Planet. North men discovered the vineland of the year 1000. So it looked a dutchmen, who discovered the palisades and founded the settlement of new amsterdam. They made a purchase. Some dollars for an island. The Bowling Green remains today, but time has brought a change. Among the myriad of changes, one of the most dramatic is our modern way of travel. The airplane gives visitors from overseas and americans alike a means to answer the invitation to discover america by air. It is our plan now to take you on a most remarkable voyage, a flight in which youll glide from Historic New England to the islands of hawaii. Lets begin our voyage where pilgrim fathers came to shores of freedom. A monument in provincetown remembers them beside the foaming sea, where lobster pots line up. Before whaling days, there was a boston. Its still a fascinating place for travelers to see. Look there at the cradle of liberty. And theres c. Bunker hill, where early americans stood ground and fought for freedom. Nearby, discover the constitution, a ship that bravely fought a later war. And here, the boston common. You still can stroll beside the trenches dug for the war of independence. Next, on to concord. A minuteman now stands where once embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard round the world. For them, the poet Walt Whitmans book, i speak the sign of democracy, i will accept nothing which all cannot have a counterpart of on the same terms. And we bridge the miles from concorde to manhattan. Miss liberty, hostess to the world. Her torch has been a symbol for visitors who seek discovery in this great land. New york city, Washington Square contains an arc of triumph. Here United Nations meet to talk of problems of the world. Manhattan is itself a world of people. While others, visitors like ourselves, are awed by sky tall buildings. Beyond the towers, central park. It hides a castle and a zoo, a palace for art, an emerald on rock. About new york, walt whitman said these words, an island. 60 miles long, numberless streets, vehicles, broadway, the women, the shops and shows, city of spires and masts, my city. Niagara, 2 million visitors a year. The earth trembles beneath them at the brink. Not all are honeymooners. Most come to view the work of nature and then go on to see the sights that western new york state can offer. The great lakes wash the feet of many cities, milwaukee, detroit. This one is cleveland on ohios rim. It has a thumbprint, as all cities leave their thumbprints across the nation. Ringed by parks, it has a lakeside stadium, museums and a famous symphony. At waters edge, huge boats unload their hulls. These cargos were forged of steel. Theres steel in pittsburgh, too. And where the allegheny forms the ohio river, there lies a golden triangle. And just beyond a skyscraper of learning, the university of pittsburgh. The state of pennsylvania is not all steel and gold. You can discover quiet amish country. Here, history still writes with a quill pen. Theres also philadelphia, where william penn looks down upon his quaker city. It, likewise, was the home of good ben franklin and is the site of independence ball and the bell of liberty. Here, discover a museum thats one of our nations richest jewels. A little further on, we see an area rich in the beginning of our history, jamestown, where on the new continent, the First PermanentEnglish Settlement began. Not far away, discover yorktown. Here when the great corn wallace gave up his sword to washington, america became a nation. Here, too, were ended many lives when american patriots fell in our great civil war. Good men were lost in that conflict, which gave painful beginning to our modern nation. In washington, there echos lincolns pledge that they shall not have died in vain, that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth. It has not perished, nor has liberty, which Thomas Jefferson reminds us is a tree whose roots are nourished by the blood of patriots. Many have been memorialized beside the potomac. Brave soldiers. Some are known, some unknown. Further along the potomac, a goal of tourists for over four generations, lies peaceful mount vernon, a gentlemans estate, a quiet shrine. It is best described by the man who lived there. No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this. And now gaze down at williamsburg, a town begun 100 years before George Washington was born. Its Capital Building still seems new. A million visitors a year come to see the 18th century Colonial Village as it looks restored. But we cannot linger. Theres so much more to see. Theres shenandoah. And suddenly, when least expected, the great far west of north carolina. You reach