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United News, Release 1042, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. German citizens return to their devastated homes as U.S. Army civil affairs units restore order and prepare for rationing food. 2. Ground and aerial views of a new British jet plane. 3. American cigarettes and candy are given to Russian troops at a...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. German citizens return to their devastated homes as U.S. Army civil affairs units restore order and prepare for rationing food. 2. Ground and aerial views of a new British jet plane. 3. American cigarettes and candy are given to Russian troops at a British rest camp. 4. Allied planes bomb eight German railroad centers and strafe airfields.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsr...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. German citizens return to their devastated homes as U.S. Army civil affairs units restore order and prepare for rationing food. 2. Ground and aerial views of a new British jet plane. 3. American cigarettes and candy are given to Russian troops at a British rest camp. 4. Allied planes bomb eight German railroad centers and strafe airfields.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: 1945 Contents Sheet No. 1042
1) Civil affairs in Germany
German citizens return to their devastated homes as U.S. army civil affairs units restore order and prepare for rationing food.
2) Britain's jet plane
shows ground and aerial views of a new British jet plane.
3) Allies share rations
U.S. cigarettes and candy are given to Russian troops at a British rest camp.
4) Target Germany
allied planes bomb 8 German railroad centers and strafe airfields.
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-02, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Postwar reconstruction, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 1052, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. France holds its first free municipal elections since liberation. 2. Occupation forces in Heidelberg print a newspaper and distribute it to eager citizens. 3. A French ship is loaded with grain and potatoes in Canada; airplanes drop food to the Dut...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. France holds its first free municipal elections since liberation. 2. Occupation forces in Heidelberg print a newspaper and distribute it to eager citizens. 3. A French ship is loaded with grain and potatoes in Canada; airplanes drop food to the Dutch in a UN operation. 4. German surrenders are received by General Montgomery from Admiral Friedeburg and by General Walter Smith from...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. France holds its first free municipal elections since liberation. 2. Occupation forces in Heidelberg print a newspaper and distribute it to eager citizens. 3. A French ship is loaded with grain and potatoes in Canada; airplanes drop food to the Dutch in a UN operation. 4. German surrenders are received by General Montgomery from Admiral Friedeburg and by General Walter Smith from General Jodl; General Eisenhower speaks.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: May 1945 Contents Sheet No. 1052
1) Free vote for France
France holds its first free municipal elections since liberation.
2) Allied news for Germany
occupation forces in Heidelberg print a newspaper and distribute it to eager citizens.
3) Food for Europe
a French ship is loaded with grain and potatoes in Canada. Airplanes drop food to the Dutch in a UN operation.
4) Unconditional Surrender
German surrenders are received by Gen. Montgomery from Adm. Friedeburg and by Gen. Walter B. Smith from Gen. Jodl. Gen. Eisenhower speaks.
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-05-01, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Postwar reconstruction, War, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 160, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Citizens of Oslo celebrate their newly gained liberty. 2. President Truman meets with Davies, Hopkins, and Leahy. 3. Generals Eisenhower, Montgomery, and Zhukov sign for allied control of Berlin. 4. British troops retake Rangoon. 5. UNRRA collects...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Citizens of Oslo celebrate their newly gained liberty. 2. President Truman meets with Davies, Hopkins, and Leahy. 3. Generals Eisenhower, Montgomery, and Zhukov sign for allied control of Berlin. 4. British troops retake Rangoon. 5. UNRRA collects clothes in New York City for Europe. 6. General Eisenhower reviews parades in London and Washington, D.C., and receives the Medal of Li...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Citizens of Oslo celebrate their newly gained liberty. 2. President Truman meets with Davies, Hopkins, and Leahy. 3. Generals Eisenhower, Montgomery, and Zhukov sign for allied control of Berlin. 4. British troops retake Rangoon. 5. UNRRA collects clothes in New York City for Europe. 6. General Eisenhower reviews parades in London and Washington, D.C., and receives the Medal of Liberation in Paris.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: JUNE 22, 1945. Contents Sheet No. 160
1. NORWAY RETURNS TO FREEDOM.
Script is available.
citizens of Oslo celebrate their newly gained liberty in the city streets.
2. PLANS MADE FOR CHURCHILL, STALIN, TRUMAN MEETING.
President Truman, Joseph E. Davies, Harry Hopkins, and Adm. Leahy meet at the White House.
3. ALLIED CONTROL COMMISSION MEETS IN BERLIN.
Gens. Eisenhower, Montgomery, and Zhukov at Berlin sign agreements for allied control of the city.
