New Hampshire, 1947

[Music] when the pilgrim fathers came to America in search of religious and political Freedom they settled in the northeastern sector of our country known as New England a part of New England after the English County of Hampshire came to be known as New Hampshire New Hampshire is a land of history of contentment and charm here are quaint covered bridges here are cities and towns older than our nation itself here are Village greens and town meeting houses and here near Franklin is the birthplace of America's great orator and Statesman Daniel [Music] Webster new is known as the granite state and from her quaries are taken the materials from which are fashioned some of our finest buildings and monuments pre-revolutionary days when the tallest and straightest trees were felt lumbering has played an important role in New Hampshire's economy today the state's greatest natural resource is still her forests and prominent in the state's industrial picture are those Industries is associated with her vast forest reserves at strategic points such as at Berlin on the Andersen River a large share of the nation's total supply of wood and paper products are manufactured [Music] the industrial metropolis and largest city in the state is Manchester situated on the marac river here at Manchester as at more than 40 other locations in the state the manufacturer of textiles and textile products contributes measurably to the state's industrial [Music] wealth the leading industry and the largest employer in the state is the shoe industry here the skill and experience of thousands of workers combined to manufacture more than 20% of the nation's total Footwear requirements one of the four largest cities in New Hampshire is Concord Concord is the state capital and the stature of the state's fine Constitution is exemplified by her magnificent capital building [Music] the only Harbor in New Hampshire is at Portsmouth at the mouth of the piscatqua [Music] river Portsmouth is the Home Port of a sizable fishing fleet with a yearly catch Which is far in excess of the state's own [Music] requirements as in all of New England good education is a tradition in New Hampshire over 2500 public and private elementary schools high schools andies provide facilities for the education of her youth higher education is offered at the University of New Hampshire at Durham while at Hanover is darkmouth college the state's oldest educational institution from her Halls many have gone forth to contribute no small share to the growth and Destiny of the [Music] nation many of New Hampshire's early settlers came to seek a living from the soil today the Sea Coast region and the fertile valleys of the Connecticut and marac rivers are the state's principal farming areas the production of milk and butter combines with the production of poultry and eggs to make up the greatest source of agricultural income and when it comes to the tasty item Department certainly we can't afford to overlook these huge luscious [Music] strawberries an industry which is almost synonymous with New England is the maple syrup industry New Hampshire can claim her rightful share of this industry and the seasonal tapping of the trees and the Gathering of the sap is fascinating not to mention profitable business one of New Hampshire's leading Industries is catering to the thousands of visitors who yearly come to share her extraordinary scenery and recreational offerings tens of thousands of acres in state parks and reservations provide variety to be found few places in the world [Music] for those of you who are looking for a thrill here you have it in the Canon Mountain aerial [Music] Tramway it's a fascinating breathtaking ride and as your car nears the summit there is an unforgettable view of the White Mountain National [Music] Forest one of Nature's Most awe inspiring works is this giant profile of the old man of the mountains sced out of the Granite Cliffs at Franconia Notch and here's a real sensation for the visitor to New Hampshire the famous Cog Railway up Mount Washington this has long been a favorite tourist attraction an exciting Adventure as the puffing locomotive pushes the car up the Steep incline to the top of the tallest peak in the presidential range and the highest mountain in the northeastern part of the United States yes New Hampshire can offer practically every recreational attraction you can think of from lakes and mountains to the inviting Sands of her fine beaches but come winter time thoughts turn to winter sports [Music] these are some of the things then that add up to New Hampshire The Village greens and meeting houses the importance of her main natural resources water power quaries of granite and vast forests the lofty Grandeur of the old man of the mountains and the quiet charm of the state's old oldest educational institution Dartmouth College the Harvest given up by the Sea at the state's only Seaport Portsmith the unforgettable Journey up the Canon Mountain aerial Tramway or the thrill of the ride up Mount Washington on the famous Cog Railway the state's important industries the production of textiles of wood and Pulp and of shoes and other leather goods milk butter poultry and eggs greatest source of agricultural income the strength of good government symbolized by the state capital at Concord the tapping of the trees and the Gathering of the maple sack and the exhilarating thrill of speeding over some of Nature's finest snow yes these are some of the things that add up to New Hampshire a colorful Countryside with all the Timeless advantages that a lavish nature can bestow New Hampshire the granite state extends a standing invitation for all those who would come to share her natural and man-made way for New Hampshire is one of the most friendly States in this land of ours