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Biography, Dwight D. Eisenhower: Commander-In-Chief
directed by Darryl Rehr; produced by Darryl Rehr, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2004), 1 hour 26 mins
This edition of Biography, the long running documentary series from A&E, explores the life of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. From 1935-39 Eisenhower was an assistant to Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines. As World War II progressed, he continued to rise in rank and responsibilities and was assi...
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directed by Darryl Rehr; produced by Darryl Rehr, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2004), 1 hour 26 mins
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This edition of Biography, the long running documentary series from A&E, explores the life of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. From 1935-39 Eisenhower was an assistant to Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines. As World War II progressed, he continued to rise in rank and responsibilities and was assigned to command the allied forces during their invasions of North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. His talent for both strategic planning and...
This edition of Biography, the long running documentary series from A&E, explores the life of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. From 1935-39 Eisenhower was an assistant to Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines. As World War II progressed, he continued to rise in rank and responsibilities and was assigned to command the allied forces during their invasions of North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. His talent for both strategic planning and staff coordination led him to be named supreme commander of the allied invasion of Normandy and he directed the campaign from D-Day to the surrender of Germany. By that time he had earned the army's highest rank, a five-star general. After commanding the U.S. occupation forces in Germany, he returned to the U.S.A. to serve as army chief of staff before retiring from active duty. The Republicans drafted him as their presidential candidate in 1952. He won by a landslide over Adlai Stevenson and did the same in 1956 becoming the nations 34th president. During his time in office he established a truce in the Korean War in 1953. In 1956 he sent troops to restore order in racially troubled Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Darryl Rehr, Tom Selleck, 1945-
Author / Creator
Darryl Rehr
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Tom Selleck, 1945-
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Military careers, Cold War, 1945-1989, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Perspectives, Wendell Willkie
directed by Alan Landsburg, 1933-; produced by Alan Landsburg, 1933-, in Perspectives (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962), 19 mins
Wendell Willkie never held a public office and as a politician he was an amateur. Find out how Willkie nearly won the presidency of the United States and why he didn't.
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directed by Alan Landsburg, 1933-; produced by Alan Landsburg, 1933-, in Perspectives (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962), 19 mins
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Wendell Willkie never held a public office and as a politician he was an amateur. Find out how Willkie nearly won the presidency of the United States and why he didn't.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alan Landsburg, 1933-, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Author / Creator
Alan Landsburg, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Perspectives
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944
Topic / Theme
Elections, National conventions, Politicians, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
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Universal Newsreels, Release 196, November 9, 1933
in Universal Newsreels, Release 196 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1933, originally published 1933), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the election for mayor in New York City.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 196 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1933, originally published 1933), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the election for mayor in New York City.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME V NUMBER 196
SOVIET ENVOY ARRIVES HERE FOR PARLEY WITH PRESIDENT
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Unusual views of Maxim Litvinov, Russian Commissar of Foreign Affairs, being welcomed by notables aboard the Berengaria and receiving Secretary of State Cordell Hull's greeting in Washington before conferring with Mr. R...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the election for mayor in New York City.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME V NUMBER 196
SOVIET ENVOY ARRIVES HERE FOR PARLEY WITH PRESIDENT
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Unusual views of Maxim Litvinov, Russian Commissar of Foreign Affairs, being welcomed by notables aboard the Berengaria and receiving Secretary of State Cordell Hull's greeting in Washington before conferring with Mr. Roosevelt regarding the terms under which diplomatic relations between his country and the U.S. will be resumed after a lapse of sixteen years.
MARK REPUBLIC'S BIRTHDAY
PRAGUE, CZECHOSLOVAKIA. -- Striking scenes of the fifteenth anniversary of the nation's founding with President Masaryk and other high state officials joining the army and huge crowds taking part in the celebration.
GOLD FOUND NEAR CINCINNATI
OWENSVILLE, O.--Unusual views near the midwest metropolis where prospectors have struck "pay dirt" in the waters of a creek, which is now being "panned" in a hectic gold rush by neighboring villagers.
