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Universal Newsreel Volume 35, Release 39, 05/10/1962
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National Archives description:" The original release sheet reads: FIRST LADY NAMES NEW SUB: Mrs. Kennedy christens the newest of our Polaris-equipped submarines the "Lafayette" - named for the Frenchman who contributed so much to the American revolution. KENNEDY SAYS U.S. HAS ROLE IN ECONOMY: Addressing the convention of the United Automobile Workers, the President says that his office has the duty to take part in wage and price rise negotiations. NEW MISSILE BLOWS UP: The mighty Centaur, the first U.S. hydrogen-powered Missile, explodes on its maiden flight - a new setback in the space race. SPORTS 100,000 FANS TURN OUT FOR SOCCER FINAL: England's great sport the Cup Finals - draws the usual capacity crowd to see their "World Series". SPILLS MARK OUTBOARD RACE: These New England motor-boat skippers let nothing dismay them as they bounce their water bugs around with aplomb." National Archives Identifier: 2050489
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Universal
Subjects
Newsreel, USS Lafayette, Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963, USS Lafayette (SSBN-616), Launch vehicles, UAW, Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, 1929-1994, 1961–62 FA Cup, Soccer -- Tournaments -- Great Britain, Cold War, Space Race
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