INTERNATIONAL LIFEBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP RACE - 1932 The International Life-Boat Championship competition in New York is cheered by thousands lining the shore as the crew of the SS Bergensfjord defeats ten other entries including rivals from the SS Von Steuben of the North German Lloyd. 1932 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
OHIO COAL MINE STRIKE TURNS DEADLY - 1932 Armed National Guard troops are dispatched to quell a coal mining strike turned deadly in Cadiz, Ohio. POV rider in a boxcar as it goes into the mine then cut to a funeral procession for those killed during the union vs non-union labor war. 1932 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
OLD BICYCLES REUNION - 1932 The original bicycle built for two, the big wheel bike and other old-fashioned models turn out for the 51st annual reunion of the Harlem Wheelman’s Association in New York Central Park. One gentleman shows off the various medals he has won over the years. 1932 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
TRACK & SWIM EVENTS - 1932 SUMMER OLYMPICS Winners of the 1932 Summer Olympics Games include the U.S. in men and women's 400 meter relay and Jean Shiley's high jump. Japan's Yasuji Miyazaki and Tatsugo Kawaishi win the 100 meter swim while U.S. Mickey Riley Galitzen takes first in diving and Helene Madison the women's 100 meter. The biggest surprise is Argentina's Juan Zabala who wins the marathon race in record time. 1932 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
1932 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES The Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, N.Y. following an introductory ceremony led by Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt. The first event sees America’s Jack Shea win the gold in the 500 meter speed race leading Norway’s Bernt Evensen by five yards. 1932 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
NOTRE DAME DEFEATS ARMY 21 - 0 - 1932 Over 80,000 gather at Yankee Stadium to watch Notre Dame take on Army defeating them 21-0 with a series of amazing passes, spinners, power plays and more. 1932 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
OYSTER MONEY PRINTED UP - 1932 After the bank in Raymond, Washington fails emergency money is printed by the Chamber of Commerce as a stopgap measure. The new currency bears the picture of an oyster and becomes a hot item for coin collectors as well as an additional income source for the town. 1932 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE HAIRSTYLES - 1932 An enterprising hairdresser creates special styles for the ladies to show their political preferences with the Roosevelt and Hoover Bobs. 1932 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP