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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 (UE64051)
U.S. AMBASSADOR TO SOUTH VIETNAM HENRY CABOT LODGE RESIGNS
U.S. Ambassador to South Vietnam, Henry Cabot Lodge, is resigning to devote his efforts to the coming Republican presidential campaign. Army Chief of Staff, Maxwell D. Taylor, is succeeding the envoy and General Taylor, will be succeeded by General Earle G. Wheeler.
President Johnson’s appointment of General Taylor emphasizes again this country’s resolve to protect the freedom of Southeast Asia and the President promises that we will continue aid.
EXHIBIT 'ATOMSVILLE, USA' A HIT WITH KIDS AT NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR
It can be estimated that half of the admissions to the New York World’s Fair will be children – so why not an exhibit for them alone. It’s Atomsville, USA, and only children are admitted to operate nuclear displays. The lost children’s bureau is also a busy place as fifty parents a day become mislaid.
LEMANS GRAND PRIX IN FRANCE
More than 250,000 people at the 24-hour, 3,000-mile test in France have a carnival complete with sideshows to divert them during the dull portions of the race. Others nap or even play golf as they await the finish. Two amateurs are first over the line.
JAPAN READY TO HOST OLYMPIC GAMES
As host nation for the first Olympic games to be held in Asia, Japan has built stadium complexes fed by new roads and rail facilities. It’s the most elaborate setup ever erected for the International competitions.
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| keywords: u.s. ambassador to south vietnam henry cabot lodge, atomsville usa, lemans grand prix, japan olympic games |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64052)
FORMER U.S. AMBASSADOR TO SOUTH VIETNAM HENRY CABOT LODGE BACK IN WASHINGTON
U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, Henry Cabot Lodge, returns to Washington and ends his duties after ten months in that strife-torn Southeast Asian Nation. He has some straight-forward comments on both Vietnam and his own political position.
SENATOR BARRY GOLDWATER ATTENDS DAUGHTER'S WEDDING
The Republican front-runner does forget for the moment as his daughter, Margaret Ann, is married in Phoenix.
PRESDIENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON'S DAUGHTER CHRISTENS NEW TROOP TRANSPORT SHIP
President Johnson’s daughter lynda presides at the christening of a troop transport at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and is a smashing success.
ATTORNEY GENERAL ROBERT KENNEDY VISITS BERLIN TO HONOR FALLEN BROTHER
Just a year to the day after President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Berlin, his brother, the Attorney General, helps dedicate a plaque to his memory in the renamed John F. Kennedy Platz in Berlin.
WEEKLONG CELEBRATION FOR CANADIANS
A blazing fireworks display winds up a week-long tribute to St. Jean Baptiste, Patron Saint of French-Canadians. |
| keywords: henry cabot lodge, senator barry goldwater, attorney general robert kennedy, st. jean baptiste |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64055)
THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION BEGINS IN SAN FRANCISCO
The eyes of the nation are on San Francisco as the Republican Party convenes to nominate their choice for President. 1,309 delegates gather to choose the man who will oppose Lyndon B. Johnson.
Early arrivals include Governor Nelson Rockefeller, an unsuccessful candidate, as well as Henry Cabot Lodge, Governor William Scranton, Governor George Romney and they man the sought to defeat, Senator Barry Goldwater. All is in readiness and history will be made at the Cow Palace in one of the most crucial conventions in Republican annals.
BASEBALL ALL STAR GAME SHEA STADIUM IN NEW YORK
The skis are smiling on the crowd and on the National League as they take the field at New York’s Shea Stadium in the 35th All-Star game with the American League. With the series standing at AL 17 and NL 16, with one tie, the Nationals go on to win this one in a 9th inning cliff-hanger.
With the score tied, two out and two men on, Johnny Callison steps into the first pitch and that’s all brother! The score cards show a 7 to 4 victory for the National League and a million thrills. |
| keywords: san francisco republican national convention, barry goldwater, shea stadium |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64056)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GOP CONVENTION IN SAN FRANCISCO
Senator Barry Goldwater takes a walk through San Francisco and he appears heading for the Republican nomination on the first ballot. He appears confident as he addresses the Platform Committee and calls for a tougher stand with the Red bloc and less government at home.
Fighting a rear-guard action to the end are the forces of Governor William Scranton. On the eve of the Convention, 40,000 Civil Rights demonstrators mass in protest against Goldwater. Gov. Mark O. Hatfield of Oregon gives us the highlights of his keynote address.
GERMAN DESIGNERS SHOW OFF FALL HAT FASHIONS
Designers in Germany unveil their fall hats, though summer has barely made its debut. They call for simplicity in milady’s headgear and that’s news in itself.
FILM DIRECTOR AND PHILANTHROPIST PRESENT L.A. ZOO WITH TWO ALBINO KANGAROOS
The famed director, Alfred Hitchcock, joins with his friend, Australian philanthropist, Sir Edward Hallstrom, to present two rare albino kangaroos to the Los Angeles Zoo. Mr. Hitchcock has a new hit 'Marnie' on his hands, maybe that’s why the kangaroos jump for joy.
WATER SKIING ANTICS ON THE MOSELLE RIVER IN GERMANY
There is water skiing and there’s the version they stage on Germany’s Moselle River. In 20-second runs, the contestants go through all sorts of stunts behind their speeding tow- boats. We must report no one was hurt, none of these daring young men on the flying trick skills.