4. BRITISH FORCES RETAKE RANGOON.
British troops retake Rangoon.
5. UNRRA SENDS CLOTHES TO EUROPE.
UNRRA collects clothes in New York City for Europe.
6. GEN. EISENHOWER COMES HOME.
Gen. Eisenhower reviews parades in London and Washington, D.C., and receives the Medal of Liberation from Gen. de Gaulle in Paris.
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-06-22, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Generals, Postwar reconstruction, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 183, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. A B-29 airplane lands in Washington, D.C., and General Arnold decorates the crew. 2. Disabled veterans are trained as watchmakers in a Bulova Watch Corporation School in New York City. 3. Japanese aliens board ships at Seattle, Washington. 4. Pre-C...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. A B-29 airplane lands in Washington, D.C., and General Arnold decorates the crew. 2. Disabled veterans are trained as watchmakers in a Bulova Watch Corporation School in New York City. 3. Japanese aliens board ships at Seattle, Washington. 4. Pre-Christmas parades are held in New York City and Hollywood; Jack Benny. 5. The daily routine of captured German generals in a U.S. prison...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. A B-29 airplane lands in Washington, D.C., and General Arnold decorates the crew. 2. Disabled veterans are trained as watchmakers in a Bulova Watch Corporation School in New York City. 3. Japanese aliens board ships at Seattle, Washington. 4. Pre-Christmas parades are held in New York City and Hollywood; Jack Benny. 5. The daily routine of captured German generals in a U.S. prison camp in Germany. 6. General Eisenhower advises a congressional committee to pass universal military training. 7. General Yamashita is tried at Manila for war crimes. General R. B. Reynolds.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation Released: November 30, 1945 Contents Sheet No. 183
SUPERFORTRESS SETS NEW DISTANCE RECORD
Script is available.
a B-29 airplane lands in Washington, D.C., and Gen. Arnold decorates the crew.
INJURED VETERANS ARE TRAINED AS WATCHMAKERS
disabled veterans are trained as watchmakers in a Bulova Watch Corp. school in New York City.
JAPANESE ALIENS ARE SENT HOME FROM AMERICA
Japanese aliens board ships at Seattle, Wash.
U. S. PREPARES FOR PEACETIME HOLIDAY SEASON
pre-Christmas parades are held in New York City and Hollywood. Shows Jack Benny.
287 GERMAN GENERALS IN U.S. DETENTION CAMP
shows the daily routine of captured German generals in a U.S. prison camp in Germany.
GEN. EISENHOWER ASKS COMPULSORY MILITARY TRAINING
Gen. Eisenhower advises a Congressional committee to pass universal military training.
TALE OF HORROR TOLD AT TRIAL OF YAMASHITA
Gen. Yamashita is tried at Manila for war crimes. Shows Gen. R.B. Reynolds.
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-11-30, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Military training, Postwar reconstruction, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 188, 1946
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. UNRRA workers sort and bundle clothing. 2. Snowy scenes at Buffalo, New York, and Niagara Falls. 3. Japanese planes are destroyed by flamethrowing tanks. 4. Aluminum is made into prefab houses. 5. A three-wheel automobile is demonstrated. 6. Genera...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. UNRRA workers sort and bundle clothing. 2. Snowy scenes at Buffalo, New York, and Niagara Falls. 3. Japanese planes are destroyed by flamethrowing tanks. 4. Aluminum is made into prefab houses. 5. A three-wheel automobile is demonstrated. 6. General Yamashita is given death sentence.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: January 4, 1946 Contents Sheet...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. UNRRA workers sort and bundle clothing. 2. Snowy scenes at Buffalo, New York, and Niagara Falls. 3. Japanese planes are destroyed by flamethrowing tanks. 4. Aluminum is made into prefab houses. 5. A three-wheel automobile is demonstrated. 6. General Yamashita is given death sentence.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: January 4, 1946 Contents Sheet No. 188
1) Canada collects clothes for world's needy
UNRRA workers sort and bundle clothing in Canada.
2) Eastern U. S. digs out after heavy snows
shows snowy scenes at Buffalo, N.Y., and Niagara Falls.
3) U. S. Army tanks destroy Japanese war planes
Japanese planes are destroyed by flamethrowing tanks at a naval base in Japan.
4) New aluminum houses to ease world shortage
aluminum is rolled, shaped, and made into prefabricated houses in Canada.
5) Thousand pound 3 - wheeled auto is demonstrated
a 3-wheel auto is demonstrated in California.
