Atlantic Queen: S.S. United States
Atlantic Queen: S.S. United States
Clip: 352034_1_1
Year Shot: 1952
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1576
Original Film: 025-576-03
HD: N/A
Location: NEW YORK
Timecode: 00:07:44 - 00:08:33
Atlantic Queen: S.S. United States (Title says Atlantic Queen: United States Clips (Can't Read Word) For Record) The S.S. United States sails on her record-smashing maiden voyage, setting a new speed mark for the trans-atlantic crossing, cutting the Queen Elizabeth's best time by over ten hours. Mrs Truman and daughter attend. Bess Truman, along with Treasury Secretary Snyder, pose with Margarate Truman and Snyder's daughter and son-in-law (?). Press, photographers. Passenger liner pulls out of harbor with well-wishers waving.