USS WYOMING EXPLOSION ACCIDENT The USS Wyoming pulls into San Pedro, California seeking medical attention for wounded Marines after a shrapnel shell explodes prematurely as it is being loaded into one of the ship's broadside guns. Seven other Marines were killed in the blast.
1937 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
SINKING CANYON OF BUHL, IDAHO Rich Idaho farmlands are crumbling away into what is dubbed the "sinking canyon" near Buhl. One local family is less than thrilled with the growing canyon in their backyard. 1937 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
U.S. MARINES SHIP OUT FOR SHANGHAI Twelve hundred 6th Regiment U.S. Marines ship out from San Diego, California to assist the war effort in Shanghai, China. Hundreds gather to bid the men farewell including sweethearts and wives.
1937 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
MALTRATA, MEXICO EARTHQUAKE Troops and volunteers dig through the rubble of collapsed buildings in Maltrata, Mexico hoping to find survivors of a massive earthquake that nearly destroys the entire town. Grim funeral rites are held for those who perished in the disaster.
1937 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
U.S. AMBASSADOR DAVIES ARRIVES IN MOSCOW U.S. Ambassador to Russia Joseph E. Davies arrives in Moscow to meet and greet members of the Soviet cabinet and try averting a fight between Russia and Japan.
1937 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
TRYOUTS FOR MISS FLORIDA FINALS You have to fit the mold of certain cardboard cutouts to make it from the preliminaries to the finals of the Miss Florida contest. 1937 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
80TH BIRTHDAY OF GEORGE F. JOHNSON Binghamton, Johnson City, Endicott and Owego, New York celebrate the 80th birthday of George F. Johnson who brought business and expansion to these cities through his Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company. 1937 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
THE POPE DELIVERS EASTER BLESSING Thouasands gather to watch Pope Pius XI pronounce the Easter blessing from a balcony of the Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City. 1937 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
BRITISH MONARCHS VISIT BELFAST, IRELAND King George VI and Queen Elizabeth are given a warm welcome by the people of Belfast, North Ireland on their Coronation visit to the Northern territory.
1937 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
SEABISCUIT WINS MASSACHUSETTS HANDICAP The legendary Seabiscuit takes the lead to win the $70,000 Massachusetts Handicap cheered on by 35,000 race fans.
1937 - BLACK/WHITE Source: Video: BetaSP