6) Gen. Yamashita sentenced to death by hanging
Gen. Yamashita takes the stand at a war crime trial in Manila. He is questioned and replies through an interpreter. The prosecuting attorney sums up his case and Gen. Reynolds pronounces the death sentence (Dec. 6).
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Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1946-01-04, 1946
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Postwar reconstruction, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 189, 1946
in United News (Los Angeles, CA: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The Rose Parade in Pasadena. 2. UN delegate Stettinius, Mrs. Roosevelt, and various senators pose for photographers. 3. Chinese citizens greet General Marshall. 4. Japanese POWs board a ship in California. 5. President Truman speaks about "a year o...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The Rose Parade in Pasadena. 2. UN delegate Stettinius, Mrs. Roosevelt, and various senators pose for photographers. 3. Chinese citizens greet General Marshall. 4. Japanese POWs board a ship in California. 5. President Truman speaks about "a year of decisions." 6. General Patton's funeral in Hamm, Luxemburg. 7. The 82nd Airborne Division disembarks in New York. 8. General Homma pl...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The Rose Parade in Pasadena. 2. UN delegate Stettinius, Mrs. Roosevelt, and various senators pose for photographers. 3. Chinese citizens greet General Marshall. 4. Japanese POWs board a ship in California. 5. President Truman speaks about "a year of decisions." 6. General Patton's funeral in Hamm, Luxemburg. 7. The 82nd Airborne Division disembarks in New York. 8. General Homma pleads innocent at a war crimes trial. 9. Skiing and bobsledding in New York.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: January 11, 1946 Contents Sheet No. 189
1) Hail Victory in California Rose Festival
shows the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena.
2) United Nations delegates off to London
UN delegate Stettinius. Mrs. Roosevelt, and Sens. Connally and Vandenberg pose.
3) General Marshall arrives in China
Gen. Wedemeyer and Chinese citizens greet Gen. Marshall in Shanghai (Dec. 20, 1945).
4) Prisoners of war are returned to Japan by U. S.
Jap. POW's board a ship in California.
5) Pres. Truman speaks on the problems of 1946
Truman calls 1946 a year of decisions.
6) General Patton laid to rest in Luxembourg
shows Gen. Patton's funeral in Hamm, Luxemberg.
7) Triplets reach U. S. with famed airborne division
the 82nd Airborne Div. disembarks from the Queen Mary in New York.
8) Japanese General Homma tried for war crimes
Gen. Homma pleads innocent at a war crimes trial in Manila.
9) Winter sports in full swing in Northern U. S.
shows skiing in New Hampshire and at Bear Mountain, N.Y., and bobsledding at Lake Placid, N.Y.
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Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1946-01-11, 1946
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
International relations, Postwar reconstruction, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 190, 1946
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Chiang Kai-shek greets General Marshall at Nanking (1945). 2. The dog mascot of a Coast Guard cutter crew. 3. A demonstration of the Army helicopter R-5. 4. Churchill disembarks at New York and addresses greeters. 5. Fire destroys a U.S. warehouse...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Chiang Kai-shek greets General Marshall at Nanking (1945). 2. The dog mascot of a Coast Guard cutter crew. 3. A demonstration of the Army helicopter R-5. 4. Churchill disembarks at New York and addresses greeters. 5. Fire destroys a U.S. warehouse in Yokohama. 6. UN delegates visit Truman and seek a site for the UN. 7. The 82nd Airborne Division parades.
UNITED NEWS
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Chiang Kai-shek greets General Marshall at Nanking (1945). 2. The dog mascot of a Coast Guard cutter crew. 3. A demonstration of the Army helicopter R-5. 4. Churchill disembarks at New York and addresses greeters. 5. Fire destroys a U.S. warehouse in Yokohama. 6. UN delegates visit Truman and seek a site for the UN. 7. The 82nd Airborne Division parades.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: January 18, 1946 Contents Sheet No. 190
1) World looks to United China
Chiang Kai-shek greets Gen. Marshall at Nanking (Dec. 21, 1945). Chinese troops are flown to new stations following a truce between warring factions.
2) New York gives hero's welcome to canine sailor
shows a dog mascot of a Coast Guard cutter crew.
3) Army reveals record - breaking helicopter
shows a demonstration of the Army helicopter R-5.
4) Churchill lands in U. S. for winter holiday
Churchill disembarks at New York and addresses greeters.
5) Yokohama fire destroys U. S. Army supplies
a raging fire destroys a U.S. warehouse in Yokohama.
