Sally is brought to trail in Washington.
Footage of the singer Marian Anderson singing 'My Country 'tis of Thee' in Washington.
US President Eisenhower stays in the office for the second term.
American wartime elections.
Footage of pageant in Washington DC to mark the 150th anniversary of the city. USA.
Two bombers collide in mid-air at American air show.
Footage of the interior of the White House in Washington in the United States of America.
America prepares for war and Hawaii in the aftermath of the first Japanese raids.
The Warren Commission hand over their report - Good round up of Kennedy's Assassination.
American WAACs celebrate their first birthday with large cake and march past.
The politician George Wallace giving speech at hall.
Excellent story investigating reports that British war brides in U.S. have been abandoned.
British war bride arrives at her new home in New Jersey, USA.
VJ-Day celebrations in New York.
VJ-Day celebrations in New York.
American pilots keep flying for ages - they pass petrol up from a speeding car.
Glamorous models wear latest summer fashions on Florida beach.
America elects John F. Kennedy for President - President's ancestral Irish village rejoices.
World's largest airliner takes 186 sailors on flight across America.
24th National Republican Convention nominates Dewey as election candidate.
Excellent story shows Hollywood stars setting off in the Victory Caravan to boost war loans.
Historic sites and beautiful scenery in this travelogue of Virginia, USA.
Colour footage of San Francisco.
VC 10 at Friendship International Airport with passengers alighting.
VC10 BOAC jet flies over Atlantic to New York - includes great colour shots Manhattan.
Various early shots of New York life.
Decommissioning on WW2 warship where Japanese surrender took place.
Nixon at the Republican Convention, and driving through the streets of Chicago
Richard Nixon on campaign tour in California and Hawaii
V2 rockets are launched at White Sands. New Mexico. United States of America.
The Convair Tradewind, America's largest flying boat, is seen in action in California.
First pictures of America's new defence against low flying raiders - Hawk missile.
Wife of US President Jacqueline Kennedy at grounds of White House with children.
Launch of a new satellite and description of the way it records the weather by means of radar.
Footage of the rescue mission for the crash of the Imperial Airways Cavalier, United States of America.
Great story about girls in plastic swim suits frolicking by the pool in sunny America.
Automatic toll gate on New Jersey freeway.
The first US troops in London for 22 years parade in a park.
Sandra Sloss wins U.S. National Spelling Bee Finals - second girl bursts in tears.
Secretary of the Interior Wilbur starts the work on the Hoover Dam in Boulder Canyon.
Summer fashions on display at fashion show in California.
Colour item showing building and launching of Gemini spacecraft.
John Kennedy poses with his family before he becomes President.
Astronaut John Glenn's home + Glenn with JFK at the White House.
Inaugural firework display and ball for JFK, Washington DC, USA.
New Explorer Seven satellite is launched on Army Juno Two rocket. Cape Canaveral, America.
Preparations being made at Cape Canaveral for John Glenn's orbit of Earth.
Howard Hughes flies from California to Newark in 9 hours 27 minutes.
American airliner "Flying Wing" has test flight.
Shots of US army XB-35 aircraft on ground.
Alger Hiss is found guilty of being a Communist spy.
American election campaign - Truman, Dewey & Warren.
American newsreel items about presidential election campaign in USA.
Adlai Stevenson and Dwight Eisenhower wind up American election campaigns.
Latest women's fashions from USA, worn by glamorous models.
Annual fashion show in America.
Celebrations of VJ-Day in America.
President Truman signs Federal Civil Defence bill, Americans sign up to defend their country.
Item showing American fallout shelters.
New American air force bomber plane tested.
USA breaks off relations with Casto's Cuba
Wright Brothers' plane goes to the Smithsonian Museum and a new development in propellors.
America provides good training for its new recruits.
Americans solve the problem of bringing object down from outer space.
Tour around the back lots of Universal Studios in California.
Various shots of the finished steel structure of the new UN building in New York and Trygve Lie, UN Secretary General, raising the UN flag to the cheers of building workers.
Good footage of American aircraft including the Flying Fortress bomber, United States of America.
The United States of America show off some of their new military equipment.
