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United News, Release 1, 1942
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. General Marshall reviews graduates. 2. 'Flying Tigers' in China; General Chennault. 3. Men of Houston, Texas, enlist in the Navy in retribution of the sinking of the Houston. 4. Mexico City urges Camacho to enter the war; war is declared. 5. A Brit...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. General Marshall reviews graduates. 2. 'Flying Tigers' in China; General Chennault. 3. Men of Houston, Texas, enlist in the Navy in retribution of the sinking of the Houston. 4. Mexico City urges Camacho to enter the war; war is declared. 5. A British convoy carries tanks to Russia. 6. Generals Ralph Royce and George Brett on flying missions in the Pacific. 7. Roosevelt reviews a...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. General Marshall reviews graduates. 2. 'Flying Tigers' in China; General Chennault. 3. Men of Houston, Texas, enlist in the Navy in retribution of the sinking of the Houston. 4. Mexico City urges Camacho to enter the war; war is declared. 5. A British convoy carries tanks to Russia. 6. Generals Ralph Royce and George Brett on flying missions in the Pacific. 7. Roosevelt reviews a military parade in Washington, D.C.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: June 4, 1942 Contents Sheet No. 1
1) West Point sends her men to war
Gen. Marshall awards diplomas to and reviews graduates.
2) U. S. Chinese Air Force blasts Japs !
shows scenes of "Flying Tigers" in China. Shows Gen. Chennault.
3) Navy Volunteers flock to colors!
men of Houston, Texas, enlist in the Navy in retribution of the sinking of the cruiser Houston. Shows the Houston.
4) Mexico joins United Nations in war on Axis
citizens of Mexico City urge President Camacho to enter the war. He addresses the Chamber of Deputies and war is declared.
5) U.S.S.R. gets British tanks via convoy !
a British convoy carries tanks to Russia.
6) Flying Generals on Anzac Patrol !
shows Gens. Ralph Royce and George Brett on flying missions in the Pacific.
7) President leads U.S. in salute to war heroes !
President Roosevelt reviews a military parade in Washington, D.C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-06-04, 1942
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military reinforcements, Soldiers, War, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 3, 1942
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Molotov boards a plane in Washington, D.C. 2. Secretary Hull and Ambassador Litvinov sign a lend-lease agreement. 3. Grand Coulee dam is opened. 4. President greets King George II of Greece at the White House. 5. Women war workers leave their child...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Molotov boards a plane in Washington, D.C. 2. Secretary Hull and Ambassador Litvinov sign a lend-lease agreement. 3. Grand Coulee dam is opened. 4. President greets King George II of Greece at the White House. 5. Women war workers leave their children in nursery schools. 6. U.S. bombers ferried to Canada. 7. Scrap metal drives. 8. Allied troops parade in New York City.
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Molotov boards a plane in Washington, D.C. 2. Secretary Hull and Ambassador Litvinov sign a lend-lease agreement. 3. Grand Coulee dam is opened. 4. President greets King George II of Greece at the White House. 5. Women war workers leave their children in nursery schools. 6. U.S. bombers ferried to Canada. 7. Scrap metal drives. 8. Allied troops parade in New York City.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: June 18, 1942 Contents Sheet No. 3
1) Soviet commissar Molotov's secret visit to U. S.
Molotov boards a plane at the Washington, D.C., airport. Shows Sec. of State Hull.
2) World's mightiest waterfall begins working for U. S.
Sec. Hull and Ambassador Litvinov sign a lend-lease agreement.
3) King George sees Roosevelt on aid to fighting Greeks
Grand Coulee dam is opened.
4) Child nurseries release woman for war work
President and Mrs. Roosevelt greet King George II of Greece at the White House.
5) Canada/U. S. Ferry Command delivers bombers overseas
women war workers leave their children in nursery schools. Shows scenes at the schools and in industry.
6) U. S. wins battle of metals for war production
U.S. bombers are ferried to Canada.
7) America stages greatest military parade in history
shows tin cans saved in scrap metal drives. Includes shots of aluminum being processed.
allied troops parade in New York City.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-06-18, 1942
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Dams, Military parades, War, War materiel, Women in workforce, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 4, 1942
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Equipment and supplies are unloaded. 2. Navy nurses model summer uniforms; women join the WAC; WAC Colonel Oveta C. Hobby; women dispatch carriers ride motorcycles. 3. A track meet at Madison Square Garden. 4. How V-Mail is handled. 5. A Japanese c...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Equipment and supplies are unloaded. 2. Navy nurses model summer uniforms; women join the WAC; WAC Colonel Oveta C. Hobby; women dispatch carriers ride motorcycles. 3. A track meet at Madison Square Garden. 4. How V-Mail is handled. 5. A Japanese cruiser burns during a naval fight near Midway; Admiral Nimitz presents decorations; bombers are manufactured; midshipmen graduate and p...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Equipment and supplies are unloaded. 2. Navy nurses model summer uniforms; women join the WAC; WAC Colonel Oveta C. Hobby; women dispatch carriers ride motorcycles. 3. A track meet at Madison Square Garden. 4. How V-Mail is handled. 5. A Japanese cruiser burns during a naval fight near Midway; Admiral Nimitz presents decorations; bombers are manufactured; midshipmen graduate and parade at Annapolis.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: June 25, 1942 Contents Sheet No. 4
1) U.S. rushes new bases in Pacific
equipment and supplies are unloaded.