6) UNO delegates survey sites for U. S. Headquarters
UN delegates visit Pres. Truman and then tour the Roosevelt estate at Hyde Park, N.Y., seeking a site for the UN building.
7) New York salutes airborne division home from Europe
the 82nd Airborne Div. parades in New York. Shows Cardinal Spellman.
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Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1946-01-18, 1946
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Postwar reconstruction, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 197, 1946
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Chiang Kai-Shek returns to Shanghai to cheering crowds. 2. Japanese General Homma is tried and sentenced to death in Manila. 3. Secretary of Agriculture Anderson asks Americans to help conserve food. 4. Soldiers ski in Japan. 5. A concrete house is...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Chiang Kai-Shek returns to Shanghai to cheering crowds. 2. Japanese General Homma is tried and sentenced to death in Manila. 3. Secretary of Agriculture Anderson asks Americans to help conserve food. 4. Soldiers ski in Japan. 5. A concrete house is built. 6. Hirohito tours Honshu Island. 7. The Golden Gloves Tournament.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELE...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Chiang Kai-Shek returns to Shanghai to cheering crowds. 2. Japanese General Homma is tried and sentenced to death in Manila. 3. Secretary of Agriculture Anderson asks Americans to help conserve food. 4. Soldiers ski in Japan. 5. A concrete house is built. 6. Hirohito tours Honshu Island. 7. The Golden Gloves Tournament.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: March 8, 1946 Contents Sheet No. 197
1) Shanghai hails Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang deplanes, is greeted by Gen. Wedemeyer, and cheered in the city.
2) General Homma sentenced to die
Jap. Gen. Homma is tried and sentenced to death by the U.S. Military Commission in Manila.
3) U. S. will eat less to feed world's hungry
shows food conservation leaders: Hoover, Truman, Herbert Lehman, Henry Wallace, Eric Johnston, and Henry Luce. Sec. Anderson asks Americans to help.
4) U. S. soldiers go skiing in Japan
soldiers ski at the 8th Army Enlisted Men's Rest Center on Honshu Is. (Japan).
5) Giant machine builds concrete house in a day
a concrete house is built by pouring cement into a large mold.
6) People of Japan see Emperor in informal visits
Hirohito tours Honshu Is. He watches U.S. occupation forces delouse Japanese and visits a hospital.
7) Amateur boxers fight for titles
shows boxing in the Golden Gloves Tournament in Madison Square Garden.
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Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1946-03-08, 1946
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Postwar reconstruction, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 208, 1946
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Cutters and seaplanes plot courses of icebergs in the Atlantic. 2. Hoover returns from a survey of Europe's food problems and is greeted by President Truman. 3. A plane crashes into the Bank of Manhattan Building. 4. Secretary Byrnes reports on the...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Cutters and seaplanes plot courses of icebergs in the Atlantic. 2. Hoover returns from a survey of Europe's food problems and is greeted by President Truman. 3. A plane crashes into the Bank of Manhattan Building. 4. Secretary Byrnes reports on the Council of Foreign Ministers. 5. Chinese sailors man ships at San Diego. 6. Great Britain's activities in reducing her empire.
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Cutters and seaplanes plot courses of icebergs in the Atlantic. 2. Hoover returns from a survey of Europe's food problems and is greeted by President Truman. 3. A plane crashes into the Bank of Manhattan Building. 4. Secretary Byrnes reports on the Council of Foreign Ministers. 5. Chinese sailors man ships at San Diego. 6. Great Britain's activities in reducing her empire.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: May 24, 1946 Contents Sheet No. 208
1) U. S. Coast Guard resumes northern iceberg patrol
crews of cutters and seaplanes plot courses of icebergs in the Atlantic.
2) Hoover returns from World Food Survey trip
Hoover returns from a survey of Europe's food problems and is greeted by Truman and Sec. Anderson. UNRRA supplies are distributed in Poland, particularly to children.
3) Plane crashes into New York City skyscraper
shows destruction caused by a plane crashing into the Bank of Manhattan Building in New York (May 20).
4) Byrnes reports on Four-Power Paris Conference
Sec. Byrnes reports on the foreign ministers council.
5) China takes over U. S. Navy vessels
Chinese sailors man lend-lease ships at San Diego.
6) Britain discusses India and Egypt
explains Britain's activities in reducing her empire. Shows meetings at Simla, India, and Cairo. Shows Attlee in London and Nehru in India.
7) War victims find haven in America
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Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1946-05-24, 1946
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
International relations, Postwar reconstruction, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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