Interesting item shows the development of television in the United States of America.
New United Nations building opened in USA.
Lauchlin Currie, Harry D White and Donald Hiss speak to Un-American Activities Committee.
un-American activities enquiry of Hollywood personalities in Washington.
Un-American activities enquiry of Hollywood personalities in Washington.
Un-American activities enquiry in Hollywood.
The White House and The Capitol, Washington DC, USA
The White House and The Capitol, Washington DC, USA
The USA (U.S.A.) honours her Unknown Warrior with a ceremony at Arlington, Washington.
Demonstration of the atomic power being used for peaceful needs in the Oak Ridge, USA.
U.S.A.'s 28th atom bomb test.
Chevrolet, Austin, Jaguar XK.120, 1898 Renault, Chrysler Crown Imperial at exhibition.
Nixon's Republican Party HQ based in the Waldorf Astoria during elections.
Titan Three C. lifts off.
Disaster Recovery test invoked across USA in case of thermo-nuclear attack.
Pogo plane, one with vertical takeoff, makes its first flight.
With short stubs in place of wings, a new plane goes through its paces.
A new airport is under construction in New York and the mayor signs contracts with three airlines for transcontinental journeys. America (USA).
American airliner crash lands on its nose at Washington airport - no casualties.
Television pictures from America are received at Goonhilly in Cornwall, via Telstar.
New York without electricity for twelve hours.
Unknown soldiers from Korea and WW2 laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery, Washington DC.
Typewriting competition in America.
United States counters Red blast in security council
President Truman calls Japan to surrender.
Ex-president of the USA Harry Truman returns to his home town of Independence, Missouri.
Harry Truman calls on the US to fight Communism in Europe.
Truman addressing congress on ERP.
President Harry Truman makes speech to congress after becoming President.
Truman addressing congress regarding ERP and conscription.
President Truman makes a speech about the North Korean attack on the South.
President Truman makes speech saying he will not be a candidate for re-election.
Harry Truman triumphantly returns to White House after election.
President Truman gives State of the Union speech to Congress in Washington.
American President Truman on the eve of his retirement says goodbye.
Former president Truman meets current leader John F Kennedy at the White House. Good
President Harry Truman dedicates world's first atomic submarine 'Nautilus'. Connecticut.
The Independence, a specially outfitted DC-6 is president Harry Truman's new plane.
The inauguration ceremony of President Harry Truman.
National guardsmen patrol Chicago's West Side after riots.
First black American registers at the University causing discord, Kennedy speaks on the matter.
Material covering actions in America just after Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
Construction work is underway to on the Triboro Bridge to link various parts of New York.
Compilation of library footage to mark the death of film star Marilyn Monroe.
Shots of Trans-Atlantic Sikorsky aeroplane shortly before it crashed.
Dramatic shots of Sikorsky aeroplane crashing and bursting into flames.
Shots of Sikorsky aeroplane filmed shortly before it crashed in flames.
Footage of advertising boards and shop fronts in town in the United States of America.
Traffic on busy roads in United States of America.
Plane crash in the marshes of Jamaica Bay near New York.
Good footage of enormous American caravans or trailers.
Americans optimistic about race to the moon.
Shots of US rockets being launched, pictures of moon from Ranger 8 cameras.
Documentary film about the 1930s, mainly about life in depression and gangster hit America.
Documentary film about the 1930s, mainly about life in depression and gangster hit America.
Documentary film about the 1930s, mainly about life in depression and gangster hit America.
Documentary film about the 1930s, mainly about life in depression and gangster hit America.
Shot of three Titan rockets standing ready for launching at any time of the day.
American Titan Two missile blows up.
Crowds gather in the streets of New York as fears grow about the financial situation.
A new American seaplane flies over the skyscrapers of New York.
Last pictures of astronauts Ed White, Virgil Grissom and Roger Chaffee before their death.
Footage of new auto-tram in the United States of America.
Item about the rise of Presidential candidate and Governor of New York Thomas Dewey.
Comparison between the old fashioned girl of the late 1800s and the modern flapper of 1930.
The Apollo space flight test
US astronauts die in Apollo space test
President Eisenhower's Christmas message carried by Atlas space satellite for the first time.
