Deny Rocket Lag. Successful Launching Of Atlas Missile
Deny Rocket Lag. Successful Launching Of Atlas Missile
Clip: 356034_1_1
Year Shot: 1959
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1656
Original Film: 032-009-01
HD: N/A
Location: Florida
Timecode: 00:00:38 - 00:02:01
Deny Rocket Lag. Successful Launching Of Atlas Missile. At Cape Canaveral, Florida, an Atlas ICBM makes a perfect take-off from its launching pad, lending credence to President Dwight D. Eisenhower's statement that the U.S.A. is not lagging in missile development. Scenes show assembly lines of successful Thor and Jupiter missiles exhibiting precision workmanship and skill. Exterior building, says "...Missile Plant, Chrysler Corporation." Seen are a large number of intermediate range rocket weapons now in production. Sign, "Closed Security Area." High-tech factory. Press reporters and photographers. Missile outside. Night launch.