Blue Angels - Lt. Rottgering

Description: The film consists of both black & white and color footage capturing diverse scenes from the Los Angeles County Fair. Various scenes from the fairgrounds include acrobatic performances, circus acts, contests, county agricultural exhibits, fireworks, fair rides, horse shows, the monorail, parades, and a school exhibit. Noteworthy moments include Richard Nixon featured on the monorail and signing autographs, excerpts from the show "The Magic of Communication," and a performance by The National Ballet of Mexico. The film also includes footage featuring cars in a parking lot and fairgoers strolling around the fairgrounds. The film is part of the Fairplex Records, which document the Los Angeles County Fair's vibrant 100-year history (1922-present) through a variety of materials and formats. Fairplex is a non-profit organization that operates the Los Angeles County Fair.