“ STATE OF GEORGIA “ 1960s AMERICA! TV SHOW EPISODE ATLANTA, LOUISVILLE, SAVANNAH XD65214
Join this channel to get access to perks:
Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit
Visit our website
This film, one of the episodes of the show “America!“ takes viewers on a guided tour through the state of Georgia. Actor Jack Douglas is the host (:07). Aerial shot of Georgia follows (:10) coated in rich green forests. The capital of Atlanta (:31) was established in 1836. The capital building; constructed in the same neo-classical architectural style as the capital building in DC was completed in 1889 (:35). The Atlanta Cyclorama sits within Grant Park (:42) and commemorates the Battle of Atlanta (1864). A young couple peers into one of the exhibits within the museum (:50). The canvas painting follows created by a group of German artists (:56) in Milwaukee. The freeway leading into the glowing city follows (1:18). “Miss Freedom” stands above the capitol dome (1:26). Atlanta is a hotspot for vacationers (1:36). The Wren’s nest (1:40), and the Briar Patch follow (1:45). This is the home of Joel Chandler Harris (1:49); author of ‘Uncle Remus Stories’ (1:54). The mail box which gave this house it’s home is presented (2:04). Briar Rabbit and Briar Fox (2:12) follow carved in black wood from German forests (2:15). Harris’ inkwell is also held here along with other writing materials (2:18). Fans of Harris’ work are pictured including Theodore Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie (2:33). Margaret Marsh’s; also known as Margaret Mitchell, grave rests (2:38) in the Oakland Cemetery. Her well known novel (2:49) ‘Gone with the Wind’ . Southern style antebellum homes (3:03). Louisville was Georgia’s first permanent capital (3:12). The Old Slave Market building built in 1758 (3:18). The bell in the tower had been taken from a New Orleans convent (3:25) by pirates. Cotton was and still is the prime cash crop, here it is picked by African American sharecroppers (3:33). A man operates a sugar cane press (4:00). The tourist information center (4:21). Welcome center (4:28). A hostess guides a tourist through the state (4:45) using maps and personal knowledge. The film takes viewers to Jekyll Island (5:47) and it’s year round beach resort (5:54). Images show gatherings and parties hosted here as it was once known as the ‘playground of a hundred millionaires’ (5:59). Rockefeller and Vanderbilt; among other wealthy elites, bought the city in 1886 (6:03). They constructed mansions (6:22). The state of Georgia purchased the island in 1947 (6:32). Golfing and sunny beaches (6:42) draw in summer tourists. Roosevelt’s ‘Little White House’ (6:56) is pictured. The famed unfinished portrait of Roosevelt is zoomed in on (7:14). Handcrafted models of ships float about the room as he was an avid sea lover (7:31). John F. Kennedy had visited here (8:02). He stands in photograph delivering a speech using a podium with the incomplete portrait stuck to the outside (8:05). Sixteen miles from here is Callaway Gardens (8:28). A chapel was erected in honor of Callaway’s mother (9:05). At the Tennessee/ Georgia border (9:31) stands Rock City (9:34). Two tourists move towards the edge of an observation point (9:49). From ‘Lover’s Leap’ one can see seven states (10:07). Images of Stone Mountain follow (10:49) as they began to etch a lasting memorial into the granite (10:49). Jet torches were put to use (11:13). Swiss cables cars swing ahead (11:34) delivering visitors to the summit of Stone Mountain. A plaza of confederate flags (11:49) was established ahead of completion. The railroad rests at the base (12:01) of the mountain. Reenactments from the old south erupt in the town of Big Shanty (12:18). The city of Savannah is visited (12:53). James Oglethorpe’s monument (13:03) sits in Chippewa Square. The old cotton exchange building follows (13:26). Guests enter the Boar’s Head (13:51). The Pirate’s House in Savannah (14:30) influenced the book ‘Treasure Island’ by Robert Louis Stevenson. Cockspur Island sits at the end of the Savannah River (15:48). Fort Pulaski national monument follows (15:52). Fort McAllister (16:30) is the site of the end of Sherman’s March to the Sea (16:56). A demonstration is presented of the rifle of a century ago at Chickamauga (17:39). Fort Benning (19:17) was founded in 1918. Paratrooper’s practice jumps from the airborne infantry school (19:33). A vending truck sits in the town square (20:31) of Dahlonega; the scene of the first gold strike (20:55). The Cherokee National Capital (21:23) and Chief Vann House (21:55) follow.
This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit
1 view
0
0
5 years ago 00:21:38 14
The State of Overwatch
3 years ago 00:10:35 210
PLAYSTATION STATE OF PLAY IS “POTENTIALLY BIG“ (Leaks & Rumors on PlayStation State of Play)
4 years ago 01:59:55 126
A State Of Trance Episode 1012 [@A State Of Trance ]
11 years ago 00:04:18 248
Dead State Demo Update
5 years ago 00:18:40 176
State of Play | «Призрак Цусимы»
6 years ago 00:11:58 34
State of Play | Выпуск №2 | PlayStation
2 years ago 00:58:45 25
State of Play | February 23, 2023 | [SUBTITLED]
3 years ago 00:02:16 46
PUBG: New State - Official Launch Trailer
9 years ago 00:02:01 34
State of Mind Teaser Trailer
4 years ago 00:03:12 336
Returnal - State of Play Gameplay Walkthrough | PS5
9 years ago 00:03:41 232
State To State - My Little Phony (Official Video)
9 years ago 00:00:51 999
STATE OF MIND
4 years ago 00:12:13 282
Demon’s Souls - State of Play | PS5
5 years ago 00:03:10 478
Kentucky All State Choir - National Anthem - 2019
5 years ago 00:07:40 34
The Current State of Tarkov 2
4 years ago 00:03:02 57
Returnal - Gameplay Overview | State of Play
7 years ago 00:13:04 61
Шаблоны Java. Состояние (State)
6 years ago 00:02:11 31
State of Mind | Story Trailer | PS4
5 years ago 00:04:57 41
FUTURE STATE - Future State 1984
10 years ago 00:04:29 3.5K
Great Chinese State Circus - Swan Lake
3 years ago 00:02:16 373
PUBG: NEW STATE | Launch Trailer (Full Ver.)
6 years ago 00:03:01 196
THE EMPIRE STATE LOOK | NYXL
9 years ago 00:13:25 1.6K
2016 California State Armwrestling Championship Finals - Scot Mendelson