The Hindenburg Tragedy

Historic newsreel footage of the Hindenburg disaster that occurred on May 6, 1937, in Lakehurst, New Jersey. This public domain documentary captures one of the most infamous aviation disasters in history, featuring the famous radio commentary by Herbert Morrison ('Oh, the humanity!'). The Hindenburg, a German passenger airship, caught fire while attempting to dock, resulting in 36 fatalities. This authentic footage provides a powerful glimpse into this tragic moment that marked the end of the airship era. An important historical record preserved for educational purposes.