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| keywords: san francisco republican national convention, fall hat fashions, director alfred hitchcock, water skiing, kangaroo |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64057)
REPUBLICANS NOMINATE BARRY GOLDWATER
Highlights of the Republican Convention that nominated Barry Goldwater catches all of the excitement and tension of the down to the wire battle between the Senator from Arizona and Governor William Scranton of Pennsylvania. The Arizona leader of the Conservative wing clinches the nomination on the first ballot as South Carolina casts its 16 ballots and puts Mr. Goldwater over the top.
Other candidates are placed in nomination, including the first Asiatic and Senator Margaret Chase Smith. Governor William Scranton, who fought a losing rear-guard action, makes a plea for unity as Mr. Goldwater picks William Miller of New York as his Vice-Presidential Running Mate.
SAILING SHIPS FROM THE PAST RENDEZVOUS IN NEW YORK HARBOR
Like ghost ships out of the past, a flotilla of square-riggers rendezvous in New York Harbor. It’s a proud fleet that gathers to recall the days of wooden ships and iron men. Nine countries are represented by eleven ships, eight of which raced across the Atlantic. The New York skyline provides a modern backdrop for the graceful beauty that is ageless. May these proud ships never want for a quartering wind.
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| Keywords: san francisco republican national convention, sailing ships, square riggers, wooden ships |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64058)
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA HOLD THEIR 6TH NATIONAL JAMBOREE
A shrine in American history, Valley Forge, is the scene of one of the largest gatherings of its kind ever assembled. Here, where George Washington and his troops spent a bitter winter during the American Revolution, 52,000 Boy Scouts held their Sixth National Jamboree. There are Scouts from 50 states and 41 foreign countries in this fellowship that is unique.
THE RACE FOR PRESDIENT IS STARTING
Crowds at Phoenix greet Barry Goldwater as the Senator from Arizona returns from San Francisco as the Republican nominee for President. His stay is brief before he returns to Washington to take up his duties as Congress reconvenes.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the LBJ ranch, that is, President Lyndon B. Johnson has a brief weekend of relaxation. He will be nominated by the Democratic convention in Atlantic City and then the campaign for the Presidency will be on.
ONE MILLION POUNDS OF TNT EXPLODED TO TEST EFFECTS
Scientific teams from the United States, Britain and Canada undertake a joint experiment to determine the best defenses against multi-ton non-atomic blasts. At the Suffield Experimental Station near Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, they explode 1,000,000 pounds of TNT with wired dummies and materials spotted around the site for study.
GOLFER BOBBY NICHOLS WINS PGA GOLF TITLE
A comparative unknown, Bobby Nichols, takes the lead in the Professional Golfers’ Association championship right in the first round. Nichols edges out both Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus who tie for second. His play in the PGA sets a new record for that tournament. |
| keywords: boy scouts of america national jamboree, presidential race, pga tournament, golf, golfing, golfer bobby nichols |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE64059)
OAS MEETS TO CONSIDER SANCTIONS AGAINST CUBA
The Organization of American States meets at the Pan American Union in Washington, to consider sanctions against Cuba. The meeting was called at the request of Venezuela, a major target of Castro terrorists. 8,000 Cuban exiles march outside, while the meeting goes on and a few hundred mix with the police when they attempt to march to the meeting hall.
THE FEZ TOPPED MERRYMAKERS SHRINERS INVADE NEW YORK CITY
With a whoop and a holler, those Fez topped merrymakers, The Shriners, conquer New York. The natives love it and turn out by the thousands to watch a 7-hour parade down Fifth Avenue. The Shriners have built 17 hospitals for children and this year, they have raised $15,000,000 for their support.
24 HOUR BYCYCLE RACE IN SPAIN
45 teams start in a day and night race and it’s a thriller around the clock. The British take a commanding lead during the night, but the Italians catch up at dawn and continue on to win.
NEW LAND SPEED RECORD SET IN AUSTRALIA
The fastest man on wheels sets a new world’s record, Donald Campbell sends his 'Bluebird' over the sands of Lake Eyre in Australia at a speed of 403 mph. This is 360 mph faster than the speed record once held by his late father, Sir Malcolm Campbell. |
| keywords: oas, organization of american states, cuba, the shriners, land speed record, donald campbell, jet car 'bluebird' |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1964 (UE640060)
DUKE OF EDINBURGH DEDICATES NEW SPORTS CENTER IN ENGLAND
A posh new sports center is dedicated near London by the Duke of Edinburgh, – no mean athlete himself, though his arm is in a sling, from a fall from a polo pony. Built at a cost of $8,000,000, the National Recreation Center will offer facilities for everything from archery to football.
THE ROYAL MARINES OF ENGLAND MARK THEIR 300TH ANNIVERSARY
Meanwhile, the Queen has some guests in at Buckingham Palace. The Royal Marines are celebrating their 300th Anniversary and the Duke gets home in time to join with Her Majesty in marking the occasion. Known as “Her Majesty’s Jollies”, the Royal Marines have boasted with pride that they are 'first in, last out'. Friends and relatives look on as the 300th Anniversary Parade passes in review.
U.S. TRIUMPHS IN TRACK AND FIELD MEET
The United States is host to athletes from the Soviet Union as the two countries meet at Track and Field for their sixth annual sports spectacle. In this short period, the games have taken on all of the glamour of the Olympics and 55,000 spectators see the U.S. win by a record score: 187 to 156.
Among the thrilling events are two world records: In the pole vault, Fred Hansen goes 17 feet, 4 inches to better his old mark; in the shot put, Dallas Long comes through with four prodigious tosses and sets a new world record, a fantastic 67 feet, 10 inches. |
| keywords: duke of edinburg, english royal marines, track and field |
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