Richard byrd and the first flight to the north pole. Account of admiral byrds 1928 expedition to the south pole. With byrd at the bottom of the world vividly recounts american explorer admiral richard e. The short film longines chronoscope with richard e. The film is beautifully photographed and won the academy award for cinematography in 1930.
The third reich in antarctica the story of the german antarctic expedition of 193839. Byrd was a us naval academy man, learned to fly in world war i, and later developed navigational techniques for flying over open oceans his controversial 1926 flight over the north pole won him the medal of honor and enabled him to secure funding for attempts to fly over the south pole. Byrd in the 20th century press archives of the zbw. Byrd, by then an internationally recognized, pioneering american polar explorer and aviator, served for a time as honorary national president 19311935 of pi gamma mu, the international honor society in the social sciences. Admiral byrds 1939 antarctic and the mysterious snow cruiser. Transforming germany in the 1930s holocaust learn how the nazis destroyed democracy, targeted minorities and political enemies, and encouraged conformity and consent within german society in order to build the third reich. Nazi south polar base 193842 and admiral byrd s failed naval campaign against the german colony in 1947. Expedition to the south pole and antarctica led by. Byrd and floyd bennett over the north pole, may 1926.
Outstanding 1926 pictures hail from america, germany and russia. With byrd at the south pole 1930 release info imdb. Dec 16, 2017 with byrd at the southpole wolfram zoettl. History may have given naval aviatornavigator extraordinaire richard e. Admiral byrd set out with over 4,000 men on the ship mount olympus to cover over 10,000 miles south of america. Admiral byrd before the expedition to explore the german south polar base.
There is a sound introduction by byrd himself and a narrator describes the section showing the actual flight over the south pole though his narration is hurried. Two years later, byrd launched that expedition and on november 28, 1929, made the first flight to the south pole and back. Approach to the great ice barrier, transferring cargo from the ships to the barrier, temporary camp, informal photographs of the men of the expedition, dog teams, penguins, etc. The illuminati sponsored nazi germany s expeditions to the antarctic in the late 1930. Byrd and his 1st quest to the south pole beginning at the little americaexploration base. The seal of the german antarctic expedition 19381939.
First woman to set foot on continent caroline mikkelson, wife of the captain. When they flew over the south pole, byrd dropped some rocks from the grave of floyd bennett, his best friend and copilot on the north pole expedition, over. Byrd plane speeds on to south pole, radios alls well upi. Admiral richard byrd secret north pole operation highjump. With byrd at the bottom of the world inscribed by author colonel norman d. Byrd, conqueror of both the north and south poles received a wild public reception when he arrived in chicago today. Publikationen cornelia luedecke publications universitaet. With byrd at the south pole movie posters from movie. Byrd and his 1st quest to the south pole beginning at the little. Parts of the inset maps were constructed using aerial photographs and the article mapping the antarctic from the air.
The illuminati sponsored nazi germanys expeditions to the antarctic in the late 1930. The south pole expedition of 1928 1930 admiral byrd. With byrd at the south pole 1930 although paramount pictures was noted for recreating exotic locations on its studio back lot, which over the years doubled for places as farflung as the sahara desert and wartorn shanghai, the studio sent its cameras to the south pole and two of its best newsreel photographers to antarctica for the pioneering documentary, with byrd at the south pole 1930. City of new york, feb 19, 1930 duplex on arrival, envelope endorsed first flight over south pole no 2829 1929 and signed by pilot bernt balchen, fine, 50 covers were carried and this is scarcer than the usual cacheted covers. Jul 27, 2003 a little known expedition of admiral byrd to the north pole at the same time of operation high jump where he supposedly came into contact with an advanced subterranean race with nordic physical characteristics suggests that the thule society had indeed been correct in its assessment of the existence of such a race.