Footage of the airship Shenandoah, subsequently destroyed by a windstorm. USA (U.S.A).
Sleep-up plane, a 'sleeping car' inside a plane - new flying invention from America.
The liner ship arrives in New York harbour painted wartime grey.
The great liner sets of from Scotland to America - painted wartime grey.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive in England after visiting USA.
Biopic of the American President - lots of good footage.
Biopic of American President - lots of good footage.
Biopic of the American President - lots of good footage.
Kathleen Kramer, 'Ideal Secretary' of the United States, tells us the qualities she thinks the ideal secretary should have.
Great footage of people having fun at Jones Beach State Park, New York.
Views of New York
Nice film about USS Nautilus sailing under the North Pole ice floe.
Scenes showing the "Nike" guided missile in action.
Jackie Kennedy, John and Caroline visit their father's grave at Arlington cemetery.
Various material relating to the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby.
Astronaut John Glenn prepares for Project Mercury, he gives interview to Pathe News.
Crowds fight in New York to see Valentino's last picture, plus the actor's body lying in state.
Killer of President Kennedy's assassin Jack Ruby is found guilty on trial in Dallas.
A huge seaplane, the Sikorsky Amphibian, is seen in flight.
A group of young female university students go for a ride amongst cactus in Arizona.
Odd story about a talking robot with curly hair answering questions.
Alpha the Robot answers questions from a man and flirts with a girl - dupe of PSP 870.
New rocket seeks out and destroys raiders by using radar.
Footage of second Atom Bomb test (Bikini Atoll) and scenes of the damage to Hiroshima.
Excellent footage of smuggling techniques used during prohibition.
Good biographical story about US Republican Presidential Candidate Dwight D Eisenhower.
The prohibition era in Arizona in the United States of America
Aerial views of New York and surrounding landscape.
Amazing vertical Car Parking Machine in Chicago.
A policeman decides which of a bevy of bathing belles is dressed suitably for the beach.
The Beatles arrive to New York.
An in-flight fashion show for women passengers flying over New York and Washington.
Shots of tyre manufacture and people in shopping centre. America.
Item showing cars being produced in American plant.
Some excellent footage from Cape Kennedy showing the launch of American space rocket
A terrible fire rages in oil storage drums in Texas City, USA.
A school explosion in Texas kills 500 - mostly pupils.
The largest plane built in America goes out for a test flight.
Footage of bathing beauties trying out water slide.
Americans testing their new Thor rocket.
Texas City recovers three months after the fire tragedy.
Footage of several Atom Bomb tests in the Nevada desert in America.
American B-52 bomber plane manages to fly and land after its tail fin was ripped of.
A swimsuit fashion show takes place during a Trans-American airline flight.
Models display latest swim wear fashions. United States of America.
Girls model the latest swimsuits in brocade, wool and sequins. Los Angeles. USA.
Tacoma bridge is shaken by wind to destruction.
The US Surveyor III lands on the moon.
Lyndon B. Johnson and Alexei Kosygin meet in Glassboro to discuss world affairs. America.
Travel shots along streets showing various large, grand houses in Hollywood.
Helen Vanderbilt Frye christens TWA plane 'Star of Paris'.
Item about new American and Canadian aircraft.
America's first atomic powered submarine comes to the city of New York.
Atlas rocket with Mercury Capsule takes off from Cape Canaveral.
America shows of the WV2E aerial radar plane for use by the US Navy.
Flying machines in operation.
Footage of Pan-Am Stratocruiser aircraft at Heathrow Airport, London.
Adlai Stevenson becomes the Democratic candidate for the Presidential elections.
Chandler, Truman, Kefauver & Johnson, Rayburn announces Stevenson the winner.
Stevenson outlines his policy on taxation to American people
A terrible fire engulfs oil refinery works in Texas City, USA.
Dwight Eisenhower and Adlai E Stevenson on respective election tours in United States.
JFK as presidential candidate in first primary and Eisenhower endorses Nixon's nomination.
America's 'Lord Haw-Haw' Axis Sally is brought to trail in Washington.
