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Newsreels: 1964 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1964 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1964. Our Public Domain Stock Footage newsreels cover every major world event, the not so major events, strides in technology, the lives of public figures, fads and trends. Newsreels 1964 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1964. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64031)
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE AND TUNNEL OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Yes, Virginia, there is a bay bridge. The dream of many generations of Virginians comes true as the great Chesapeake Bay Bridge and tunnel complex is dedicated. The 18-mile crossing has four man-made islands connected by tunnels, trestles, causeway and two high-level steel bridges. It is the last link in the Eastern Coastal Highway.
ACTOR SIDNEY POITIER WINS OSCAR FOR BEST ACTOR AT ACADEMY AWARDS
For the 36th time, the world’s amusement capital honors the year’s top artists for achievement with the awarding of the coveted Oscars. Actory Gregory Peck presents the award for Best Actress, won by Patricia Neal. Best Picture is 'Tom Jones'. Sidney Poitier is the first Black to win Best Actor Award.
DUTCH ROYALTY VISIT MEXICO
Queeen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands arrive in Mexico for a state visit. They are received with wild acclaim. Their daughter Princess Beatrix accompanies them. Daughter Irene, who is to marry a Spanish Prince did not make the trip with them.
SHEA STADIUM IN NEW YORK IS DEDICATED
Shea Stadium in Flushing Meadow, New York, is dedicated with fanfare. Shea Stadium is the home of the New York Mets. William A. Shea, after whom the Stadium is named gave a two-bottle salute. Two bottles labeled Champagne but filled with water. One contained water from the Harlem River, the other from Gowanus Canal.
The Band broke out with 'Take Me Out To The Ball Game' to set the right mood. New York's Shea Stadium is the last word in appointments. It even has escalators! Football’s cinderella team The New York Jets will call Shea home as well.
CROSS COUNTRY BYCYCLE RACE IN EUROPE
In Europe, a couple hundred dedicated bicyclists to take off on a cross-country race that is both back-breaking and heart-breaking.
MOTORCYCLE RACING IN SPAIN
And, in Spain, they go all out in a hill and dale motorcycle race. Take your choice but only the hale and hearty can compete.
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| keywords: chesapeake bay bridge, actor sidney poitier, academy awards, oscar award, shea stadium, cross country cycling |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64032)
BASEBALL NEW YORK METS TRY OUT THEIR NEW BALLPARK SHEA STADIUM
Curtain goes up on a new attraction in New York. Sea Stadium. New home of Casey Stengel’s New York Mets. 50,000 fans see the season’s opener. It turns out to be woeful watching as the Mets lose to Pittsburgh with a score of 4 to 3.
VOLCANO MOUNT ETNA ERUPTS IN SICILY
Europe’s highest active volcano asserts itself once more. Mt. Etna, in Sicily, is shaken by violent explosions that hurl tons of rock and lava in the worst eruption of Etna in 50 years.
WOMAN PILOT CIRCLES THE GLOBE
Mrs. Jerrie Mock is back in Columbus, Ohio ready to rest on some fancy records she rolled up circling the earth in 29 days. Flying more than 22,000 miles. The housewife, a bit tired but happy, is greeted wildly upon her return.
A SYMPHONY OF A DIFFERENT SORT IN PARIS, FRANCE
In Paris, they uncork (the word is used advisedly) the 'Music of the Future'. A Symphony of steel sheets and glass tubes! This combo is strange enough to set music back to the days of the caveman.
AUSTRALIA DEMONSTRATES A ONE MAN JET PACK
Australia is getting into the act---we mean the rocket race. On a one-man scale. At Sydney they display the down-under version of the troop-carrying solo rocket. In 17 seconds it carries a pilot 120 yards!
TRAVEL EASY FASHIONS MEAN STRETCH FABRICS
Thinking of taking off for Europe or South America??? Take a leaf from the travel plans of these gals. The pack the new stretch fabrics that help them get through schedules without a worry or a wrinkle. Nothing but miles of smiles ahead.
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| keywords: baseball, shea stadium, new york mets, volcano, mount etna, jet pack, fashion show |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64033)
THE NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR IS OPEN!
Are you ready? It’s here! The long-awaited New York World’s Fair, which took four years to create, opens it’s doors to the first of 70,000,000 expected visitors.
Dominated by the Fair’s symbol, the 'Unisphere' (which means Peace through understanding) the billion-dollar-baby of Robert Moses covers 646 acres. You’ll stumble across all sorts of staggering statistics as you travel the 40 miles of walkways that wind through this City of Enchantment lined with 139 Pavilions. Five crystal-clear fountains oscillate 10million gallons of water through 5,000 nozzles – illuminated by 2.5 million watts. There are enough telephones at the Fair for a city of 200.000. (See what we mean by staggering statistics?)
Opening day is marred by rain. President Lyndon B. Johnson makes the opening speech. Approximately 100,000 spartan souls braved the soggy weather for their first glimpse of what some say is 'the experience of a lifetime'.
From the air, from the ground, here are some highlights of the World’s Fair theme of which is worth repeating 'Peace through understanding'.