Please read little america written by richard byrd and published in 1930. From the sublime to the ridiculous, author and fellow explorer norman d. On this day, december 21, 1929, congress made handsome 41yearold virginian richard evelyn byrd the youngest admiral in us naval history in recognition of his flight over the south pole. The story of the second byrd antarctic expedition admiral byrd classics. Byrd disclosed plans for his coming expedition in the antarctic said today that 6 army tanks and a unique 45,000 pound snow cruiser would be used for transport over the south poles icy wastelands.
Book is inscribed to daniel live out your dreams, and live adventurously signed norman d. The illuminati sponsored nazi germany s expeditions to the antarctic in the late 1930 s, the established the colony of the neu schwabenland. Jun 20, 2019 1929, november 2829, byrd south pole expedition flight aamc 1100. Byrd polar research center, the ohio state university 2012 160 pp. Shots taken during admiral byrd s expedition to the south pole, antarctic. While this idea undoubtedly will strike most people as absurd, there is tantalizing evidence to suggest that something along this line might have some truth. The south pole expedition of 19281930 admiral byrd classics paperback. The cutter bear, used by us admiral richard byrd on an. Usa 19 june 1930 new york city, new york usa 28 june 1930. Richard byrd s journey by sea from new york to antarctica and his flight over the continent. Expedition to the south pole and antarctica led by commander richard e. A decorated naval officer, byrd even received the medal of honor in 1926 for his alleged flight to the north pole though the legitimacy of this claim was later. May 01, 2014 antarctica, a biography is an enjoyable read that provides interesting insights into the intricacies of international diplomacy visavis territorial ambitions, and it might provide a perspective on similar developments now taking place in the arctic.
We were there with byrd at the south pole by charles s. With byrd at the south pole 1930 out of 4 this documentary picked up a best cinematography oscar and rightfully so as some of the shots are just downright breathtaking. The goals of the of the first byrd antarctic expedition i bae i were twofold. With byrd at the south pole 1930 cast and crew moviefone. Dec 12, 2005 admiral byrd has been sent on many missionshis most famous mission was to the north pole and into the big hole where he came across an advaced civilization. The film won at the 3rd academy awards for best cinematography. That area beyond the pole is the center of the great enigma. With byrd at the south pole posters for sale online. Having flown to the north pole and over the atlantic byrd set his sights to fly to the south pole. Byrd, historic american icon famous for his explorations of the earths polar extremities, was widely regarded during his lifetime as a pioneer and hero. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. Byrd would be expected to reach his objective about midmorning today eastern standard time if all went well. The illuminati sponsored nazi germanys expeditions to the antarctic in the late 1930s, the established the colony of the neu schwabenland. Its tough to be totally objective in 2007 about the 1930 docudrama with byrd at the south pole.
Authorized map of the second byrd antarctic expedition. Paramount pictures sent two cameramen along to film this expedition, and appears to have liberally recreated certain aspects of the journey as the set pieces at the start of the film demonstrate. Admiral byrd repeated the above points of view, resulting from his personal knowledge gathered both at the north and south poles, before a news conference held for international news service. Byrd s first and second expeditions to antarctica in 1928 1930 and 19331935, respectively. Nov 29, 2014 from naval history and heritage command, communication and outreach division. Admiral byrds amazing discovery in antarctica from historian. Sixteen months earlier, admiral byrd had departed new york to great fanfare. A war fleet, complete with aircraft carriers, destroyers and attack submarines, surrounded and invaded antarctica. The secret expedition to the nazi south polar base rare. The secret expedition to the nazi south polar base rare ufo. The illuminati sponsored nazi germanys expeditions to the. There was later some controversy over whether they actually did fly over the north pole, but byrd used the fame from this trip to plan a flight over the south pole. With byrd at the south pole premiered in washington, d. Admiral byrds secret expedition to the nazi south polar base.