Footage of chimpanzee 'Ham' being launched into outer space. United States of America.
A Saturn One rocket is launched to capture meteors.
Space travelling monkeys on display at Nasa press conference.
American rocket scientists launch a mouse called Wickie into space.
Commemorating the life of Blues singer Sophie Tucker
The singer Sophie Tucker performs in Hollywood Gardens in New York, United States of America.
Sophie Tucker sings 'Only The Right Man Can Do Me Wrong!' in nightclub - dupe of PT 27.
American space researchers catch a capsule from a satellite in a plane.
Smithsonian Institution in Washington presented with Space Capsule.
Dancing girls practising a high kicking routine in a rehearsal studio in Florida.
Farewell party for Cliff Richard before he goes on American tour.
Footage of large building in American city.
Statue of Sir Winston Churchill unveiled in Washington.
Sir Winston Churchill becomes honorary citizen of USA.
Congregation in the open where the J F Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts will be erected.
Models in swimwear pose for amateur photographers in California.
Various cigarette holders designed to simplify certain lifestyles
Shots of Shirley Temple aged 11 and present at a press conference & posing with her family.
Shirley Temple celebrates her 21st birthday with her husband and film workers.
Shirley Temple marries Sergeant John Agar.
New American jet plane 'Shooting Star' at trials.
United Nation Charter is signed in San Francisco.
JFK, presidential candidate, and wife, Jackie, get a warm welcome in Hyannis, Massachusetts.
Shots of McCarthy including him speaking.
Soldier George Jorgenson had a sex change in Denmark and returns home to the US.
American World War One hero Alvin York has finally passed away.
Material relating to newsreel story 'Washington - Preparations For Eisenhower Inauguration' 52/101.
Material relating to "World's First Atom Sub" - 54/9.
Former President Kennedy's brother, Senator Edward Kennedy injured in air crash.
Material relating to newsreel story "US Space Setback" - 65/88.
Material relating to newsreel story "US Space Setback" - 65/88.
Material relating to newsreel story "US Space Setback" - 65/88.
Material relating to the Newsreel story "USA Flying Boat" 56/57.
Material relating to the Newsreel story "Submarine "Nautilus" visits New York" 56/41
Material relating to newsreel story "Target Nevada" - 53/21.
Material relating to newsreel story "Target Nevada" - 53/21.
Material relating to the Newsreel story "The Power of the Atom" 56/44.
Material relating to newsreel story "Their Last Countdown" - 67/10.
Material related to newsreel story "This Man Kennedy" - 60/92.
Material relating to newsreel story TV FROM SPACE - 62/57.
Material relating to newsreel story 'U.S. Marines in Atom Test' - 52/40
Material relating to newsreel story "Robert Kennedy Assassinated" - 68/47.
Material relating to newsreel story "Robert Kennedy Funeral" - 68/48.
Material relating to newsreel story "Rocket Fails" - 61/35.
Material relating to the newsreel story "She's there - Grace Kelly (aka Grace Kelly Arrives at Monaco)" - 56/31.
Material relating to newsreel story 'President Eisenhower' 52/91.
Material relating to newsreel story "Princess Goes to Washington" - 65/94.
Material related to newsreel story "Princess Grace Visits Home" - 56/75.
Material relating to newsreel story 'N. Y. Plane Crash' - 52/31
Material relating to newsreel story 'New York Plane Crash' - 52/31
Material relating to newsreel story JUMBO JET - 69/24.
Material relating to the Newsreel story "Marilyn Monroe a plan" 56/21
Material related to newsreel story "Ike Inauguration (aka Washington Hails Ike's 2nd Term)" - 57/9.
Material relating to newsreel story IKE MEETS K - 59/76.
Material relating to newsreel story "Here's Hope!" - 52/67.
Material relating to newsreel story "Astronauts Return" - 68/86.
Material relating to newsreel story "Atom Test For G.I.s" - 52/6
Material relating to newsreel story 'Big New York A-bomb Drill' - 52/32
Material relating to newsreel story 'Biggest Jet Bomber' - 52/41
Customs officers seize contraband whisky.
Prohibition era customs officers smash and illegal still.
