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Big Picture, Episode 257, Engineer Mission
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 257 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
Our camera turns to the Corps of Engineers to tell the story of past and present accomplishments and what the Army Engineers mean to our nation in peace and war. The Corps of Engineers is now 179 years old with a proud record of service behind it. But as this film presentation shows, there is nothing old about its...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 257 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
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Our camera turns to the Corps of Engineers to tell the story of past and present accomplishments and what the Army Engineers mean to our nation in peace and war. The Corps of Engineers is now 179 years old with a proud record of service behind it. But as this film presentation shows, there is nothing old about its spirit as its personnel, both civilian and military, look forward eagerly to future accomplishments.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Construction, Military engineering, Military training, Transportation, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 258, This is First Army
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 258 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
All Americans are vitally interested in the defense of their country. And for those who live in the Northeastern portion of America, it is only natural that they be particularly interested in the Army which is based in that section -- the First Army. THE BIG PICTURE cameras roam through the eight states which are...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 258 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
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All Americans are vitally interested in the defense of their country. And for those who live in the Northeastern portion of America, it is only natural that they be particularly interested in the Army which is based in that section -- the First Army. THE BIG PICTURE cameras roam through the eight states which are included in the First Army's territory, to see and hear what it is doing. First stop is America's largest city where Lieutenant John Mo...
All Americans are vitally interested in the defense of their country. And for those who live in the Northeastern portion of America, it is only natural that they be particularly interested in the Army which is based in that section -- the First Army. THE BIG PICTURE cameras roam through the eight states which are included in the First Army's territory, to see and hear what it is doing. First stop is America's largest city where Lieutenant John Mortimer begins the guided tour.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Mortimer, 1923-2009
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
John Mortimer, 1923-2009
Topic / Theme
Armies, Military life, Military training, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 260, This is Third Army
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 260 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 29 mins
This is another first-hand report on one of our continental armies as seen through the lens of THE BIG PICTURE camera. Television audiences will see and hear soldiers of America's ground forces at work in Third Army which covers an area in the Southeastern portion of the United States. Viewers will visit with Para...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 260 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 29 mins
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This is another first-hand report on one of our continental armies as seen through the lens of THE BIG PICTURE camera. Television audiences will see and hear soldiers of America's ground forces at work in Third Army which covers an area in the Southeastern portion of the United States. Viewers will visit with Paratrooper, Signal and Military Police training Units and learn how soldiers were assigned and trained in these various types of duty.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Mortimer, 1923-2009
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
John Mortimer, 1923-2009
Topic / Theme
Military life, Military personnel, Military training, Paratroops, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 261, This is Fourth Army
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 261 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
This is the fourth program in a special series of guided tours through the continental armies of America. In this film presentation, THE BIG PICTURE camera travels through the area of Fourth Army. The marked contrast between the Army today, which employs weapons such as guided missiles, and that of a century ago,...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 261 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
Description
This is the fourth program in a special series of guided tours through the continental armies of America. In this film presentation, THE BIG PICTURE camera travels through the area of Fourth Army. The marked contrast between the Army today, which employs weapons such as guided missiles, and that of a century ago, can be clearly seen as many historic relics of Americans' westward expansion are visited. Coverage will be given to the big guns of the...
This is the fourth program in a special series of guided tours through the continental armies of America. In this film presentation, THE BIG PICTURE camera travels through the area of Fourth Army. The marked contrast between the Army today, which employs weapons such as guided missiles, and that of a century ago, can be clearly seen as many historic relics of Americans' westward expansion are visited. Coverage will be given to the big guns of the Artillery, to the development and testing of guided missiles and to the training program of Army Aviation.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Mortimer, 1923-2009
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
John Mortimer, 1923-2009
Topic / Theme
Military life, Military personnel, Military training, Weapons testing, Battle of the Alamo, San Antonio, TX, February 23-March 6, 1836, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 262, This is Fifth Army
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 262 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
In area, the largest of our continental armies, Fifth Army sprawls over thirteen states. Its activities are many and television viewers will learn the answers to such questions as: How long can a man stand the cold at the top of a snow-capped mountain? Which is the best kind of leather for a soldier's shoes? Which...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 262 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
Description
In area, the largest of our continental armies, Fifth Army sprawls over thirteen states. Its activities are many and television viewers will learn the answers to such questions as: How long can a man stand the cold at the top of a snow-capped mountain? Which is the best kind of leather for a soldier's shoes? Which kind of special training would a man receive as a member of Aggressor Force?