this gun fight by coming up a sky ride almost a mile long. And down again past the wondrous great smokies. Around a bend, in gleaming sunlight, discover atlanta, gateway city to the south. A lively city full of sports, fine foods and lovely southern bells. But city sights lose scale for us when matched against wild natures drama. Behold, stone mountain. Man, as always, leaves his mark, and on the great high dome has left the flags that signify our 13 colonies. By jet stream, we fly to gulf stream, Saint Augustine in florida, where stands the oldest house in the oldest town of all the oldest towns. Here, too, we find the ancient stones from the spanish fortress. Nearby, the spot where centuries past once pons deleon searched for the fountain of youth. And much more that glitters in the sun. Richest sand pile in the world, miami beach. All along the gulf, adventure invites the traveller to find more. Past tampa bay and old Saint Petersburg and tarpon springs. Thats Jackson Square in new orleans. And right down there is bourbon street. Along these iron balconies have heard the sounds of good marching jazz. Discover gourmet meals that no one could forget. Then down the width of great canal street that sends up memories of the mardi gras and spicy gumbo. Then at the foot, the river boats, another charming new orleans touch. Jazz and the Mississippi River boats took long to travel to the north. Today on wings, its merely hours. Down there, discover a gracious mansion protected by the arms of trees. Do not linger. Soar on upriver and see vick burg or memphis. Fly beyond st. Louis and then fast on swings that flash across old illinois, abe lincolns land. They have a most dramatic goal ahead, chicago. Art galleries, museums, zoos, nightclubs. These towers are a novel landmark not far from the quaint old town. The Merchandise Mart contributes to chicagos reputation as convention city. This is a city of towers. Sometimes with a little house and garden on the top. Behind is chicagos famous gold coast. Weary for the moment of cities . Then simply rise above them, go west and north, again on wings. Now how about a world of sweet fresh mornings and tens and thousands of lakes of minnesota and wisconsin . Theres muskies, blue gills, bass and pike. Trails through the forests that lead to deer, a nature lovers paradise for sure. Next, on past sunny iowa, where fields are rich with corn and wheat. Now we go past omaha, gateway city to the plains. Nebraska beckoned, men went west, leaving wagon ruts, a road or a trail in the sky. In this mountain heartland, realm of yeararound sports, discover denver, mile high jewel in the rockies crown. In this range that divides the waters of the continent, all around are National Parks with glaciers and sapphire lakes. Down there, too, are trees and trails with animals, both wild and tame. In a canyon near durango an iron horse still travels through the west. The fantastic west, endless variety, ski slopes and dude ranches, sagebrush and pine trees, canyons and cliffs. The ruins of a sun temple. Mysterious cliff dwellings, tucked behind the ledges lining mesa verde. The ancient indians left behind nothing more than empty shells. But you may discover a navajo or hoppe village of today placed in secret in the land of prehistoric gods, monument valley. A few short hours could take you down the indians trails that lead to mighty texas. Behind glenn canyon dam lies more than 100 miles of enchanted lake. This is lake powell. Until a handful of years ago, one of the most inaccessible areas on the continent. And sparkling blue that lies beneath the landscape and water lovers can race their boats and soak up sun. Today lake powell is a favorite discovery for those who like to wander off the beaten track. Behold great rainbow bridge, carved by water, wind and years. It stands in silence, a memorial to a timeless land. But we reach for another kind of vista. Salt lake city. Beside the temple spires, there is the salt lake mormon tabernacle. The acoustics are world renowned. So is the famous choir. Wings of discovery to a post amazing panorama spread by nature, the grand canyon of the colorado. The grand condition yanyon is n abyss. When youre tired, you rest yourself and look again another day. At the far end of the canyon, there is a lake called mead. If youre a swimmer or a water skier, here is heaven enough. Discover now las vegas, a gleaming world of golf and pools and palaces. The signs begin to flash a message to the moon. For family fun, its disneyland. There are things to do and things to see, there are friends to meet and rides to take, and more to see and more to do. Fabulous disneyland is fun for all. Next, a