Material relating to newsreel story - 'All Glass Skyscraper' - 52/30
Material relating to newsreel story 'America's Atom Gun' - 52/82.
Footage of the search for missing bomber.
Search for Thresher submarine fails to find missing submarine.
Kennedy declares fair open from desk, shot of cable cars rising above busy fair.
Search parties in aeroplanes hunt for clues of a missing aircraft with 9 passengers.
Various shots of girls training to be models in swimsuits on the beach
U.S. launch space rocket Saturn Five.
NASA Saturn Five rocket making its slow way from the assembly building to the launch pad.
Crowded control room, Saturn rocket lifts off, Johnson watches it on television.
Saturn rocket lift off at Cape Kennedy, Florida.
Successful launching of Saturn rocket in Florida, USA.
Astronaut Schirra and family meet Kennedy and he receives Astronaut's Wings in Pentagon.
Good footage of new Trans-Atlantic Clipper flying boat in San Francisco, United States of America.
DC 6 crashes into forest just before landing - 19 people killed
Images of San Francisco earthquake 1906.
Golden Gate bridge under construction, large wire mesh catches workers if they fall.
Death of Sam Rayburn Speaker of the House of US Congress for 20 years.
Valentino's funeral - Pola Negri and Douglas Fairbanks attend.
Tinted documentary on Prohibition in America.
Japanese and other foreigners are rounded up in America.
President Roosevelt unveils memorial to his early predecessor William Jefferson.
President Roosevelt wins the American Presidential elections and remains in White House.
President to-be Franklin D Roosevelt is driven through the streets of Washington - in the rain.
FDR signs the Lease and Lend Bill.
President Roosevelt is inaugurated for the third time.
President Franklin D Roosevelt speaks to the nation on the recent shipping losses in the Atlantic.
FDR makes speech on Armistice Day memorial service at Arlington Cemetery in Washington.
American President Roosevelt speaks to Congress about the world situation.
President Franklin Roosevelt speaks about America's willingness to fight for liberty.
Funeral of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Washington, America.
Good footage of President Roosevelt campaigning for re-election in New York.
Scenes from Franklin Roosevelt's speech in 1937.
Franklin Roosevelt takes his oath to become President of the USA.
Girl messengers in an American office wear roller skates to zip about the building.
Roosevelt's famous 'date which will live in infamy' speech declaring war on the Japanese.
American President calls for total mobilisation.
American rocket defences shown to public.
The Atlas rocket is blown up by controllers 30 seconds into launch. Florida in the USA.
Robert Kennedy is assassinated in Los Angeles. America (USA).
Lying in state and funeral of assassinated senator, Robert Kennedy - colour item.
Many fires are started during race riots in Detroit and Harlem. America (USA).
President Kennedy calls an urgent meeting to discuss this at his summer home in Hyannis Port.
Material showing the effects of over farming in the Dustbowl of America.
The end of prohibition leads to a boom in distilling and brewing in America.
Shots of Soviet Spy Rudolf Abel as he is arrested by American officials.
Chinese civil war communists advancing - Madame Chiang goes to US to ask for help.
Flyers return to Washington and a warm greeting by President Kennedy
Anniversary of first seaplane service from USA to Honolulu and Manila.
Cape Canaveral, Florida, prepares for the trip to the moon.
Ranger III satellite is prepared for moon attempt at Cape Canaveral.
Ranger III fired and misses moon, Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Fidel Castro attacks America for aggression during the Bay of Pigs invasion.
Radio controlled lawn mower demonstration. It chases the girl!
Beautiful lift-off shots of Ranger IV and Saturn rockets.
Elizabeth II lays wreath on tomb of unknown soldier, Arlington Cemetery, Washington DC.
Queen Elizabeth II visits Jamestown Festival Park, USA.
Queen Elizabeth II arrives in USA, she meets President Eisenhower at White House
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visit USA and meet President Eisenhower.
Plane with atom bomb inside crashes.
Testing new underwater Polaris missile at San Francisco.
A publicity stunt by Budweiser at the end of prohibition.
Whiskey producers try to get round Prohibition by exporting liquor to Europe.
Public launching of the Snark guided missile in Florida.
