| SAN FRANCISCO FAIR OPENED The opening of Treasure Island in San Francisco in the United States of America. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 6394 | |
| Catalog #: | 54089 | |
| Clip Number: | 54089-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 39/19 | |
| Timecode: | 01:33:38 - 01:35:39 | |
| Location: | San Francisco | |
| Year Shot: | 1939 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EXHIBITIONS: World's Fairs LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California, San Francisco PERSONALITIES: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (FDR) | |
| Description: | San Francisco Fair Treasure Island, San Francisco Bay, California, United States of America. L/S's of Governor Olsen turning a large key to symbolize the opening the of the golden gates of the giant theme park. L/S's of the man made fantasy island, which includes many L/S's of fantastic building and of the statue Pacifica. L/S's of fairground rides. M/S of two women eating ice cream. L/S of the Tower of the Sun. M/S's of President Roosevelt making a speech to the 100,000 visitors which he talks of the his good neighbor policy and the need for peace in the western world. FDR: "Many times in the elaboration of what I call the Good Neighbor policy, I have stressed the point that the maintenance of peace in the Western Hemisphere must be the first concern of all Americans. For nothing is more true than we here in the New World carry the hopes of millions of human beings in other less fortunate lands. By setting an example of international solidarity, co-operation, mutual trust and joint helpfulness, we may keep faith alive in the heart of anxious and troubled humanity and at the same time, lift democracy high above the ugly truculence of autocracy." L/S's of President Franklin D Roosevelt leaving for Key West to view fleet maneuvers. | |
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