After 14 years of construction, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York was opened
to traffic. The ceremony is depicted above. The bridge, originally referred to
as the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, is one of the oldest suspension bridges
in the United States. It connects the New York City boroughs of Manhattan
and Brooklyn by spanning the East River with 1,595.5 feet.

Brooklyn Bridge under construction

The bridge shortly after construction

Pedestrian’s crossing the Brooklyn Bridge in 1898.

The Brooklyn Bridge today

Priscilla Presley, 12 years old

Priscilla Presley (born Priscilla Ann Wagner) is a actress and businesswoman. She
is the ex-wife of singer Elvis Presley and the mother of Lisa Marie Presley. As an
actress, Priscilla is best known for co-starring with Leslie Nielsen in the three
successful Naked Gun films between 1988 and 1994, and for her five-year run
playing Jenna Wade on the CBS-TV series Dallas (1978-1991).

Priscilla Presley with Elvis on their wedding day in 1967.