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1949
Cold War- Blockade Lifts as Big 4 Talk Nears; May 1949; Night footage of Russians opening a gate at the edge of Berlin through which a line of cars drives, surrounded by spectators. More images of the spectators rejoicing, dancing with bottles of alcohol. A crowded train is seen, also surrounded by crowds, illuminated by large man-operated spotlights.
Blast- Explosions and Fires Rip Holland Tunnel (part 1 of 2); Low aerial shot of Manhattan showing auto traffic and pedestrians. Workers with gas masks are seen close-up, near and inside the Holland Tunnel. Outside, spectators gather around the entrance; inside, water is sprayed and spotlights reveal car parts, tuck cargo, and tunnel rubble. Back outside, men in suits with briefcases are shown below, running out the of the tunnel.