The Video History of Our Times: 1936.
Easton Press.
Place Published: Norwalk Conn:
Publisher: Easton Press Video,
Date Published: 1988.
Description: VIDEO VHS IN FINE condition with plastic case. JMVintage specializes in books, magazines and treasures related to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor...and other curious people. In your Video History of 1936, you will see the following events that shaped that historic year: ASTROLOGIST PREDICTS PROSPERITY--Belle Bart, well-known astrologist, predicts a 7-year period of prosperity beginning with the New Year, but warns that a war may engulf Europe within the next 12 months. FLORAL FANTASIES IN BEACHWEAR Models display outfits created with fresh flowers. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES CONGRESS--In his annual report, the Chief Executive states that the U.S. will refuse to sell arms to belligerent nations. BOLD VENTURE WINS PREAKNESS--The race is so close that photographs of the finish must be developed before it can be determined that Bold Venture, the winner, edges out Granville. BRUNO HAUPTMANN ELECTROCUTED--The man convicted of the kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby dies in the electric chair. PACIFIC CLIPPER MAKES FIRST FLIGHT-- The Philippine Clipper, equipped with the latest passenger conveniences, takes off on its maiden crossing from California to Manila. LEAGUE CONFERS ON RHINE PROBLEM--Germany's treaty violation in sending troops into the demilitarized zone of the Rhineland prompts the League of Nations to call a conference in London. MEMORIAL DAY RACE SETS RECORDS--An unprecedented crowd of 166,000 sees Louis Meyer set a new speed record and become the only 3-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. GENERAL MITCHELL DEMANDS AIR POWER--Sharply criticizing the inadequacy of U.S. air strength, noted aviation pioneer General William D. (Billy) Mitchell sounds a strong warning on the consequences if it is not built up. BRITISH ARTS STUDENTS' "CLASSIC"--Wild revelry and crazy floats mark the famed annual Chelsea Arts Ball. ITALY CONQUERS ETHIOPIA--Emperor Haile Selassie's primitive troops make a last desperate stand, but Mussolini's highly-trained war machine sends them fleeing. Addis Ababa is captured and Ethiopia becomes Italian territory. SCHMELING KO'S LOUIS-- Germany's Max Schmeling is bruised but all smiles after his surprising win over Joe Louis. SENATOR NYE URGES NEUTRALITY--Chairman Gerald P. Nye of the Senate Munitions Investigating Committee asserts that bankers and munitions makers could draw the U.S. into war if strict neutrality laws are not enacted. FUR FASHIONS PREVIEWED--Rockefeller Center is the setting for a Fall showing. JAPANESE MOVE INTO SHANGHAI--Following an incident involving the murder of a Japanese sailor, Japanese troops occupy the district of Hongkew and the terrified natives flee. SPEEDBOAT CHAMPS SET NEW MARKS--Melvin Crook takes his third national sweepstakes prize, and Mrs. Maud Rutherford breaks the speed record. HOUSE PASSES VETERANS' BONUS BILL--Congressmen Patman, Vinson and McCormick are congratulated for their leadership in the fight for compensation to war veterans. SCIENTIST CREATES "UNICORN"--A biologist's experiment endows a bull calf with a horn in the center of its head to match the legend. FDR NOMINATED FOR RE-ELECTION--President Roosevelt accepts his nomination by the Democratic convention for a second term. GOLD MEDALIST OWENS RETURNS--Sprinter Jesse Owens arrives back in the U.S. from the Berlin Olympics. SPANISH UPRISING CONTINUES--As Barcelona begins cleaning up after the bitter conflict that has raged throughout the city, trainloads of Loyalist troops leave to stem the rebel advances into Aragon. HOWARD HUGHES WINS A BET--The millionaire sportsman and aviator takes off from Chicago at lunchtime on a wager that he can reach California by dinnertime, just 8 hours later. FLOODS LEAVE TRAIL OF RUIN--In Harrisburg, Pa., scenes of the destruction wrought by floods are typical of the situation in many areas. Two hundred thousand have been rendered homeless. LAUGH PARADE OF 1936--Glimpses of crazy news stories prove that real people can be stranger - and funnier - than fiction. SNOW MAY SAVE WESTERN CROPS--Colorado farmers, helpless before the ravages of whirling dust storms, welcome a snowfall that may save at least some of their crops. NEW SPEED PLANE TESTED--Veteran racing pilot Frank Hawks tries out the plane in which he hopes to set a new world mark of 400 MPH. BRITAIN'S KING ABDICATES -- Citizens of Great Britain hear a moving and historic speech as their king, Edward VIII, announces he is abdicating his throne in order to marry a commoner, Mrs. Wallis Simpson. LONDON ACCLAIMS NEW SOVEREIGN--The British Empire has a new monarch, King George VI. As the Duke and Duchess of York, he arid his wife have been well known to the British public. Their elder daughter, little Princess Elizabeth, now becomes the Heiress Presumptive. HIGH WIRE WALKERS DEFY DEATH--Bunny Dryden and his wife perform on a wire strung 12 stories high between buildings on a Los Angeles city street - with no safety net. STRIKERS BATTLE AT PA. SHIPYARD--One man is dead and forty injured before police tear-gas bombs break up hostilities between picketers and workmen. GIANTS TAKE WORLD SERIES OPENER--This year's baseball classic is an all New York event - Giants vs. Yankees - and a nickel subway ride to either ballpark. AIR SHOW THRILLS CROWD--Daredevils show their stuff at the annual All-American Air Meet in Miami. ROOSEVELT WINS IN LANDSLIDE--In the biggest election victory since 1820, Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Democratic Party carry 46 states, losing only Maine and Vermont. Jubilant crowds celebrate in Times Square, and the traditional paying off of election bets creates some odd spectacles. CHRISTMAS FOR THE LADIES--Santa Claus visits Chicago's Merchandise Mart and approves of the nighties and negligees modeled for seasonal gift-giving.
Binding: VideoCondition: Fine
Book Id: 9910
Price: $34.50