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Mortimer, 1923-2009
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
John Mortimer, 1923-2009
Topic / Theme
Dogs, Military life, Military personnel, Military training, Mules, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 263, This is Sixth Army
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 263 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
For the past five programs, THE BIG PICTURE camera has been roaming throughout America, picking out the highlights of the principal units and installations of our continental armies. In this last film presentation from this group of six, the camera swings to a coast of America--the Pacific. This is a conducted tou...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 263 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
Description
For the past five programs, THE BIG PICTURE camera has been roaming throughout America, picking out the highlights of the principal units and installations of our continental armies. In this last film presentation from this group of six, the camera swings to a coast of America--the Pacific. This is a conducted tour of Sixth Army. In area, Sixth Army touches our neighbor to the North, Canada, and on the Southern extremity, it borders Mexico.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Mortimer, 1923-2009
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
John Mortimer, 1923-2009
Topic / Theme
Chemical warfare, Language and linguistics, Military life, Military personnel, Military training, Weapons testing, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 264, Pictorial Report Number 7
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 264 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
This video covers three subjects, the first dealing with the role of the Army Chaplain in combat. His is the task of keeping faith alive under the most difficult of conditions. The second story is from Europe and viewers will see an example of how the Army makes use of the scientific method in the detection of cri...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 264 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
Description
This video covers three subjects, the first dealing with the role of the Army Chaplain in combat. His is the task of keeping faith alive under the most difficult of conditions. The second story is from Europe and viewers will see an example of how the Army makes use of the scientific method in the detection of crime. Finally, our camera swings to Europe and Korea and a very unique school in the United States for bomb disposal students. THE BIG PI...
This video covers three subjects, the first dealing with the role of the Army Chaplain in combat. His is the task of keeping faith alive under the most difficult of conditions. The second story is from Europe and viewers will see an example of how the Army makes use of the scientific method in the detection of crime. Finally, our camera swings to Europe and Korea and a very unique school in the United States for bomb disposal students. THE BIG PICTURE shows that in addition to the physical ruin left in the wake of war, seeds for further destruction are oftentimes found which require trained military personnel capable of ferreting out these destructive seeds and removing them before the damage is done.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Criminal investigations, Military life, Military morale, Military personnel, Religion, Military explosives, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 265, TV in the Army
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 265 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
In these days, the safety of our nation and those of the entire free world depends upon American military strength. One of the main sources of our military strength lies in the constant development of newer and better tools of warfare. In this program, one of the most unique and versatile devices now being used by...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 265 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
Description
In these days, the safety of our nation and those of the entire free world depends upon American military strength. One of the main sources of our military strength lies in the constant development of newer and better tools of warfare. In this program, one of the most unique and versatile devices now being used by the Army is shown--television. The military possibilities of television are many and promising. Some, as are shown, have already prove...
In these days, the safety of our nation and those of the entire free world depends upon American military strength. One of the main sources of our military strength lies in the constant development of newer and better tools of warfare. In this program, one of the most unique and versatile devices now being used by the Army is shown--television. The military possibilities of television are many and promising. Some, as are shown, have already proven themselves; others are yet to be tested. Whatever the possibilities, the Army continues to explore all avenues open to it by military television.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Telecommunications, Military life, Military personnel, Military training, Weapons and ordnance, Specialty education, Television, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 266, Exercise Flash Burn
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 266 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
In recent months, in the press, over the radio, and on television, the American people have heard of the new and awesome developments in warfare which put modern muscle in the Army. Such muscle is the 280mm cannon, the Honest John artillery rocket and the Corporal, a long-range guided missile. Such modern muscle i...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 266 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1953), 28 mins
Description
In recent months, in the press, over the radio, and on television, the American people have heard of the new and awesome developments in warfare which put modern muscle in the Army. Such muscle is the 280mm cannon, the Honest John artillery rocket and the Corporal, a long-range guided missile. Such modern muscle is tactical television and air delivery of masses of men and their equipment. In "Exercise Flash Burn" viewers see what happens when our...
In recent months, in the press, over the radio, and on television, the American people have heard of the new and awesome developments in warfare which put modern muscle in the Army. Such muscle is the 280mm cannon, the Honest John artillery rocket and the Corporal, a long-range guided missile. Such modern muscle is tactical television and air delivery of masses of men and their equipment. In "Exercise Flash Burn" viewers see what happens when our forces are attacked by an aggressor and how these weapons are employed on the battlefield. For this issue the Big picture takes its audience to a deserted area in North Carolina for the answer.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Telecommunications, Military personnel, Military training, Weapons and ordnance, Television, Paratroops, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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Big Picture, Episode 267, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) -- Partners in Peace
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 267 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1954), 28 mins
Signal Corps cameramen cover our participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a new and revolutionary development in American history. This is a factual report with swiftly moving scenes and exciting narrative on how our country, in the last forty years, has thrown its full economic and military power...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 267 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1954), 28 mins
Description
Signal Corps cameramen cover our participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a new and revolutionary development in American history. This is a factual report with swiftly moving scenes and exciting narrative on how our country, in the last forty years, has thrown its full economic and military power into a deadly struggle to prevent the triumph of a dangerous aggressor in Western Europe. Never before has this country committed herse...
Signal Corps cameramen cover our participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a new and revolutionary development in American history. This is a factual report with swiftly moving scenes and exciting narrative on how our country, in the last forty years, has thrown its full economic and military power into a deadly struggle to prevent the triumph of a dangerous aggressor in Western Europe. Never before has this country committed herself to go to the aid of a country outside this hemisphere under attack--never before have we received similar guarantees from other countries. In this film presentation, viewers learn how the morale and self confidence of European peoples and their armies have risen far above the low level of 1949, thereby taking much of the steam out of communist propaganda.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969, Stuart Queen
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military maneuvers, Military personnel, Military training, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
Archive Collection / Provenance
Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111)
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