For the historically minded: America’s first Fair was held in New York in 1853. |
| keywords: new york world's fair, unisphere, president lyndon b. johnson |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64035)
LITERARY WORLD CELEBRATES 400TH BIRTHDAY OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
No need for full-blooded ballyhoo when it comes to Shakespeare, it is a name that speaks for itself.
All around the world the 400th birthday Anniversary of William Shakespeare is being honored. The actual date: April 26. But the celebrations will continue for months. Dignitaries from 115 nations gather in Stratford-on-Avon to pay homage to the Bard, whether he is known as William, Billy or Will, Shakespeare remains one of the greatest names in literature.
DOG PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT IN WARSAW, POLAND
The canine crowd make no bones about their likes and dislikes at a preview exhibition of dog pictures in Warsaw, Poland. They couldn’t recognize a Goya but they know what’s new in the world of doggy art.
BRITISH DESIGNERS SHOW OFF SUMMER HAT FASHIONS
Sloshily bad weather in Britain, but that does not let them stop this unveiling hat fashions for summer time. They are beautiful. If only the weather harmonized.
LION HAS ACTOR TONY RANDALL OVER FOR LUNCH
Hollywood actor Tony Randall has just completed a new film called 'Send Me No Flowers', but they send him a dandy-lion of an animal just the same. He’s 'Fluffy', a 500-pound lion who lunches with Tony as he (the lion, natch!) seeks to shed weight for his appearance in a new film with Mr. Randall.
TRY OUTS FOR NATION'S TOP EQUESTRIAN RIDERS IN BRITAIN
At Badminton, England the Queen Mother attends the try-outs as the nation’s top riders and best mounts compete in this most noted meet in the equestrian world.
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| keywords: william shakespeare, dog photography exhibit, hat fashion show, 'fluffy' the lion, actor tony randall |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64036)
NAVY HAS 'VISITORS DAY' ON THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER 'FORRESTAL'
With an assist from sunny skies, the crowds come – 40,000 strong, to get a look at the mighty aircraft carrier The Forrestal. Kids, with parents in tow, were out by the thousands to view the Navy. The carrier is as long as a 25-story building is high and carries a crew of 4,200 men. Something to see! Something to be proud of.
CITIZENS OF WEST BERLIN, GERMANY RALLY FOR PEACE
Contrasting May Day celebrations in Moscow and East Germany – West Berliners gather just half-mile from the Wall of Shame to rally for peace. Chancellor Ludwig Erhard calls for friendly relations with all countries.
PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER IS THE NEW QUEEN OF THE APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Who outshines who at the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival. Queen Luci Baines Johnson or her no-so-hidden-persuader father, President Lyndon B. Johnson who attends.
EMPEROR MICHINOMIYA HIROHITO OF JAPAN CELEBRATES HIS 63RD BIRTHDAY
In Japan, Emperor Hirohito celebrates his 63rd birthday.
QUEEN JULIANA OF THE NETHERLANDS CELEBRATES HER 55TH BIRTHDAY
while in The Netherlands, Queen Juliana, greets her 55th year.
NEW TRACK RECORD SET AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY
Biggest crowd in the history of Churchill Downs sees Bill Hartack ride the racehorse 'Northern Dancer' to victory in two minutes flat to set a new record for the track. 'Northern Dancer' made no mistakes; ditto Hartack. Winner of the 90th Derby is Canadian bred, owned by Canadian tycoon, E. P. Taylor, and trained by Horatio Luro. |
| keywords: aircraft carrier 'forrestal', first daughter luci baines johnson, emperor michinomiya hirohito, queen juliana |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64037)
PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON HOTS 'FAMILY PRESS DAY' AT THE WHITE HOUSE
On the South Lawn of the White House, in a picnic setting, pink lemonade, can-striped tents, animal crackers and the presence of two famous one-year old Beagles, President Lyndon B. Johnson held a Family Day Press Conference for wives and children of reporters.
The President again 'ear mark' Him and Her just to prove that it causes them no pain. Another howlng success and some of the brouhaha should boil down as LBJ announces that he has accepted lifetime membership in Vandenberg Human Society. (That’s in Evansville, Indiana)
HYDOFOIL PASSENGER SERVICE IN FRANCE
A new super-speed passenger service goes into operation between the Channel Island and French ports. A Hydrofoil craft that could revolutionize sea transport across the Channel. They carry 140 passengers at 45 m.p.h.
LITTLE IMMIGRANT BECOMES A CITIZEN AND GETS A NEW KENNEDY SAVINGS BOND
A two-month drive to increase Savings Bonds opens in Washington, D.C. Little Francesco Edoardo Sergi becomes a naturalized citizen and he is presented a new Bond, the $75.00 one that bears the picture of the late President John F. Kennedy.
