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Chronoscope, Craig Hosmer
interview by Kenneth Crawford and Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1954), 15 mins
APRIL 26, 1954 Participants: Representative Craig Hosmer (R-CA) interviewed by Larry Lesueur and Kenneth Crawford. Topics: Possible admission of Alaska and Hawaii to the Union as new states, Indochina situation, atomic energy for peaceful uses, and hydrogen bomb development.
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interview by Kenneth Crawford and Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1954), 15 mins
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APRIL 26, 1954 Participants: Representative Craig Hosmer (R-CA) interviewed by Larry Lesueur and Kenneth Crawford. Topics: Possible admission of Alaska and Hawaii to the Union as new states, Indochina situation, atomic energy for peaceful uses, and hydrogen bomb development.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Kenneth Crawford
Author / Creator
Kenneth Crawford, Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
Chronoscope
Speaker / Narrator
Chester Craig Hosmer, 1915-1982, Kenneth Crawford
Person Discussed
Chester Craig Hosmer, 1915-1982
Topic / Theme
Admission of states to U.S., Energy industry, International relations, Weapons and ordnance, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
First Indochina War, 1946-1954
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Chronoscope, Samuel W. Yorty
interview by Kenneth Crawford and Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1954), 6 mins
AUGUST 4, 1954 Participants: Representative Samuel W. Yorty (D-CA) interviewed by Larry Lesueur and Kenneth Crawford. Topics: Emphasis on air power in the Indochina war, campaign issues, and House Un-American Activities Committee investigations.
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interview by Kenneth Crawford and Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1954), 6 mins
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AUGUST 4, 1954 Participants: Representative Samuel W. Yorty (D-CA) interviewed by Larry Lesueur and Kenneth Crawford. Topics: Emphasis on air power in the Indochina war, campaign issues, and House Un-American Activities Committee investigations.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Author / Creator
Kenneth Crawford, Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
Chronoscope
Speaker / Narrator
Samuel W. Yorty, 1909-1998, Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Person Discussed
Samuel W. Yorty, 1909-1998
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Election campaigns, Weapons and ordnance, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
First Indochina War, 1946-1954
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Chronoscope, James P. Richards
interview by Bill Downs and Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1955), 15 mins
JANUARY 7, 1955 Participants: Representative James P. Richards (D-SC) interviewed by Larry Lesueur and Bill Downs. Topics: Need for cooperation between the legislative and the executive branches of government in foreign affairs; foreign aid funds; U.S. foreign policy objectives in the Far East; and impressions rec...
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interview by Bill Downs and Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1955), 15 mins
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JANUARY 7, 1955 Participants: Representative James P. Richards (D-SC) interviewed by Larry Lesueur and Bill Downs. Topics: Need for cooperation between the legislative and the executive branches of government in foreign affairs; foreign aid funds; U.S. foreign policy objectives in the Far East; and impressions received from visits to Formosa, Indochina, and India.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Author / Creator
Bill Downs, Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Date Published / Released
1955
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
Chronoscope
Speaker / Narrator
James P. Richards, 1894-1979, Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Person Discussed
James P. Richards, 1894-1979
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military aid, National government, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
First Indochina War, 1946-1954
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Universal Newsreels, Release 17, February 26, 1947
in Universal Newsreels, Release 17 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1947, originally published 1947), 1 min
This newsreel features towns in Southeast Asia.
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This newsreel features towns in Southeast Asia.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
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INDUSTRIAL PEACE AIM OF ECONOMIC COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON--Eric Johnston, president of the Motion Picture Assn., and chairman of the Committee for Economic Development, points out need for industry-labor peace and urges adoption of committee's plan for an advisory group to aid the Pr...
This newsreel features towns in Southeast Asia.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
(illegible text)
INDUSTRIAL PEACE AIM OF ECONOMIC COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON--Eric Johnston, president of the Motion Picture Assn., and chairman of the Committee for Economic Development, points out need for industry-labor peace and urges adoption of committee's plan for an advisory group to aid the President.
ON THE INDO-CHINA FRONT
INDO-CHINA--French troops liberate a town in Annam after a bloody 47-day siege, freeing hundreds of terrified natives. In other parts of the strife-torn land, civilians are evacuated as bitter fighting continues.
YOUNG CHALLENGES RAILROADS (exclusive)
WASHINGTON--In a sweeping statement to the press, Robert R. Young, gadfly of the railroads, announces formation of the Federation for Railway Progress. He outlines the ills of our present system and points the way towards improvement.