American people in New York march in support of the war against Vietnam
President Harry Truman arrives back in Washington after election campaign.
Good footage of President Roosevelt campaigning for re-election in New York.
President Eisenhower spends the weekend playing golf at his Gettysburg farmstead.
Story about American gangsters Pretty Boy Floyd and Baby Face Nelson.
President Kennedy gives his views on the Supreme courts decision banning prayers in schools.
President Lyndon B. Johnson takes inauguration oath.
President Franklin Roosevelt speaks of Churchill's visit to America and the US war effort.
US President Roosevelt takes second Oath of Allegiance in Washington.
President Franklin D Roosevelt is inaugurated for the 3rd time.
President Kennedy makes a short speech making a commitment to world peace as he signs.
US President stresses threat to world peace from Russian stance on Berlin crisis.
US President makes strong statement on "Soviet manufactured crisis over Berlin".
US President Kennedy watch underwater Polaris missile launched in Florida.
President addresses the nation in appeal for national strength
American President Nixon's inauguration in Washington D.C.
American newsreel item showing JFK performing official duties in Washington DC.
Memorial in Dallas and people line up to pay their respects at Kennedy's grave.
American President Johnson opens New York's World's Fair.
Working day of American President Lyndon Johnson in Washington D.C.
New US President Lyndon Johnson makes his first speech after assassination of Kennedy.
President Johnson's inauguration day parade in Washington
US President Johnson delivers his 'State of the Union' speech to the Congress.
US President Lyndon Johnson sighs Civil Rights Bill in Washington.
President Lyndon Baines Johnson speaks about Vietnam in 90th congress. Washington, USA.
America declares war on North Vietnam as response to sea attacks
First-ever object recovered from space opens the way to manned space flights for USA.
Ike urges for "open skies" + US ambassador finds listening device hidden in gift from Soviets.
Democratic convention wrap-up. Excellent footage throughout.
Kennedy's broadcast to the nation announces US blockade and calls for UN emergency meeting
President & Mrs Johnson visit the fair and he officiates a flag raising ceremony.
Dwight D Eisenhower wins the Presidential Election against Adlai Stevenson.
Eisenhower back at work (possibly after illness). USA.
President Eisenhower visits New York
NASA space centre, Cape Kennedy, and astronauts during preparation for launch of Apollo XI.
Good item showing run through and simulations before Apollo XI flight to moon. America.
Preparations and campaigning for US Elections
Trial of American spy pilot in Moscow and President Eisenhower's comment.
US Pilot Francis Powers goes on trial for espionage in Moscow. Eisenhower comments.
A new U.S. Navy plane which takes off vertically makes its maiden flight.
A Polaris A-3 Intercontinental ballistic missile is test fired from the US Sub 'Andrew Jackson'.
An item showing the wreckage of an aeroplane which crashed into a skyscraper in Manhattan.
Scenes of wreckage and damage as a plane crashes into a New York skyscraper.
An American airliner is hit by another plane and has to land in an emergency.
NASA push ahead with the race to the Moon with the launch of Pioneer Rocket from Florida.
General MacArthur and Paul McNutt make speeches at ceremony of Philippines Independence.
Enquiry into disaster of Perl Harbour attack starts in Washington.
Various shots covering the military career of American hero - General Pershing.
Wrecked ships of the US Fleet in the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
Good footage of city folk taking a ranch holiday in the American West.
First intake for President Kennedy's newly-created 'Peace Corps' assemble for training.
Lost nuclear submarine Thresher found - deep see diving craft Trieste used in search.
Good footage of Pan Am planes under construction, and passengers on board during flights.
Various high ranking officials sign the "outer space treaty".
Futuristic house in Beverley Hills in California, United States of America.
Various shots of the P-80 Lockheed Shooting Star achieving the world air speed record for the USA.
Monkey who survived space flight is given medal by ASPCA president, W. Rockefeller.
Material showing exterior of United Nations Building in New York.
America remembers President Kennedy one year after his death. Some excellent shots.
Retrospective look at the history of space travel. c. 1969
Retrospective look at the history of space travel. c. 1969
Retrospective look at the history of space travel. c. 1969
Chief Prosecutor Jackson interrogates Hermann Goering at the Nuremberg Trials.