The south pole is larger the us and europe put together. It has much more detailed and accurate information about the 1929 1930 antarctic expedition and founding of little america. The new york timess ten best films the stop button. The national geographic magazinepublished byrd s account of the adventure. With byrd at the south pole 1930 floyd gibbons narrates a filmed record of adm. Definitely groundbreaking for its time, this film chronicles the 1928 1930 expedition of admiral byrd and his team to conquer the antarctic and fly over it. The digitization of these albums was funded by a generous grant from the. Media in category with byrd at the south pole the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Similarly, paramount pictures contracted with byrd and sent two cameramen on the expedition to film and create a documentary for the general public. Many jewishowned stores, synagogues, buildings, and many other places owned or ran by jews. With byrd at the south pole 1930 is a documentary film about rear admiral richard e. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
The national geographic magazinepublished byrds account of the adventure and his book, little america, was a bestseller. In 1929 he launched the largest and most expensive expedition to antarctica that had ever been attempted. With byrd at the south pole, was released in 1930 and selected by the new york times as one of the ten best films of the year, and winner of the academy award for best cinematography. Overview of with byrd at the south pole, 1930, with persons. With byrd at the south pole 1930 with byrd at the south. Its name derives from the streets being covered with all of the glass broken by the windows. Ls captain george dufek being transferred from one ship to. Polarity, antarctic and antarctic regions researchgate, the professional network for scientists. With byrd at the south pole 1929 1930 antarctic expedition. The films soundtrack consists mostly of music and sound effects, with narration read by floyd gibbons. The aerial camera earns its place as the eyes and memory of the explorer appeared in the same issue of national geographic. Byrd a mulligan for his flight over the north pole, but there has never been any question about his historic flight over the south pole shortly after midnight on nov. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. The south pole expedition of 1928 1930 admiral byrd classics get pdf get link.
The byrd expedition photo albums contain more than 3500 images in 5 albums covering richard e. Although germany was not at war with the united states at this time, adolf. This early map of the antarctic regions was published in october 1932, just a few years after byrd s historical flight over the south pole. Admiral byrd admires medal awarded to aide on antarctic expedition. Nov 8, 2012 the cutter bear, used by us admiral richard byrd on an expedition to the south pole in the late 1920s. Transforming germany in the 1930s facing history and ourselves. Chicagoans got their first good look at the giant snow cruiser built for the admiral byrd antarctic expedition when it was rolled out of the. After locating a powerful race of underground beings, they were attacked by ufos, ships sank and damaged, many killed, and told never to return armed again. Admiral richard evelyn byrds flight over the south pole. The illuminati sponsored nazi germany s expeditions to the antarctic in the late 1930s, the established the colony of the neu schwabenland. Meet the stowaway on richard byrds antarctic expedition.
The snow cruiserantarcticas abandoned behemoth youtube. Vaughan recalls the historic moments, practical jokes, jealousies, and affection among compatriots facing the dangers of a frozen and inhospitable continent. With byrd at the south pole movie posters from movie poster shop. Mar 20, 2019 with byrd at the south pole a documentary byrd made where i got most of the stock footage that went on to be the first documentary to win an oscar. Also known as into little america, this film shows admiral richard e. With byrd at the bottom of the world signed inscribed by. Byrd is available for free download at the internet archive and from public. Also attending were the vicepresident, 31 senators, 62 representatives, byrd s entire crew and paramount president adolph zukor. The myth and the reality 3 permanently manned bases that could be used to obtain information on shipping activity, to deny the use of harbours to german ships, and to support teams of researchers engaged in geographical discovery and scienti. The south pole expedition of 19281930 admiral byrd. Nazi south polar base 193842 and admiral byrds failed naval campaign against the german colony in 1947. Vaughan, member of admiral byrd s south pole expedition of 1928 1930.
It is approximately 800 miles from byrd s base at little america to the south pole. A bunch of attacks directed towards jews throughout germany, in which the police force made no effort to stop or prevent. This was also seen in the film with byrd at the south pole 1930 which. Mit byrd zum sudpol ist ein usamerikanischer dokumentarfilm aus dem jahr 1930. Approach to the great ice barrier, transferring cargo from the. Byrd admires the gold medal of the national geographic society which was awarded today to dr.
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