2) New roles for women in war !
Navy nurses model summer uniforms. Women join the WAC; shows the WAC Col. Oveta C. Hobby. Women dispatch carriers ride motorcycles.
3) Sport fans hail big athletic meet
shows a track meet at Madison Square Garden.
4) Soldiers get mail via movie film
shows how V-mail is handled.
5) U. S. victory at Midway filmed under fire
a Japanese cruiser burns during a naval fight near Midway. Adm. Nimitz presents decorations. Bombers are manufactured. Midshipmen graduate and parade at Annapolis.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-06-25, 1942
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Gender roles, War, Battle of Midway, June 3-6, 1942, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 5, 1942
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill meet at the White House and then view a mass parachute drop. 2. The Red Cross provides food as refugee children debark in New York City. 3. Seven brothers and their father (all Navy men) pose on a cruiser....
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill meet at the White House and then view a mass parachute drop. 2. The Red Cross provides food as refugee children debark in New York City. 3. Seven brothers and their father (all Navy men) pose on a cruiser. 4. Air Force gunners assemble and disassemble guns; simulated aerial combat. 5. President Roosevelt and his cabinet greet King Peter of...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill meet at the White House and then view a mass parachute drop. 2. The Red Cross provides food as refugee children debark in New York City. 3. Seven brothers and their father (all Navy men) pose on a cruiser. 4. Air Force gunners assemble and disassemble guns; simulated aerial combat. 5. President Roosevelt and his cabinet greet King Peter of Yugoslavia at the White House; Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana meet in Canada. 6. Tanks roll off an assembly line, are loaded on trains and planes, and advance in combat.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: July 2, 1942 Contents Sheet No. 5
1) U. S. reveals armed might for Churchill
President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill meet at the White House and then view a mass parachute drop.
2) Youngest refugees find haven in U. S.
the Red Cross provides food as refugee children debark in New York City.
3) Home town hails Navy family of 8
seven brothers and their father (all Navy men) pose on a cruiser.
4) Gunners train to man U. S. bombers
Air Force gunners assemble and disassemble guns. Shows simulated aerial combat.
5) America welcomes royalty in exile
President Roosevelt and his cabinet greet King Peter of Yugoslavia at the White House. Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana meet in Canada.
6) Tanks by the thousands roll off the line !
tanks roll off an assembly line, are loaded on trains and planes, and advance in combat.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-07-02, 1942
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
International relations, War, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 7, 1942
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. A town in Illinois is officially renamed Lidice. 2. The wreckage of Japanese submarines is raised from Australian harbor. 3. Timber is felled in Canada. 4. Cowboys ride at a California rodeo. 5. Flashbacks show scenes of five years of war in China....
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. A town in Illinois is officially renamed Lidice. 2. The wreckage of Japanese submarines is raised from Australian harbor. 3. Timber is felled in Canada. 4. Cowboys ride at a California rodeo. 5. Flashbacks show scenes of five years of war in China. 6. Jeeps roll from an assembly line. 7. Generals Doolittle and Arnold decorate fliers; a practice bombing mission.
UNITED NEWS
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. A town in Illinois is officially renamed Lidice. 2. The wreckage of Japanese submarines is raised from Australian harbor. 3. Timber is felled in Canada. 4. Cowboys ride at a California rodeo. 5. Flashbacks show scenes of five years of war in China. 6. Jeeps roll from an assembly line. 7. Generals Doolittle and Arnold decorate fliers; a practice bombing mission.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: July 16, 1942 Contents Sheet No. 7
1) Martyred Czech village lives again in U. S.
a town in Illinois is officially renamed Lidice.
2) Latest war films from Australia !
the wreckage of Japanese submarines is raised from an Australian harbor.
3) Canada's logging industry rushes timber to war
timber is felled in Canada, floated down river, and cut in a sawmill.
4) Wild west rodeo thrills soldiers
cowboys ride horses and steers in a California rodeo.
5) China plans army of 26,000,000 in 6th year of war !
Chiang Kai-shek reviews troops in China. Flashbacks show scenes of five years of war in China.
6) Army scout cars ready for action
jeeps roll from an assembly line and are tested.