THE ANIMAL CORNER
LION "QUADS" TAKE BOW
MEMPHIS--It's Big News in the zoo when Mama and Papa Lion present the world with four little cubs. The cuddly tykes frolic with a thrilled 7-year-old zoo visitor.
ANIMAL CIRCUS A WOW!
CHICAGO--Louis Tops puts his talented performers through their amusing paces--a crow that plays ball, a dog that skips rope, and a monkey that juggles!
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
WATER SKIING THRILLS
SEATTLE--Young water skiers of both sexes rush Spring this year and take to their skis behind high-powered speedboats. It's fast--and it's spectacular.
MOTORCYCLE RACE ON BEACH
DAYTONA BEACH--Down the Beach-Road the mechanical broncs burn up the hot sand in a gruelling 200-mi. classic that is replete with speed and spills.
HOGAN TOPS BRITISH GOLFER
SAN DIEGO--Ben Hogan, top money winner in the U. S., wins the World's Match Play championships from Dai Rees of Great Britain, six and four, to cop the $5,000 prize.
"CUBS" BEGIN TRAINING
SANTA CATALINA ISLAND--Manager Charlie Grimm and William Wrigley, Jr., get things underway at the Cubs Spring training camp. (Chicago only)
VOL. 20--17
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Date Written / Recorded
1947
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Albert A. Grobe, 1909-1990
Date Published / Released
1947-02-26, 1947
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Albert A. Grobe, 1909-1990
Topic / Theme
Towns, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
First Indochina War, 1946-1954
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Universal Newsreels, Release 421, December 11, 1952
in Universal Newsreels, Release 421 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1952, originally published 1952), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the war in Indochina.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 421 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1952, originally published 1952), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the war in Indochina.
Universal International Newsreel
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FRENCH STRIKE BACK IN INDO-CHINA WAR
INDO CHINA--French garrison forces brace for onslaught by 20,000 Reds. Their positions are over-run, but a savage counter-attack hurls back the Reds. A costly defeat for the...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the war in Indochina.
Universal International Newsreel
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FRENCH STRIKE BACK IN INDO-CHINA WAR
INDO CHINA--French garrison forces brace for onslaught by 20,000 Reds. Their positions are over-run, but a savage counter-attack hurls back the Reds. A costly defeat for the Viet Minh forces.
IKE EN ROUTE HOME
Aboard the U.S.S. Helena, President-elect Eisenhower continue policy planning with top advisors, en route home from his Korean visit.
FREIGHTER AGROUND
WASHINGTON--The S. S. Yorkmar is driven aground by pounding seas near Seattle. High and dry on the beach, the stranded freighter awaits refloating, weathering out the gale meanwhile.
PERON OPENS CONGRESS
ARGENTINA--Generalissimo Peron opens a special session of Congress, outlines special and economic reforms in a new five-year plan.
OPERATION MORALE
CALIFORNIA--The Navy films and records the voices of service men's loved ones in a program to bring Xmas cheer to men far from home. They'll see and hear wives and children in Yule greetings.
NEEDLEWORK CONTEST
NEWS YORK--Grand champions in 1952's national needlework contest display their trophies at the contest's finale. Three thousand entries are shown--including a fabulous crocheted U. S. flag.
COMMANDO CLIFF-HANGERS
MALTA -- Commando troops display more agility than mountain goats, negotiating a cliff-side handily in a spectacular demonstration of their skill.
BRITAIN EXPLODES A-BOMB
AUSTRALIA -- Britain explodes an atomic bomb in tests near the desolate Monte Bello islands--the third world power to posses atom weapons. A triumph for British science, the A-bomb produces an unusual cloud--possible indication of a new type bomb.
VOL. 25--NO. 421
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Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1952-12-11, 1952
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Battles, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
First Indochina War, 1946-1954
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Universal Newsreels, Release 429, January 8, 1953
in Universal Newsreels, Release 429 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1953, originally published 1953), 7 mins
THE WAR IN INDO-CHINA INDO-CHINA - Latest film from the fighting front in Indo-China, where the bitter struggle between the French and communist Viet Minh forces enter its 7th year. In a daring amphibious operation, the French land an attacking force behind the Red lines. EUROPE UNION BOOSTED HOLLAND AND ITALY - T...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 429 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1953, originally published 1953), 7 mins
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THE WAR IN INDO-CHINA INDO-CHINA - Latest film from the fighting front in Indo-China, where the bitter struggle between the French and communist Viet Minh forces enter its 7th year. In a daring amphibious operation, the French land an attacking force behind the Red lines. EUROPE UNION BOOSTED HOLLAND AND ITALY - The move for a united Europe gains momentum in three West Europe countries, Holland (where another city votes in favor of Union) and alo...
