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1935
Commercial floats enter the Parade for the first time. Also, Santa Barbara's float presentation exemplifies technological progress. A floral depiction of seven peacocks that turned from side to side was operated by seven men inside the 65-foot-long float. They manipulated the moving birds and were in continual communication via built-in telephones.

1939
The Rose Parade celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Grand Marshal Shirley Temple -- the youngest GM ever -- presides over the Parade.

Richard and Pat Nixon enjoy first date at Duke vs. USC Rose Bowl Game. USC beats Duke, 7-3, in a famous come-from-behind touchdown drive as fourth string quarterback Doyle Nave and second string end "Antelope Al" Kreuger combine for four completed passes and a final 19-yard touchdown pass as time runs out.

The first telecast of a special event from the Tournament of Roses took place when station W6XAO of Los Angeles, with commentator Don Lee, described the January 1 evening preparations of the Royal Court. Parade and game were held on Jan. 2.

   Santa Barbara, California - Sweepstakes winner, 1935 - Click to Enlarge
Pasadena American Legion Post 13 entry, 1936 - Click to Enlarge
The McGuire Sisters on the Australian Float, 1938 - Click to Enlarge
Disney's 'Snow White' float, 1938 - Click to Enlarge
Grand Marshal Shirley Temple, 1939 - Click to Enlarge
  

 
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