7) Tokyo raiders win medals for valor
Gens. Doolittle and Arnold decorate fliers. Shows a practice bombing mission.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-07-16, 1942
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Logging, Military heroism, War, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 8, 1942
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Japanese planes attack a troop convoy off New Guinea; the aircraft carrier Yorktown is bombed off Midway Island. 2. Brazilians are inducted into the army; U.S. and Guatemalan troops parade. 3. An ice carnival in New York City. 4. Planes fly in a pr...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Japanese planes attack a troop convoy off New Guinea; the aircraft carrier Yorktown is bombed off Midway Island. 2. Brazilians are inducted into the army; U.S. and Guatemalan troops parade. 3. An ice carnival in New York City. 4. Planes fly in a practice bombing mission; marines learn to swim in the ocean. 5. U.S. troops and equipment are unloaded at a port in India; a camel carav...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Japanese planes attack a troop convoy off New Guinea; the aircraft carrier Yorktown is bombed off Midway Island. 2. Brazilians are inducted into the army; U.S. and Guatemalan troops parade. 3. An ice carnival in New York City. 4. Planes fly in a practice bombing mission; marines learn to swim in the ocean. 5. U.S. troops and equipment are unloaded at a port in India; a camel caravan carries supplies into Burma as Indian troops move up through jungle terrain.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: July 23, 1942 Contents Sheet No. 8
1) War in the Pacific !
Japanese planes attack a troop convoy off New Guinea. Antiaircraft guns repulse the enemy and the convoy unloads at Port Moresby. The aircraft carrier Yorktown is bombed off Midway Island.
2) Pan/American solidarity !
Brazilians are inducted en masse into the army in Rio de Janeiro. U.S. and Guatemalan troops parade in Guatemala City.
3) Ice carnival in New York !
shows an ice carnival in Rockefeller Center, N.Y. City.
4) Training an Army !
navigators check their courses as planes fly in a practice bombing mission. Marines learn to swim in the ocean.
5) U. S. troops in India !
U.S. troops and equipment are unloaded at a port in India. A camel caravan carries supplies into Burma as Indian troops move up through jungle terrain.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-07-23, 1942
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Brazilian people, Military bases, Military training, War, Battle of Midway, June 3-6, 1942, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Brazilians, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 10, 1942
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The aircraft carrier Essex is launched. 2. Henry Ford, on his 79th birthday, inspects the first Ford automobile manufactured. 3. Old automobiles race across the Connecticut countryside. 4. Americans pray in a cathedral. 5. Tanks are manufactured an...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The aircraft carrier Essex is launched. 2. Henry Ford, on his 79th birthday, inspects the first Ford automobile manufactured. 3. Old automobiles race across the Connecticut countryside. 4. Americans pray in a cathedral. 5. Tanks are manufactured and tested. 6. Nazi spies are tried in the Supreme Court; F.B.I. agents with incendiary devices carried by the Germans who landed on the...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The aircraft carrier Essex is launched. 2. Henry Ford, on his 79th birthday, inspects the first Ford automobile manufactured. 3. Old automobiles race across the Connecticut countryside. 4. Americans pray in a cathedral. 5. Tanks are manufactured and tested. 6. Nazi spies are tried in the Supreme Court; F.B.I. agents with incendiary devices carried by the Germans who landed on the Atlantic shore from a submarine; J. Edgar Hoover; Attorney General Biddle. 7. Flyers don high altitude suits and fly in the stratosphere.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: August 6, 1942 Contents Sheet No. 10
1) U.S. launches new aircraft carrier
the aircraft carrier Essex is launched.
2) Henry Ford's 79th birthday party
Henry Ford, on his 79th birthday, inspects the first Ford automobile manufactured.
3) Old autos baring thrills of past
old automobiles race across the Connecticut countryside.
4) Pilgrims to holy shrine find peace
Americans pray in a cathedral.
5) Army's newest tanks in action
tanks are manufactured and tested.
6) Military court metes justice to Nazi spies
Nazi spies are tried in the Supreme Court. Shows F.B.I. agents with incendiary devices carried by the Germans who landed on the Atlantic shore from a submarine. Personages: John Edgar Hoover; Atty. General Biddle.