THE WAR IN INDO-CHINA INDO-CHINA - Latest film from the fighting front in Indo-China, where the bitter struggle between the French and communist Viet Minh forces enter its 7th year. In a daring amphibious operation, the French land an attacking force behind the Red lines. EUROPE UNION BOOSTED HOLLAND AND ITALY - The move for a united Europe gains momentum in three West Europe countries, Holland (where another city votes in favor of Union) and along the French-Italian border where boosters burn border posts in effigy. JAPS BOLSTER DEFENSES JAPAN - Aided by its former foe, (the United States) helps Japan strengthen her security forces, adding tanks to her security police, and training planes in her infant Air Force. A sovereign nation works toward goal of national security. NATURE STRIKES FRANCE FRANCE - Floods along the Marne River; snow along the Mediterranean: Nature strikes twin blows at France. The Marne flood is not unexpected, but a blizzard at Marseille really gives people pause. But the kids love every minute of it. POLIO POSTER KIDS WASHINGTON - President Truman greets Patricia and Pamela O'Neil, the new March of Dimes Poster Children. Your dimes aided these two youngsters back to health; now they dramatize the start of another fundraising drive. FUTURE FISTICS STARS (?) NEW YORK - Golden gloves preliminaries: Slam-bang action as young ring hopefuls exchange flying fists in a thrill-packed session. Some swift knock-outs and others take a little longer. But quick or slow, the ring-siders get their thrills worth.
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THE WAR IN INDO-CHINA
INDO-CHINA--Latest film from the fighting front in Indo-China, where the bitter struggle between the French and communist Viet Minh forces enters its 7th year. In a daring amphibious operation, the French land an attacking forces behind the Red lines.
EUROPE UNION BOOSTED
HOLLAND AND ITALY--The move for a united Europe gains momentum in three West Europe countries, Holland (where another city votes in favor of Union), and along the French-Italian border, where boosters burn border posts in effigy.
JAPS BOLSTER DEFENSES
JAPAN -- Aided by a former foe (the U.S.) Japan strengthen her security forces, adding tanks to her security police, and training planes to her infant Air Force. A sovereign nation works toward goal of national security.
POLIO POSTER KIDS
WASHINGTON--Pres. Truman greets Patricia and Pamela O'Neil, the new March of Dimes Poster Children. Your dimes aided these two youngsters back to health; now they dramatize start of another fund-raising drive.
NATURE STRIKES FRANCE
FRANCE--Floods along the Marne River; (illegible text) along the Mediterranean: Nature strikes (illegible text) blows at France. The Marne flood is not (illegible text), but a blizzard at Marseille really (illegible text) people pause. But the kids love every (illegible text) of it.
FUTURE FISTIC STARS (?)
NEW YORK -- Golden gloves prelimina(illegible text) Slam-bang action as young ring hope(illegible text) change flying fists in a thrill-packed (illegible text) Some swift knock-outs, and others take (illegible text) longer. But quick or slow, the ring(illegible text) their thrills worth.
VOL. (illegible text)--NO. 429
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Date Written / Recorded
1953
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1953-01-08, 1953
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Fundraising, Polio, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1953 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
Historical Event
First Indochina War, 1946-1954
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Universal Newsreels, Release 515, November 5, 1953
in Universal Newsreels, Release 515 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1953, originally published 1953), 7 mins
This newsreel features airplane accidents, military parades, and religious beliefs.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 515 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1953, originally published 1953), 7 mins
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This newsreel features airplane accidents, military parades, and religious beliefs.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
U. N. TROOPS PARADE AS RIDGWAY VISITS KOREA
KOREA--U. S. Chief of Staff General Matthew Ridgway revisits Korea. After a visit to President Syngman Rhee, he reviews crack troops of the U.N. forces in the most impressive dress parade since Korean war began.
FRENCH FIGHT OUT OF INDO-CHINA RED TRAP...
This newsreel features airplane accidents, military parades, and religious beliefs.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
U. N. TROOPS PARADE AS RIDGWAY VISITS KOREA
KOREA--U. S. Chief of Staff General Matthew Ridgway revisits Korea. After a visit to President Syngman Rhee, he reviews crack troops of the U.N. forces in the most impressive dress parade since Korean war began.
FRENCH FIGHT OUT OF INDO-CHINA RED TRAP
INDO-CHINA--Dramatic action scenes as French and Viet Namese forces battle out of a Red ambush. Aided by fighter-bombers, they rout the Reds in this jungle battle--another hard won victory in a costly war.
