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- Stone Walkway or Plaza, circa 1930 - "Roads of the World" was part of the Ford Building at Chicago's 1933-1934 Century of Progress Exposition. Visitors to this attraction rode new Ford vehicles through reproductions of historic and modern roadways. To construct a realistic, immersive experience, crews used reference photographs -- like this one -- to recreate sections of 21 different "Roads of the World."
- circa 1930
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Stone Walkway or Plaza, circa 1930
"Roads of the World" was part of the Ford Building at Chicago's 1933-1934 Century of Progress Exposition. Visitors to this attraction rode new Ford vehicles through reproductions of historic and modern roadways. To construct a realistic, immersive experience, crews used reference photographs -- like this one -- to recreate sections of 21 different "Roads of the World."
- Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 23, 1963, "Mrs. Kennedy Escorts Body to White House" - This Saturday evening issue of the <EM>Detroit News</EM> shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
- November 23, 1963
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 23, 1963, "Mrs. Kennedy Escorts Body to White House"
This Saturday evening issue of the Detroit News shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
- Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 29, 1963, Home and Garden Section, Assassination of President Kennedy - This Friday evening issue of the <EM>Detroit News</EM> -- exactly one week after President John F. Kennedy's death -- shows how newspapers reported the developing news of the assassination and the national government transition. Much of this Section D for "Home and Garden" is devoted to the tragedy. The last page has shocking photos of "How the President was Shot and Killed."
- November 29, 1963
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 29, 1963, Home and Garden Section, Assassination of President Kennedy
This Friday evening issue of the Detroit News -- exactly one week after President John F. Kennedy's death -- shows how newspapers reported the developing news of the assassination and the national government transition. Much of this Section D for "Home and Garden" is devoted to the tragedy. The last page has shocking photos of "How the President was Shot and Killed."
- Marketplace, Remda, Germany, circa 1935 - In 1913, Henry Ford established Ford Motor Company's photographic department. Though few internal records describe company photography, remaining photographs reveal a wide range of departmental activity. Over nearly 100 years, Ford photographers documented company ventures, personal affairs, and daily life around the world. This photograph shows a German marketplace around 1935.
- circa 1935
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Marketplace, Remda, Germany, circa 1935
In 1913, Henry Ford established Ford Motor Company's photographic department. Though few internal records describe company photography, remaining photographs reveal a wide range of departmental activity. Over nearly 100 years, Ford photographers documented company ventures, personal affairs, and daily life around the world. This photograph shows a German marketplace around 1935.
- Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963 - In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
- November 22, 1963
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Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
- Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963 - In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
- November 22, 1963
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Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
- 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by John F. Kennedy - President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in this car on November 22, 1963. The midnight blue, un-armored convertible was rebuilt with a permanent roof, titanium armor plating, and more somber black paint. The limousine returned to the White House and remained in service until 1977. The modified car shows the fundamental ways in which presidential security changed after Kennedy's death.
- November 22, 1963
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by John F. Kennedy
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in this car on November 22, 1963. The midnight blue, un-armored convertible was rebuilt with a permanent roof, titanium armor plating, and more somber black paint. The limousine returned to the White House and remained in service until 1977. The modified car shows the fundamental ways in which presidential security changed after Kennedy's death.
- Newspaper, The Detroit News for December 1, 1963, Section G, "The Facts About the Assassination" - This Sunday issue of the <EM>Detroit News</EM> the week after President John F. Kennedy's death shows how newspapers continued to report the developing news of the assassination. Much of this Section G "The Passing Show and Modernization and Home Section" is devoted to the tragedy. The section's lead article includes shocking details, "The Facts About the Assassination."
- December 01, 1963
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for December 1, 1963, Section G, "The Facts About the Assassination"
This Sunday issue of the Detroit News the week after President John F. Kennedy's death shows how newspapers continued to report the developing news of the assassination. Much of this Section G "The Passing Show and Modernization and Home Section" is devoted to the tragedy. The section's lead article includes shocking details, "The Facts About the Assassination."
- Madison Plaza Diner, Paterson, New Jersey, circa 1950 -
- circa 1950
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Madison Plaza Diner, Paterson, New Jersey, circa 1950
- Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963 - In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
- November 22, 1963
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Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.