| AEROJET GENERAL CORPORATION | AEROJET GENERAL CORPORATION | | Aerospace industry
Economic Conditions
Promotional films
Rockets (Aeronautics)
Space program
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AEROJET GENERAL CORPORATION
- Date
- 1964
- Description
- This film shows the Aerojet facility in Dade County, maker of solid fuel rocket engines and the fuel they use. Viewers see the opening ceremony of the facility with Governor Farris Bryant and FDC Chairman Wendell Jarrard. The film shows a Polaris at the end. Produced by FDC.
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| BICENTENNIAL CAPE KENNEDY | BICENTENNIAL CAPE KENNEDY | | Aerospace industry
Astronauts
Promotional films
Rockets (Aeronautics)
Space program
Space race
Tourism | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
BICENTENNIAL CAPE KENNEDY
- Date
- 1976
- Description
- This film gives a brief historical look at Cape Kennedy, " Florida's gateway to the final frontier." It shows a rocket launch, the visitors center and several space exploration vehicles. Produced by the Florida Development Commission and the Florida Bicentennial Commission.
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| FLORIDA FOR FUN AND PICTURES | FLORIDA FOR FUN AND PICTURES | | Amusement parks
Attractions
Automobile racing
Beaches
Boating
Promotional films
Recreation
Space program
Tourism
Wildlife | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FLORIDA FOR FUN AND PICTURES
- Date
- n.d.
- Description
- This film shows a steamboat replica on the Suwannee River, shell collecting on Sanibel Island, an Ormond Beach antique car, races at Daytona, and other scenes on a tour of Florida. Every now and then someone is seen taking movies or still photos. There is good NASA footage of activity at Cape Canaveral. At Cypress Gardens, the narrator gives exposure settings. It covers Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Ocala, St. Petersburg, Everglades, Homosassa Springs, Disney World, Parrot Jungle, Lion Country Safari, Citrus Tower, Truman Winter White House and Hemingway Home. The film shows gators, hippopotami, thoroughbred horses, tropical birds, flamingos and African animals. Viewers see airboat and shrimp boats. Produced by Eastman Kodak.
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| FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES | FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES | | Activists
Economic conditions
Governors-Florida
National Democratic Party
Politicians
Politics
Space program
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FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES
- Date
- 1965 (circa)
- Description
- This film includes still shots of Gov. Claude Kirk with his wife Erika giving speeches and talking with Gov. LeRoy Collins (silent). Gov. Reubin Askew introduces US Sen. Edmund Muskie, who has been invited to attend a Florida Cabinet session. He compares Florida's unique Cabinet system to the executive Cabinet system of Maine. He praises the new progressive Democratic leadership of the south (sound). Farris Bryant introduces first lady Ladybird Johnson, who speaks at Florida State University's Ruby Diamond auditorium. She comments on her "whistle-stop" tour of the south, education issues and Florida's role in the space program. There is additional footage including Luci Baines Johnson, who is pictured wearing an Indian headdress. Sen. Claude Pepper and Sen. George Smathers are also present. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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| FLORIDA ROCKET LAUNCH | FLORIDA ROCKET LAUNCH | | Aerospace industry
Rockets (Aeronautics)
Space program
Space race | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FLORIDA ROCKET LAUNCH
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- This film has footage of a missile launch conducted at night at Cape Kennedy. Produced by Telenews.
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| FLORIDA ROCKET LAUNCH | FLORIDA ROCKET LAUNCH | | Aerospace industry
Rockets (Aeronautics)
Space program
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FLORIDA ROCKET LAUNCH
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- This film has footage of a missile launch conducted during the day at Cape Kennedy. Produced by Telenews.
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| GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE | GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE | | Aerospace industry
Cold War
Governors-Florida
Politicians
Politics
Space program
Space race | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE
- Date
- 1964-05-28
- Description
- Gov. Bryant comments on giving assistance to Jacksonville Mayor Haydon Burns in the gubernatorial race, the invasion of US airspace by Cuban jets and Florida 's space industry. This film has several in-camera edits and some issues with contrast fluctuation. This footage also appears on DA109. Produced by the Florida Development Commission.
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| GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE | GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE | | Aerospace industry
Governors-Florida
Higher education
Politicians
Politics
Space program
Space race
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GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE
- Date
- 1964-12-05
- Description
- Gov. Bryant responds to press questions regarding such topics as the changing of Cape Canaveral's name to Cape Kennedy, opposition to federal aid for education, the Genesis Report, site selection for a new university in central Florida, the National Governors' Conference and liquor licenses in Polk County. There are several edits. Produced by the Florida Development Commission.
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| Senator George Smathers Reports - Russian Space Program | Senator George Smathers Reports - Russian Space Program | | Cold War
Politicians
Politics
Space program
Space race
United States-Foreign relations-Latin America
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Senator George Smathers Reports - Russian Space Program
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers comments on the establishment of a military government in the Dominican Republic. He explains his opposition to selling wheat to the Soviet Union. There is commentary on Russia's plan to put a man on the moon and America's determination to beat them to it. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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| Senator George Smathers Reports - Moon Race/ Foreign Aid | Senator George Smathers Reports - Moon Race/ Foreign Aid | | Cold War
Politicians
Politics
Space program
Space race
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Senator George Smathers Reports - Moon Race/ Foreign Aid
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- Sen. George Smathers responds to Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev's announcement that Russia is withdrawing from efforts to put a man on the moon. Smathers comments that America will continue working toward that goal. He also discusses a foreign aid bill. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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