7) Air maneuvers in the stratosphere
flyers don high altitude suits and fly in the stratosphere.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-08-06, 1942
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
War, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 11, 1942
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Tractors and bulldozers clear forests in Canada for the Alcan Highway. 2. Speed boats in California. 3. A transport plane is tested. 4. Dutch Marines man coastal guns at Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana. 5. U.S. troops presented in a Detroit arena. 6. Aeri...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Tractors and bulldozers clear forests in Canada for the Alcan Highway. 2. Speed boats in California. 3. A transport plane is tested. 4. Dutch Marines man coastal guns at Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana. 5. U.S. troops presented in a Detroit arena. 6. Aerial gunners in an air show. 7. Australian pilots test planes in New Guinea.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation REL...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Tractors and bulldozers clear forests in Canada for the Alcan Highway. 2. Speed boats in California. 3. A transport plane is tested. 4. Dutch Marines man coastal guns at Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana. 5. U.S. troops presented in a Detroit arena. 6. Aerial gunners in an air show. 7. Australian pilots test planes in New Guinea.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: August 13, 1942 Contents Sheet No. 11
1) U. S. and Canada push strategic Alaska Highway
tractors and bulldozers clear forest lands in Canada for the Alcan Highway.
2) Speedboats race for gold trophy
speed boats race in California.
3) Mightiest troop carrier testesd !
a transport plane carrying troops and supplies is tested.
4) Free Dutch still fight
Dutch Marines man coastal guns at Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana, where bauxite is shipped on U. N. ships. A sub chaser is presented to Queen Wilhelmina by President Roosevelt at the Washington, D.C., Navy Yard.
5) Spectacular Army show thrills U. S.
U.S. troops present a sham battle in a Detroit arena.
6) Army gunners in mass promotion
aerial gunners demonstrate their skill in an air show.
7) U. S. planes speed Anzac daredevils
Australian pilots test Kittyhawk planes in New Guinea.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-08-13, 1942
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
War, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 12, 1942
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 9 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Marines train in the U.S. and set up an operations post in the Pacific. Admiral Byrd. 2. Women make dirigibles; a pipe line is laid from Texas to Illinois; ships are launched in Maine; children camp in New Jersey. 3. Philippine soldiers train in Ca...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 9 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Marines train in the U.S. and set up an operations post in the Pacific. Admiral Byrd. 2. Women make dirigibles; a pipe line is laid from Texas to Illinois; ships are launched in Maine; children camp in New Jersey. 3. Philippine soldiers train in California. 4. The 'Flying Tigers' in China become part of the Army Air Forces. Wings and insignias are presented to the airmen. General...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Marines train in the U.S. and set up an operations post in the Pacific. Admiral Byrd. 2. Women make dirigibles; a pipe line is laid from Texas to Illinois; ships are launched in Maine; children camp in New Jersey. 3. Philippine soldiers train in California. 4. The 'Flying Tigers' in China become part of the Army Air Forces. Wings and insignias are presented to the airmen. General Chennault
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: August 20, 1942 Contents Sheet No. 12
1) U. S. Marines battle Japs in Pacific !
Marines train in the U.S. and set up an operations post in the Pacific. Shows Adm. Byrd.
2) News from the United States - Arkansas, Maine, New Jersey
women make dirigibles; a pipe line is laid from Texas to Illinois; ships are launched in Maine; children camp in New Jersey.
3) America's first All-Filipino Army
Filipine soldiers train in California.
4) Flying Tigers join U. S. Air Force in China
the "Flying Tigers" in China become part of the Army Air Forces. Wings and insignias are presented to the airmen. Shows Gen. Chennault.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-08-20, 1942
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
War, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 13, 1942
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Crowds mass the streets of Rio de Janeiro as war is declared; Presidents Roosevelt and Vargas meet; lend-lease military equipment is unloaded; Brazilian pilots fly trainer planes. 2. Various USO scenes. 3. U.S. troops land in India. 4. P-40 fighter...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Crowds mass the streets of Rio de Janeiro as war is declared; Presidents Roosevelt and Vargas meet; lend-lease military equipment is unloaded; Brazilian pilots fly trainer planes. 2. Various USO scenes. 3. U.S. troops land in India. 4. P-40 fighter planes take off from carriers en route to U.S. fields in the Pacific.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASE...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Crowds mass the streets of Rio de Janeiro as war is declared; Presidents Roosevelt and Vargas meet; lend-lease military equipment is unloaded; Brazilian pilots fly trainer planes. 2. Various USO scenes. 3. U.S. troops land in India. 4. P-40 fighter planes take off from carriers en route to U.S. fields in the Pacific.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: August 27, 1942 Contents Sheet No. 13
1) Brazil at war with the Nazis
crowds mass the streets of Rio de Janeiro as war is declared. Presidents Roosevelt and Vargas meet. Lend-lease military equipment is unloaded from ships. Brazilian pilots fly trainer planes to Brazil from the U.S. Shows Brazilian ships and airplanes patrolling the coast.
2) Stage stars keep soldiers smiling
shows various USO scenes.
3) More U. S. troops arrive in India
U.S. troops land in India. Military equipment is unloaded.
4) Army planes take off from carrier
P-40 planes take off from carriers en route to U.S. fields in the Pacific.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-08-27, 1942
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
War, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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