Galveston Ready for Splash Day (1962)
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In this news segment for Houston’s KPRC-TV, broadcast on April 13, 1962, reporter Bob Lewis interviews Frank Woodman from the Galveston Tourist Bureau about preparations for Splash Day. The 1962 celebration was a comeback for the island, following the destruction wrought by Hurricane Carla the previous September. The pair discuss several events, including the Splash Day beauty contest, races, and dance parties. There is also footage of the beach preparing for Splash Day.
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