harbor town. Its san diego, snug haven for the vessels of our navy. And then a haven of another sort, beasts that roam uncaged within the famous zoo. Norg north a little along the california coast, quiet ruins, an early mission. Swallows are not the only ones to return again to make their vows at san juan capistrano. Now past newport beach, where you can bask in warm and sunny sands. You can try a swim or try a sail. Between balboa and newport beach, are registered 8,000 boats. The cars down there defy all numbering. Los angeles, television and Motion Picture capital of the world. It starts one end of el camino real, a royal road of spanish kings. Here, music lovers lately find their way. A splendid gem, the music center. This is an uncompleted masterpiece thats home for 50 million. The treasures ransom from the corners of the earth. The pool is greecen and the water warm. They lead us to green monterey. These famous california seals know a good thing when they see it. Maintain an outpost, not too far from caramel by the sea. Tahoe, a border lake between two states. California and nevada, a tourist target. It draws the sportsmen to its beaches and its woods. Beyond there, are renos casinos too. Up in oregon, skiers love mount hood which overlooks the Columbia River gorge. On one shore, fertile oregon, the other shore, majestic washington. There are no salmon like columbia salmon. Few wilderness areas are its peer. And mt. Rainier holds the city of tacoma at its feet. Nearby seattle points a loft at space needle. It invites all visitors to ride its speedy monorail. Tourists here are eager for the everchanging beauties of dreamy sound. There are many diversions in this northwest. Glide down on wings to the oregon coast and discover picnic havens, sheltered beaches and the like. Out there, the boundless ocean. And close by, the rocks. Drink in ecola park in oregon. You can behold the peaceful blue of crater lake. Its cold deep waters are cradled in the volucano of the past. And now we move on to the domain where redwood monarchs hold their court. Big trees, tallest, oldest of all the living things on earth. Some have endured for 40 centuries. The seedlings sought the sun before there was a rome, and while the pyramids of egypt were still anew. It has been said of california, if here you cannot find the thing you want, it cant exist. But San Francisco is a dream that does. Fishermans wharf. Some are here because they love to fish. Others are here because they love to eat. Telegraph hill was once a signal hill for ships. The modern tower performs its work today by luring travelers up to see the sights. San francisco is unique. It is a world in miniature with specialties all its own. It names its park for sacred golden gate. There is a buddha there and many more in china town. Incense sends the news to heaven. The cable cars are San Franciscos own. No trip is complete until you ride them up the hills and down. We can all love this city. The seven hills of San Francisco possess a special charm. From here, theres one more discovery to make. Swing wide the golden gate. Soar west across the peaceful blue pacific to reach our fair and 50th state, hawaii. Theres a little bit of all the fun you like. Theres waikiki and other beaches. Sun down suppers aboard a sleek and silent catamaran. And fish for those who like to match their strength with strength. Hop across this historic island and discover friendly towns. This polynesian village life to see. Fine golf and pools and Luxury Hotels on all of the varied isles. Enchanted isles bearing enchanting names. Way k waikiki, maui and the big island, hawaii. The scenes that range from canyons to rainforests, cool and verdent. Coastlines a coastlines a fantasy of blue and green and white. Scenery can be velvet smooth and sweet or leftover from a past where giant volcanos reared and roared. Not all volcanos are asleep. You can today see smolders craters where the fire goddess pele lives. Seek to one and you will find. The islands are all modern edens with beaches of pure gold, or beaches black as ebony. Hawaii is yours. And so on wings is all america. All awaiting your discovery. Discover america. In february 1965, president Lyndon Johnson called on the Vice President to lead a cabinet task force on tourism. In an initiative called discover america, the group worked to produce an increase in domestic travel. As travel for most americans is severely limited or impossible, we invite you take a virtual journey while watching the 1967 United Airlines film discover america. The aerial trip across the United States supported the Johnson Administration initiate by highlighting attractions from coast to coast