Atomic Bomb Test at Bikini Lagoon

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Universal City Studios gifted Universal Newsreel to the American people, put the newsreels into the public domain, and gave film materials to the National Archives in 1976. Surviving materials from the entire collection are available at the National Archives and Records Administration in College Park, Maryland.

(1) "The dramatic film history of the atom bomb test at Bikini! Pictures of the actual bomb drop! Blasted ships and the terrible destructive force of the world's fourth atom bomb! Universal Newsreel, in cooperation with the Army and Navy, presents the motion picture drama, 'Operation Crossroads.' This film record of the historical event shows in dramatic detail the various phases of the epochal experiment, from takeoff to the awful blast that destroyed or damaged more than half the ships in Bikini Lagoon."

scenes of Admiral William H. Blandy commanding Operation Crossroads at Bikini Lagoon, test animals put on ships, sheep is sheared, Secretary of Navy Forrestal speaks on deck of ship (sound distorted), crews leave, Bikini fleet ready, A-bomb loaded on B-29 Dave's Dream, plane takes off, bomb doors open, men put on protective goggles; (2) "The bomb's away! It's falling . . . " then explosion, "motion picture spectacle of all time" and another view of the explosion. (complete newsreel)

This movie is part of the collection: Universal Newsreels
Production Company: Universal Studios
Audio/Visual: sound, b&w
Creative Commons license: Public Domain

Suez Canal Seized By Egyptians VIDEO

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Nasser tells crowd he has seized Suez Canal, pictures of canal and Mideast (partial newsreel).

Universal Newsreel, produced from 1929 to 1967, was released twice a week. Each issue contained six or seven short stories, usually one to two minutes in length, covering world events, politics, sports, fashion.

Universal City Studios gifted Universal Newsreel to the American people, put the newsreels into the public domain, and gave film materials to the National Archives in 1976. Surviving materials from the entire collection are available at the National Archives and Records Administration in College Park, Maryland.

The Suez Crisis, also referred to as the Tripartite Aggression, was a war fought by Britain, France, and Israel against Egypt beginning on 29 October 1956.

The attack followed Egypt's decision of 26 July 1956 to nationalize the Suez Canal,

The events that brought the crisis to a head occurred in the spring and summer of 1956. On 16 May, Nasser officially recognised the People's Republic of China, a move that angered the U.S. and its secretary of state, John Foster Dulles, a keen sponsor of Taiwan. This move, coupled with the impression that the project was beyond Egypt's economic capabilities, caused Eisenhower to withdraw all American financial aid for the Aswan Dam project on 19 July.

Nasser's response was the nationalization of the Suez Canal. On 26 July, in a speech in Alexandria, Nasser gave a riposte to Dulles. During his speech he deliberately pronounced the name of Ferdinand de Lesseps, the builder of the canal, a code-word for Egyptian forces to seize control of the canal and implement its nationalization.

This movie is part of the collection: Universal Newsreels
Production Company: Universal Studios
Audio/Visual: sound, b&w
Creative Commons license: Public Domain
TEXT RESOURSE: Suez Crisis From Wikipedia

Hindenburg disaster Zeppelin Explodes Scores Dead 1937/05/10 (1937)

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"Lakehurst, NJ: Thirty-five persons die and scores of others are injured as the mighty dirigible explodes three hundred feet over the landing field at the end of her first voyage of the season from Europe. A terrific burst of flame engulfs the stern of the ship and spreads with the rapidity of lightning to the bow. The inferno of blazing hydrogen gas cremates all living beings in its path, as the twisted skeleton of the balloon settles quickly to the ground. Rescue crews brave death to save sixty-three persons, some of them horribly burned." scenes of Hindenburg burning with narration.

Universal City Studios gifted Universal Newsreel to the American people, put the newsreels into the public domain, and gave film materials to the National Archives in 1976. Surviving materials from the entire collection are available at the National Archives and Records Administration in College Park, Maryland.

This movie is part of the collection: Universal Newsreels
Production Company: Universal Studios
Audio/Visual: sound, b&w
Creative Commons license: Public Domain

Christmas Brings Joy To Everyone 1945/12/10 VIDEO

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(1) Christmas trees from state of Washington, shoppers in cities, children look at dolls and hobby horses, puppets, model trains, Santa Claus; (2) Gen. "Ike" New Chief of Staff - Ike speaks (3) Gen. Stilwell Gives DSC to Hero's Sister - Matsuta was Japanese-American (4) Archbishop Speaks For War Relief - Spellman speaks for donation of canned goods, 15,000 Catholic parishes in the nation will act as receiving stations (5) Aviation in the News - Mixmaster nonstop flight by Douglas bomber, Boeing tandem prop fighter plane for Navy to go 450 mph. (partial newsreel)

Universal-International Newsreel. In 1976, the films' owner, MCA, made the decision to turn over ownership of all of these newsreels to the National Archives. The decision effectively ended Universal's copyright claim, releasing the films into the public domain.

This movie is part of the collection: Universal Newsreels
Production Company: Universal Studios
Audio/Visual: sound, b&w
Creative Commons license: Public Domain

Anti-War Demonstation In New York City (1967) VIDEO

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Draft Card Burning Here. Antiwar demonstrators protest in New York City's Central Park and march to the United Nations building, October 21, 1967.

"President Johnson meanwhile let it be known that the FBI is closely watching all anti-war activity."

Universal-International Newsreel. In 1976, the films' owner, MCA, made the decision to turn over ownership of all of these newsreels to the National Archives. The decision effectively ended Universal's copyright claim, releasing the films into the public domain.

This movie is part of the collection: Stock Footage
Producer: Universal News
Audio/Visual: sound, black and white
Keywords: stock footage; standard 4:3; historic; 1967; peace demonstration; Vietnam War; draft card burning; FBI; students; peaceniks; King, Martin Luther (1929-1968)
Creative Commons license: Public Domain

Inaugural of John F. Kennedy Newsreel

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JFK in Oval Office, going to the inauguration, sitting with Ike in stand, LBJ sworn in as VP by Sam Rayburn, JFK sworn in by Chief Justice Warren, JFK speaks, lunch in the Capital, a procession to the White House riding in car, watching parade ended by replica of PT boat on float; night inaugural balls with Jackie (complete newsreel)

By Universal-International Newsreel In 1976, the films' owner, MCA, made the decision to turn over ownership of all of these newsreels to the National Archives. The decision effectively ended Universal's copyright claim, releasing the films into the public domain.

This movie is part of the collection: Universal Newsreels
Keywords: Inaugural, Inauguration,
Production Company: Universal Studios
Audio/Visual: sound, b&w
Creative Commons license: Public Domain