SM-65 ATLAS MISSILE PRESENTATION, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Reel 1 · Part 4

Description

Summary: Coverage of the SM-65B Atlas which was given to the Smithsonian Institution by the USAF and the dedication ceremonies. Included are scenes of Atlas being transported through Washington DC to the Smithsonian Institution Air Museium by motor convoy and the USAF band and speakers. (Shot list to follow.) Reel 1: 1) USAF band playing at the dedication ceremony. 2) Color guard marching to base of Atlas missile. 3) Scenes of USAF Chief of Staff, Gen. Thomas D. White; USAF Comptroller Lt. Gen. Eckert; Headquarters Commander, Maj. Gen. Brook Allen; Chief, USAF Information Services, Maj. Gen. Leman and Secretary of AF Dudley Sharp. 4) Scenes of Smithsonian Curator, Mr. L.C. Carmichael, Mr. Sharp and Mrs. Robert H. Goddard speaking. 5) Congressman Overton Brooks of Louisiana presenting medal to Mrs. Goddard in recognition of her late husband's early achievements in rocketry. 6) Sen. Clinton Anderson of New Mexico speaking. 7) Photographs of Dr. Robert H. Goddard, US rocket pioneer, in the Smithsonian. 8) Scenes of SM-65B Atlas and Dr. Goddard's original rockets and equipment on display. 9) Scenes of Congressman Brooks and Mrs. Goddard speaking. Reel 2: 1) Shows truck trailer carrying SM-65B Atlas in motor convoy into and through Washington and up to the Smithsonian Institution. Good (Basic: Orig color)

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities