Watch Universal Newsreel Vol. 34 Release 49-56

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. Release Dates: June 15, 1961 - July 10, 1961June 15, (Release 49)- NEW NUCLEAR POLARIS SUB JOINS FLEET; MRS. KENNEDY'S VACATION IN GREECE; RUSSIA'S MASSIVE EARTH-MOVING SHOVEL; TRAIN WRECK IN GERMANY: 35 die; eased restrictions on Soviet caviar; Freedom 7 space capsule at International Fair in Rome; CIRCUS IN RUSSIA; NEW WEST COAST SPORT.June 19, (Release 50)- Rallys in West Germany mark the 8th Anniversary of the anti-Communist uprising in East Germany; the British Navy, Army and Air Force stage an impressive show of power; NEW CARGO PLANE UNVEILED in Canada; HATS AND HORSES at ancient Ascot race track; National Collegiate Field and Track Championships.June 20, (Release 51)- Premier Ikeda of Japan meets with President Kennedy; NATO CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY; the first Ecumenical Council since 1869 convenes in Rome; CHINESE RACE DRAGON BOATS on Formosa.TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGOFranklin D. Roosevelt is nominated for his second term; HEAT WAVE.June 22, (Release 52)- TRAINING STARTS FOR PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS at Rutgers University; Ramsey is installed as the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury; GENERAL GEORGE PATTON HONORED; HOW TO SAIL IN LUXURY; Miss Universe; TRACK: the AAU National Championships.June 29, (Release 53)- President Kennedy challenges Russians to let Berliners determine their own fate; CONGO LEADER returns to Katanga; NEW FACILITIES FOR WILL ROGERS HOSPITAL; a Thor-Able-Star rocket lofts three satellites; War games along Spanish Coast; KIDS RIDE FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS; Czechoslovakian kayaks in an obstacle course.July 3, (Release 54)- The 100th Archbishop of Canterbury is installed; an atomic plant is opened on Formosa; the Queen at the Royal Windsor Fair; Contestants take part in parachute contest.TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGOPRESIDENT ROOSEVELT is shown sailing; HELEN JACOBS wins Wimbled