YESTERDAY'S BIG STORY:
THE SINKING OF THE THE ITALIAN LUXURY LINER 'ANDREA DORIA'
July 26, 1956, the queen of the sea, Italian Liner 'Andrea Doria' struck by the Swedish liner 'Stockholm' sinks. An even greater tragedy is averted when many ships in the Nantucket Island area raced to the rescue. Fifty persons of 2,700 perish. |
| Keywords: president lyndon b. johnson, dydrofoil boat, kennedy savings bond, italian luxury liner 'andrea doria' |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64038)
PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON AT THE NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR
Man on the move, President Lyndon B. Johnson has a busy day in New York. At the World’s Fair, words of praise and progress punctuate his addresses to conventioneers of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers and the dedication of the Venezuelan Pavilion.
FORMER PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN CELEBRATES HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY
In Washington, at the National Press Club, Harry S. Truman sounds off on his 80th birthday. No, indeed, they’re not mild about Harry; They’re Just Wild about him!
FBI CHIEF J. EDGAR HOOVER ON THE JOB FOR 40 YEARS
F.B.I. Chief observes his 40th Anniversary as the Nation’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer. He receives a bronze bust of himself as one of the many tributes paid to him on the occasion. He is 70 and at the request of President Lyndon B. Johnson, will continue to head the F.B.I.
TORNADO RIPS THROUGH SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, 12 PERISH
12 persons perish – 50 others are injured as a tornado rips through Southeast Michigan – some 20 miles north of Detroit. 200 homes are destroyed and several hundred others badly damaged.
ASWAN DAM PROJECT IN EGYPT ON SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION
The mighty Aswan Dam in Egypt is being completed on schedule as laborers work around the clock in order to finish the job. Due for completion in 1970 it will span the River Nile for a distance of 2 miles. Russia is supervising the job. United States and Britain refused request from Egypt for loan toward the project.
WHITE WATER KAYAKING IN EUROPE
Spring starts the white-water Kayaks Racing in Europe. In the Eifel Mountain region; this race is run down a slick slalom course, plenty of chills and spills and thrills.
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| keywords: new york world's fair, president lyndon b. johnson, former president harry s. truman, fbi chief j. edgar hoover |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64039)
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NATION MEMBERS OF NATO MEET IN HOLLAND
The 15 nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization hear Secretary of State Dean Rusk call for closer relationships on mutual problems. They then tackle the problem on the island of Cyprus and French President Charles DeGaulle’s insistance that French troops stay under French command.
SUPER PLANE OF TOMORROW, THE B-71 BOMBER IS UNVEILD
The B-71, a 2,000-mile-an-hour bomber that is expected to speed the production of a new super-sonic airliner, is unveiled for the first time.
TWO OF HOLLYWOOD'S FAVORITE STARS REUNITED FOR UPCOMING FILM
There’s a gala party for two favorite stars actress Barbara Stanwyck and actor Robert Taylor, who are being reunited in a new Hollywood chiller, 'The Night Walker'.
AVIATION PIONEER REVEALS HIS LATEST AIRCRAFT, THE 'IONOCRAFT'
Aviation pioneer, Major Alexander P. De Seversky, reveals his new 'Ionocraft', a flying platform that will perform many functions sixty miles above the earth.
KING HUSSEIN OF JORDAN VISITS VATICAN CITY
The King of Jordan is received officially by Pope Paul VI is still another milestone in the Vitican’s widening circle of consulting with all men of all faiths.
WOMAN PILOT COMPLETES SOLO FLIGHT AROUND THE WORLD
Miss Joan Merriam lands in California to complete a solo hop aroung the world in her six-year-old plane. It was a saga that Amelia Earhart attempted and was lost in the Pacific.
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| keywords: nato, b-79 supersonic bomber, actress barbara stanwyck, actor robert taylor, ioncraft, king hussein of jordan |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE640040)
WEST BERLIN MAYOR WILLY BRANDT VISITS U.S.
A favorite German, West Berlin’s Mayor Willy Brandt meets with President Lyndon B. Johnson in Washington. The Mayor receives assurances from the President that the United States will continue to uphold freedom’s cause in a Germany divided.
ITS BIRTHDAY 775 FOR FAMED SEAPORT, HAMBURG, GERMANY
It’s the 775th year for the famed seaport….which today is a bustling terminus. Since its founding in the 12th Century, Hamburg has been an important cog in the German machine.
TWO YEARS OF DROUGHT FINALLY ENDS FOR HONG KONG
Nearly two years of drought ends as the rains come to this crown colony bordering Red China. Enough rain, it is hoped, to save some of their crops.
RACEHORSE 'NORTHERN DANCER' WINS AGAIN
The Canadian cannonball colt who just won the Kentucky Derby gives repeat performance by winning the second jewel in horse racing’s Triple Crown, The Preakness by 2 lengths.
THIS YEAR'S INDIANAPOLIS 500 MIGHT BE THE FASTEST ONE YET
IThis year’s Memorial Day INDY 500 promises to be the fastest on record. 15 of the qualifiers beat the time of last year’s winners in the trials now going on. Closed-Circuit Television will carry this year’s race which will feature a number of rear-engine cars. |
| keywords: west berlin mayor willy brandt, seaport hamburg, germany, drought, hong kong, indianapolis 500, indy 500 |
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