ARMY SALVAGES BATTLE DEBRIS
KOREA--Tons of shellcases, a fortune in brass and steel scrap, is loaded for shipment to reclamation in U.S. mills. Tanks, bulldozers, and other battle-damaged and service worn equipment, is reconditioned like new in Japan depots--saving millions for U.S. taxpayers.
STYLES ON SHIPBOARD
NEW YORK--A bevy of beauties promenades on the new Italian liner Andrea Doria, displaying new silhouettes and fabrics in fashions created by Leonard Arkin.
NATIONAL HORSE SHOW
NEW YORK -- Opening night of the National Horse Show draws a gala crowd of high society. Featured on the tanbark is an unusual competition in the jump-off between two young Canadian and English equestriennes. Canada's Mounties perform their Coronation Ride for a colorful climax to the evening.
SCORPION JET SHOWS STING
CALIFORNIA--America's newest jet interceptor, the "Scorpion," shows its sting, a death-dealing battery of 104 air-to-air rockets that spell destruction for any foe.
MARIE DIONNE ENTERS CONVENT
CANADA -- Marie Dionne, one of the famed quintuplets, forsakes the material world for the spiritual. A touching farewell with her family as she enters the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament Convent.
SCENE OF VISION THRONGED
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--50,000 of the devout crowd into Fairmount Park where children reportedly saw a vision of the Virgin Mary. A bush on the spot has been converted into a shrine--hung with dozens of rosaries and miraculous medals.
VOL. 26--NO. 515
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Date Written / Recorded
1953
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1953-11-05, 1953
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military parades, Religious beliefs, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1953 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
Historical Event
Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, First Indochina War, 1946-1954
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Universal Newsreels, Release 545, February 19, 1954
in Universal Newsreels, Release 545 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1954, originally published 1954), 8 mins
FRENCH FACE CRUCIAL TEST IN 8-YEAR WAR INDO-CHINA - Defense Minister Rene Plevin arrives to survey the mounting crisis in the war with the Reds. Elsewhere, on all colonial fronts, training is stepped up for troops that may be skipped to the strategic theatre of war. SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR SHOWS UNITED STATES AIR POWE...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 545 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1954, originally published 1954), 8 mins
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FRENCH FACE CRUCIAL TEST IN 8-YEAR WAR INDO-CHINA - Defense Minister Rene Plevin arrives to survey the mounting crisis in the war with the Reds. Elsewhere, on all colonial fronts, training is stepped up for troops that may be skipped to the strategic theatre of war. SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR SHOWS UNITED STATES AIR POWER PANAMA - President Remon and other Latin American dignitaries visit a group of United States jets and other craft beginning a 30-day...
FRENCH FACE CRUCIAL TEST IN 8-YEAR WAR INDO-CHINA - Defense Minister Rene Plevin arrives to survey the mounting crisis in the war with the Reds. Elsewhere, on all colonial fronts, training is stepped up for troops that may be skipped to the strategic theatre of war. SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR SHOWS UNITED STATES AIR POWER PANAMA - President Remon and other Latin American dignitaries visit a group of United States jets and other craft beginning a 30-day tour of eleven Central and South American nations. OIL FIRE IN SEOUL KOREA - Men of United Nations and Republic of Korea forces battle a furious blaze in a large oil distribution point. Explosions of burning fuel hamper fire-fighters, but hours later, flames are controlled. COLONEL SCHWABLE HEARING VIRGINIA - Marine Colonel Frank Schwable faces a court of inquiry for his conduct in Korea. He's admitted confessing to germ warfare while under torture as a Red Prisoner of War. The court will decide whether he must face court martial. CRUSADE FOR FREEDOM DRIVE ILLINOIS - The balloons that carry Crusade for Freedom messages over the Iron Curtain float over Springfield as part of a civic drive to aid the organization. CRASH TESTS WRECK CAR CALIFORNIA - Spectacular crash tests wreck old cars to yield valuable data from dummy passengers. Grim results from smashes point the way to greater road safety. MARATHON ON ICE HOLLAND - Thousands line the banks of frozen canals to watch the skating marathon, a 124 mile grind along the ice. Flares light a night start, 7 1/2 hours later, the finish is reached. FRENCH SKI MEET FRANCE - The cream of the nation's ski speedsters flash down the slopes of one of the continent's most grueling downhill courses. Only the best, and luckiest, reach the finish. UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL OPENS MODERN CAPITAL HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Film officials, distributors, and exhibitors gather for the opening of Universal's new home in Washington, embodying the ultimate in design for film exchange buildings.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
FRENCH FACE CRUCIAL TEST IN 8-YEAR WAR
INDO-CHINA--Defense Minister Rene Plevin arrives to survey the mounting crisis in the war with the Reds. Elsewhere, on all colonial fronts, training is stepped up for troops that may be shipped to the strategic theatre of war.
SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR SHOWS U.S. AIR POWER
PANAMA -- President Remon and other Latin American dignitaries visit a group of U.S. jets and other craft beginning a 30 day tour of eleven Central and South American nations.
OIL FIRE IN SEOUL
KOREA -- Men of United Nations and ROK forces battle a furious blaze in a large oil distribution point. Explosions of burning fuel hamper fire-fighters, but hours later, flames are controlled.
COL. SCHWABLE HEARING
VIRGINIA -- Marine Colonel Frank Schwable faces a court of inquiry for his conduct in Korea. He's admitted confessing to germ warfare while under torture as a Red POW. The court will decide whether he must face court-martial.
CRUSADE FOR FREEDOM DRIVE
ILLINOIS--The balloons that carry Crusade for Freedom messages over the Iron Curtain float over Springfield as part of a civic drive to aid the organization.
CRASH TESTS WRECK CAR
CALIFORNIA--Spectacular crash tests wreck old cars to yield valuable data from dummy passengers. Grim results from smashes point the way to greater road safety.
MARATHON ON ICE
HOLLAND -- Thousands line the banks of frozen canals to watch the skating marathon, a 124 mile grind along the ice. Flares light a night start, 7 1/2 hours later, the finish is reached.
FRENCH SKI MEET
FRANCE--The cream of the nation's ski speedsters flash down the slopes of one of the continent's most gruelling downhill courses. Only the best, and luckiest, reach the finish.
U-I OPENS MODERN CAPITAL HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Film officials, distributors, and exhibitors gather for the opening of Universal's new home in Washington, embodying the ultimate in design for film exchange buildings. (Washington, D.C. only)
VOL. 27--NO. 545
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Date Written / Recorded
1954
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1954-02-19, 1954
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Wildfires, International relations, War crimes, Prisoners of war, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Historical Event
First Indochina War, 1946-1954
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Vietnam: A Television History, Vietnam Interview: Bui Tin, Part 1
produced by WGBH Boston, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 2011, originally published 1981), 29 mins
Bui Tin, a former People’s Army of Vietnam Colonel and Vietnamese dissident recounts the arrival of the Chinese army in 1945 and the changes to the Viet Minh following the victory of the Chinese Revolution. Bui Tin also recalls his service in the 304th division and the victory at Dien Bien Phu which led to Vietna...
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produced by WGBH Boston, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 2011, originally published 1981), 29 mins
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Bui Tin, a former Peoples Army of Vietnam Colonel and Vietnamese dissident recounts the arrival of the Chinese army in 1945 and the changes to the Viet Minh following the victory of the Chinese Revolution. Bui Tin also recalls his service in the 304th division and the victory at Dien Bien Phu which led to Vietnam being divided into south and north territories. Also discussed is the reasoning behind the eventual decision to escalate the war.
Date Written / Recorded
1981-02-20
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
WGBH Boston
Date Published / Released
1981, 2011
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Vietnam: A Television History
Person Discussed
Bui Tin, 1927-
Topic / Theme
War, Military personnel, Military occupation, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, War and Violence, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Vietnamese, Chinese, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of WGBH Boston.
Historical Event
Vietnam War, 1956-1975, First Indochina War, 1946-1954
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Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Pham Duy, 1982
in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1982, originally published 1982), 15 mins
Pham Duy is a Vietnamese musician who fought in the Viet Minh against the French, but later became disenchanted with Communism and left Vietnam to live in the United States. He briefly describes the hardships under French rule, and why he was moved to write songs for the resistance. He sings some of his more famou...
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Pham Duy is a Vietnamese musician who fought in the Viet Minh against the French, but later became disenchanted with Communism and left Vietnam to live in the United States. He briefly describes the hardships under French rule, and why he was moved to write songs for the resistance. He sings some of his more famous songs, and explains the lyrical meanings contained in them. He finally explains why he could not support the Communists despite his a...
Pham Duy is a Vietnamese musician who fought in the Viet Minh against the French, but later became disenchanted with Communism and left Vietnam to live in the United States. He briefly describes the hardships under French rule, and why he was moved to write songs for the resistance. He sings some of his more famous songs, and explains the lyrical meanings contained in them. He finally explains why he could not support the Communists despite his association with the Viet Minh.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Vietnam: A Television History
Topic / Theme
Communism, Imperialism, Songs, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of WGBH Boston.
Historical Event
Vietnam War, 1956-1975, First Indochina War, 1946-1954
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