| Atom Sub: President Officiates At Keel Launch | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1575 |
| Catalog #: | 351994 | |
| Clip Number: | 351994-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 025-570-01 | |
| Timecode: | 07:54:04 - 07:54:55 | |
| Location: | Groton, Connecticut | |
| Year Shot: | 1952 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Dedications LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Connecticut PERSONALITIES: Truman, Harry TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Submarines | |
| Description: | Atom Sub: President Officiates At Keel Launch A new era in undersea warfare is launched, as Pres. Truman arrives for the keel-laying of a submarine to be powered by an atomic engine. The 'Nautilus' will speed with almost unlimited range on a few ounces of uranium. President Truman writes initials on plate with chalk - then shipyard worker, wearing welding mask. burns in the initials. | |
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