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CLEAN : Japan bids farewell to Olympic stadium
Japanese sports fans bid an emotional farewell to Tokyos National Stadium with a lavish ceremony to close the venue before demolition begins in July
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Tokyo, Japan hosts the 1964 Summer Olympics where United States athlete Bob Hayes wins the gold medal in the 100 meter dash.
Tokyo, Japan hosts the 1964 Summer Olympics where United States athlete Bob Hayes wins the gold medal in the 100 meter dash.
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U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and U.S. Senator Hubert Humphrey smile as they accept the presidential candidate nomination during the 1964 Democratic National Convention.
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and U.S. Senator Hubert Humphrey smile as they accept the presidential candidate nomination during the 1964 Democratic National Convention.
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Voters deposit their ballots in the United States presidential election of 1964.
Voters deposit their ballots in the United States presidential election of 1964.
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A cartoon depicts Saturn's position in space.
A cartoon depicts Saturn's position in space.
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19A high school science teacher points to a drawing on a board as a student listens intently.
19A high school science teacher points to a drawing on a board as a student listens intently.
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A sculpture of the Virgin Mary holds the body of Jesus.
A sculpture of the Virgin Mary holds the body of Jesus.
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Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy walks with John Jr. and Caroline toward the Eternal Flame in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy walks with John Jr. and Caroline toward the Eternal Flame in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
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CLEAN : Olympics: Schoolgirl fencers dream begins with a sponge sword
CLEAN : Olympics: Schoolgirl fencers dream begins with a sponge sword
Bridgeman Arts
China's first nuclear weapons test (596), detonated on October 16th 1964, Lop Nur test site.
The People's Republic of China's first nuclear weapons test (called 596, and originally named by the US intelligence agencies Chic-1), detonated on October 16, 1964, at the Lop Nur test site. It was a uranium-235 implosion fission device...
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Fast Reactor Development, part one, 1964
Still of first fast reactor at Los Alamos in 1946 with engineers at work. Followed by images of the experimental breeder reactor One in Idaho. EBR I in 1951. EBR II and Enrico Fermi Plant. Diagrams / Animation of mechanisms and procedures.
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Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Luther King present, African Americans voting
Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Luther King present, African Americans voting
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An architect's model displays the plans for a futuristic city during the World's Fair exhibit in Queens, New York City.
An architect's model displays the plans for a futuristic city during the World's Fair exhibit in Queens, New York City.
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United States President Lyndon B. Johnson makes a speech concerning the Tonkin Gulf Resolution.
United States President Lyndon B. Johnson makes a speech concerning the Tonkin Gulf Resolution.
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A fountain surrounds the Unisphere Globe at the World's Fair in Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York City.
A fountain surrounds the Unisphere Globe at the World's Fair in Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York City.
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LBJ Signs Civil Rights Act
Frontal view of The White House / President Lyndon Baines Johnson shaking hands with legislators before signing bill / LBJ sitting at desk / LBJ speech, 'We must not approach the observance and enforcement of this law in a vengeful...
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Let's stand united! Back in 1964 the United States changed forever. Laws were enacted that called for equal rights among everyone. Listen to the changes the laws caused in the years that followed.