1931 - Bridge Dedication: Formal Ceremonies Feature Opening Of Giant $60,000,000 Span
03:19:24 View of George Washington bridge towers w/ cars moving onto bridge.
03:19:28 Aerial over crowd at Manhattan approach to bridge.
03;19:33 Governor Morgan Larson behind WOR & NBC microphones speaking (MOS) w/ VIPS behind.
03:19:40 Structural engineer Othmar Ammann & Governor Franklin D Roosevelt in formal dress applauding.
03:19:46 Aerial views above 15 biplanes flying over bridge in formation.
03:20:01 Overhead shot of FDR in midst of policeman as he cuts ribbon.
03:20:10 View from Manhattan of bridge & backed up traffic.
Dedication; Transportation;
NOTE: Was longest suspension bridge until Golden Gate Bridge opened.
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1931 - Bridge Dedication: Formal Ceremonies Feature Opening Of Giant $60,000,000 Span 03:19:24 View of George Washington bridge towers w/ cars moving onto bridge. 03:19:28 Aerial over crowd at Manhattan approach to bridge. 03;19:33 Governor Morgan Larson behind WOR & NBC microphones speaking (MOS) w/ VIPS behind. 03:19:40 Structural engineer Othmar Ammann & Governor Franklin D Roosevelt in formal dress applauding. 03:19:46 Aerial views above 15 biplanes flying over bridge in formation. 03:20:01 Overhead shot of FDR in midst of policeman as he cuts ribbon. 03:20:10 View from Manhattan of bridge & backed up traffic. Dedication; Transportation; NOTE: Was longest suspension bridge until Golden Gate Bridge opened.