Nixon announces that he will stand for Governor of California in 1962 but not for President.
President Nixon outlines new initiate for peace in Indochina through negotiation and cease-fire
American Vice President and Presidential candidate Nixon sees stands from many countries.
Footage of the signing of the non-proliferation treaty.
Lovely item about the latest fashions in nightwear and underwear - a little saucy!
Very good item showing Richard Nixon and John F Kennedy on TV and campaign trails.
News review of 1960 with world news incl. Verwoerd, Khruschev, Lumumba & Kennedy.
Many die when Florida bound airliner crashes just outside La Guardia Airport.
Gas explosion in New York & unsuccessful launching of America's first satellite.
Flood across America & Pan Am building in New York opened.
American President Roosevelt signs the act to end prohibition.
Nautilus, the world's first atomic submarine makes its maiden voyage.
An item about the World's Fair in New York which represented the traditions and culture of various countries.
Finishing touches are put to the American exhibit at the World's Fair - a model of a future city.
Footage of the New York's World's Fair being opened by President Roosevelt in the United States of America.
Footage of the empty street of New York City during air raid drill. United States of America.
An exercise by the New York ARP demonstrates their readiness for an Atomic attack.
Footage of New York's new airport in the United States of America.
Aerial footage of the buildings of the New York's World Fair, in the United States of America.
Item showing new United Nations Organisation building being constructed. New York.
First traffic rolls along New York's huge suspension bridge
The George Washington Bridge between New York and New Jersey is opened.
A look around the new United Nations building in New York, America.
Pan Am Clipper seaplane takes off from New York - good speech by Mayor La Guardia.
First films of the new site for an American Air Force Academy.
A V2 rocket camera takes pictures of the Earth.
A-11 taking off, in the air and landing.
Opening of the new Lincoln Tunnel under the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey.
New space capsules are put on show by the Americans, including a space station and shuttle.
New F-89 Jet plane firing missile rockets - demonstration by US Air Force.
Some Sxties-style hotel decor seen at the opening ceremony of this luxury hotel.
American pilot Howard Hughes with his plane after the fastest trans-American flight.
Opening of the Chesapeake Bay bridge tunnel in Virginia.
US Navy tests out launching catapult for aircraft carriers.
Amelia Earhart lands after her record breaking flight across America.
Douglas C-133A, cameraman on car rooves, plane taking off.
New American air transformer 'The Guppy', the world's largest cargo plane shown.
A new jet - an early Airforce One - will be used to fly President Eisenhower around.
New airliner the DC-7C has maiden flight in Santa Monica, California. America.
Kennedy & Eisenhower open airport next to bust of Dulles, mobile lounge in operation.
A new four motor aeroplane has its test flight in Santa Monica, America. (USA).
Gemini 8 crew lands safely at sea after near disaster in space.
American family life in poor shack area of Georgia
Living conditions in black neighbourhood of Sparta
Black Americans train to be fighter pilots in Michigan.
Two contrasting stories reflecting on life in American south. Good quality
Account of atom bomb drill in three major American cities.
Eisenhower makes speech on 10th anniversary of NATO.
Various shots of US nuclear-powered submarine getting a great welcome on its arrival in New York's Upper Bay, passing the Statue of Liberty and sailing under the Brooklyn Bridge.
"Nautilus" crew marching up Broadway, with ticker-tape flowing down.
Astronaut John Glenn meets his family after his orbital flight & is honoured by Congress.
President Coolidge at the monument to the Confederate dead from the American Civil War.
Shots of Mohammed Ali in gym preparing for Frazier fight
Seaplane taking off, in flight and landing.
Good footage of the Trump Building nearing completion, New York, United States of Building.
The Airship mast on the Empire State Building nears completion, New York, United States of America.
Hugo Eckener and Al Smith plan to moor airships on the top of the Empire State Building.
Giant search lights are mounted on the Empire State Building.
Good views of Manhattan island as seen from Hudson River and sea.
Aerial and travel shots of New York skyscrapers.
Various good views around New York.