HUNTERS OPEN SHOOTING SEASON
TULE LAKE, CAL. -- Remarkable scenes of the migration of hundreds of thousands of wild geese and ducks, that darken the sky as sportsmen, in a variety of blinds, revel in the huntsmen's paradise and quickly fill their bags.
ODD GAMES REVIVED AT FETE
NANKING, CHINA. -- Exclusive pictures of a colorful sports meet in which the nation's outstanding athletes participate in queer ancient contests, especially programmed for the occasion, while huge crowds of spectators from every province urge their favorites to victory.
PRODUCE RAISERS ARM TO FIGHT FARM STRIKE
SIOUX CITY, IA. -- Unprecedented scenes in the mid-west where thousands of men, seeking to prevent the delivery of agricultural products to the markets in an attempt to force an increase in prices, are opposed by other owners who organize and equip themselves with guns in a determined effort to break through the picket lines.
18th AMENDMENT REPEALED
U.S.A. -- Unprecedented celebrations and demonstrations mark the defeat of Prohibition as ballotting in the thirty-sixth state assures the adoption of the twenty-first amendment, while in other parts of the land huge throngs of men and women work at top speed to meet the anticipated demand of thirsty millions.
TAMMANY HALL LOSES POWER (Except New York City)
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Wild scenes in Gotham follow the of Fiorello H. LaGuardia, Fusion candidate for Mayor, after one of the most turbulent elections in municipal history, in which the famous Democratic Tiger's grip on the city government is broken for the first time in twenty years.
FAMOUS CATARACT NEARLY DRY
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- Remarkable views at America's great beauty spot as an East Wind, blowing steadily for three days, drives the waters of the Niagara River upstream, leaving a surprisingly small amount of water tumbling over the partly exposed cliff.
THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1933
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1933-11-09, 1933
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Fiorello H. La Guardia, 1882-1947
Topic / Theme
Elections, Mayors, Political machines, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 336, October 9, 1944
in Universal Newsreels, Release 336 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 5 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, the U.S. Congress, and Wendell Willkie
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 336 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 5 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, the U.S. Congress, and Wendell Willkie
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVER WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
(illegible text)
FOUR GREAT AMERICANS
THOMAS E. DEWEY --
At a tremendous rally in Wheeling, West Virginia the G.O.P. Presidential candidate in his best mid-campaign style accuses "his opponent" of bidding for the Comm...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, the U.S. Congress, and Wendell Willkie
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVER WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
(illegible text)
FOUR GREAT AMERICANS
THOMAS E. DEWEY --
At a tremendous rally in Wheeling, West Virginia the G.O.P. Presidential candidate in his best mid-campaign style accuses "his opponent" of bidding for the Communist vote by "pardoning Earl Browder from prison in time to organize the fourth term campaign."
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT --
The President denies that he seeks the Communist party's support in his electioneering for a fourth term. He lands Russia as a fighting Ally.
WENDELL L. WILLKIE --
After too brief a time in the international scene, this vital American crusader dies at the age of 52. Thousands of mourners file into the Fifth Ave. Presbyterian Church for a last look at this man of courage . . . Flashbacks reveal his interesting life.
ALFRED E. SMITH
160,000 mourners congregate at St. Patrick's Cathedral where the last rites are pontifically observed for this popular American from New York.
QUADS LEARN THREE R'S
GALVESTON, TEXAS--The Badgett quadruplets, now 5 1/2 years old, enter school. Typical kids, they eagerly draw crayon pictures, but dancing class--that's their dish.
CARDS WIN SERIES
ST. LOUIS, MO.--After the Brownies win the first and third games, the Cardinals cop the second, fourth, fifth and sixth games to become the World's Champions. Series features fine pitching which produced record number of strikeouts--and sparkling fielding.
VOL. 17--336
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Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1944-10-09, 1944
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Alfred Emanuel Smith, 1873-1944
Topic / Theme
Memorial services, Politicians, Republicans (U.S. political party), Political candidates, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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