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This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.

FORD DAY AT THE WORLD'S FAIR Part 1

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Panorama of New York World’s Fair [6/16/40] - Ford Pavilion - police escorted motorcade of Ford and Fair officials, and 28 Millionth Ford automobile on Ford Day - car on platform at pavilion, spectators, group standing beside car including Edsel Ford and driver of car - Edsel Ford speaking, five oldest Ford dealers in the U.S. on stand - New World Ensemble playing on stage - pavilion interior, cars, displays, etc. - U.S. Steel Pavilion - Westinghouse Pavilion - parachute jump - flags - Ford Pavilion and cars, sphere and obelisk in background - view of factory. “The End.” [1940]

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Collection

Ford Motor Company Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects

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Date
1940-06-16
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2:43