| Nuclear Ship - NS Savannah | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1648 |
| Catalog #: | 355582 | |
| Clip Number: | 355582-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 031-041-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:02:08 - 00:02:46 | |
| Location: | Camden, New Jersey | |
| Year Shot: | 1958 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Misc. INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Atomic / Nuclear LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New Jersey TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Construction & Repair TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Launching/Christening | |
| Description: | At Camden, New Jersey, the main event of national maritime day is the laying of the keel for the first nuclear-powered ship SS Savannah. Mrs. Richard Nixon, wife of the Vice-President is present at ceremonies. USA Marine Honor Core. MS - Mrs. Richard Nixon (Pat). MS - A large crowd of people turned out to see the first Nuclear-Powered Ship. MCUS - Pat Nixon at the podium and then she signals for the first keel section to be laid in place. And it is being maneuvered by a huge crane. MCUS - Mrs. Nixon puts a plaque in place (NS Savannah) at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation. MS - Newspaper photographers. MS - News photographers taking pictures. MS - Pat Nixon standing and holding the Nuclear Ship's plaque, she raises her head, looks at the camera and smiles. | |
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