| WORLD'S LONGEST BRIDGE The world's longest bridge, 4 1/2 miles long, is opened with lavish parade in Newport News, Virginia. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5398 |
| Catalog #: | 101218 | |
| Clip Number: | 101218-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1561 | |
| Timecode: | 01:17:07 - 01:18:28 | |
| Location: | Newport News, Virginia | |
| Year Shot: | 1928 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Dedications ENGINEERING: Bridges, Misc LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Virginia PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Misc | |
| Description: | World's longest bridge, 4 1/2 miles long, spanning famous James River, opened with imposing historical parade! Newport News, Virginia. America (USA, U.S.A.) L/S of the bridge, various shots taken from an aeroplane. L/S of members of the Armed Forces marching along in a parade watched by crowds. Guards in plumed helmets follow. Various floats drive over the bridge, one is shaped like a pirate ship, another covered in grass, and one depicts the war of independence. | |
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