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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
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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)
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Big Picture, Episode 291, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Maneuvers
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 291 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1954), 18 mins
Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. From the U.S. Army's 'The Big Picture' television series, 1950-1975. Since its founding in April, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has well proved 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 291 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1954), 18 mins
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Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. From the U.S. Army's 'The Big Picture' television series, 1950-1975. Since its founding in April, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has well proved its power for peace. It is a calm, studious approach to peace. Never before in history have Europe's rival nations formed such a working...
Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. From the U.S. Army's 'The Big Picture' television series, 1950-1975. Since its founding in April, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has well proved its power for peace. It is a calm, studious approach to peace. Never before in history have Europe's rival nations formed such a working alliance. NATO-land is composed of 14 different nations with a combined Army seven million strong. Although NATO's buildup is almost done, this achievement required vast effort during 1954--a succession of training exercises conducted throughout Europe. This is a pictorial report on the NATO maneuvers of 1954. Beginning in March with Exercise Medflex Able which was held in the Mediterranean Sea near Gibraltar, these maneuvers were scheduled periodically throughout the year. Exercise Keystone in September was the year's largest maneuver and NATO cameramen followed the action which began near the Achilles Line in Northern Greece. Viewers will also follow the gigantic land maneuver, Exercise Indian Summer, held in the U.S. zone of Germany. Participating here are the 1st French Armored Division, the U.S. 1st and 4th Infantry Divisions and the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. In this exercise, both sides have the American-built 280 millimeter atomic cannon.
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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
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military alliances, Military maneuvers, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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Big Picture, Episode 330, Pictorial Report Number 20
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 330 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1955), 28 mins
This episode of The Big Picture is about the Nike, the Army's first guided missile system to defend American cities against aerial attack.
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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 330 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1955), 28 mins
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This episode of The Big Picture is about the Nike, the Army's first guided missile system to defend American cities against aerial attack.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1955
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military maneuvers, Military personnel, Weapons and ordnance, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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Big Picture, Episode 344, Army in Review
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 344 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1956), 28 mins
This special episode takes the viewer in his home on a tour of many of the 73 countries the US Army has representatives in, ranging from the jungle heat of the Canal Zone to the frigid cold of the Arctic circle. Included in the program are scenes of the 280 mm Atomic Cannon, and the Nike, Honest John, Corporal and...
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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 344 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1956), 28 mins
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This special episode takes the viewer in his home on a tour of many of the 73 countries the US Army has representatives in, ranging from the jungle heat of the Canal Zone to the frigid cold of the Arctic circle. Included in the program are scenes of the 280 mm Atomic Cannon, and the Nike, Honest John, Corporal and Redstone Missiles. This program will bring Americans everywhere a keener insight into the activities of the best-equipped, best-traine...
This special episode takes the viewer in his home on a tour of many of the 73 countries the US Army has representatives in, ranging from the jungle heat of the Canal Zone to the frigid cold of the Arctic circle. Included in the program are scenes of the 280 mm Atomic Cannon, and the Nike, Honest John, Corporal and Redstone Missiles. This program will bring Americans everywhere a keener insight into the activities of the best-equipped, best-trained Army the nation has ever had.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Wilber M. Brucker, 1894-1968
Date Published / Released
1956
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Wilber M. Brucker, 1894-1968
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military maneuvers, Military personnel, Military training, Weapons and ordnance, Weapons testing, Paratroops, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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Big Picture, Episode 375, Alexandria - City of Understanding
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 375 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1957), 29 mins
Arranged by the Alexandria, Virginia, Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of the Army's important contribution to the social and economic development of the city of Alexandria to show the cordial relations that exist between the civilians and the soldiers who live as friendly neighbors in the area. Host-narrator M...
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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 375 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1957), 29 mins
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Arranged by the Alexandria, Virginia, Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of the Army's important contribution to the social and economic development of the city of Alexandria to show the cordial relations that exist between the civilians and the soldiers who live as friendly neighbors in the area. Host-narrator MSgt. Stuart Queen prepared a film treatment and requested cameramen from the Signal Corps' Photographic Agency in the Pentagon to "shoo...
Arranged by the Alexandria, Virginia, Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of the Army's important contribution to the social and economic development of the city of Alexandria to show the cordial relations that exist between the civilians and the soldiers who live as friendly neighbors in the area. Host-narrator MSgt. Stuart Queen prepared a film treatment and requested cameramen from the Signal Corps' Photographic Agency in the Pentagon to "shoot the story." Alexandria's gesture in saluting the United States Army with a week devoted to expressions of friendly cooperation was a milestone in civilian-military relationships. Even more important, however, was the spirit behind it. This was a spirit that could be duplicated throughout the country wherever civilians live in close contact with the citizen-turned soldier. "Alexandria -- City of Understanding" is a quiet, yet sincere documentary which has focused on this historic city in such a way that one feels the presence of the great Washington and the humble Lee.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1957
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Person Discussed
George Washington, 1732-1799
Topic / Theme
Cities, Community events, Community relations, Industry, Military maneuvers, Military personnel, Municipal government, Municipal utilities, Planned communities, Sailboat racing, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Big Picture, Episode 462, The Army - A Deterrent to Aggression
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 462 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1959), 29 mins
Here is a documentary of the Army's role in 1960. It is a tabulation of both the Army's achievements as well as its mission in maintaining a worldwide war deterrent while improving its readiness to meet the challenge of tomorrow. One important feature in this film presentation is its complete report on the moderni...
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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 462 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1959), 29 mins
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Here is a documentary of the Army's role in 1960. It is a tabulation of both the Army's achievements as well as its mission in maintaining a worldwide war deterrent while improving its readiness to meet the challenge of tomorrow. One important feature in this film presentation is its complete report on the modernization of the Army in its organization, tactics, thinking, personnel practices, and operations, stressing also the materiel and personn...
Here is a documentary of the Army's role in 1960. It is a tabulation of both the Army's achievements as well as its mission in maintaining a worldwide war deterrent while improving its readiness to meet the challenge of tomorrow. One important feature in this film presentation is its complete report on the modernization of the Army in its organization, tactics, thinking, personnel practices, and operations, stressing also the materiel and personnel needs and requirements of the Army for the present and the future. Stress is placed on the necessity for effective control and rapid movement of individual soldiers and units to enable the Army forces, in any kind of war, to apply manpower and firepower at the decisive points, and in the degree necessary to ensure success on the battlefield.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1959
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military maneuvers, Military training, Weapons and ordnance, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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Big Picture, Episode 628, NATO: Background to Berlin
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 628 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1975), 29 mins
Ever since the Atlantic Alliance was created, it is driven to resolve all problems by peaceful negotiation including the reunification of Germany and Berlin in freedom. But this negotiation from the strength necessary to withstand the treat of force. And in NATO's determination to resist aggression, lies the hope...
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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 628 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1975), 29 mins
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Ever since the Atlantic Alliance was created, it is driven to resolve all problems by peaceful negotiation including the reunification of Germany and Berlin in freedom. But this negotiation from the strength necessary to withstand the treat of force. And in NATO's determination to resist aggression, lies the hope for peace and freedom of millions all over the world.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
1975
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Topic / Theme
Blockades, Communism, International relations, Military occupation, Rebellions, Refugees, Berlin Blockade, Berlin, Germany, 1948-1949, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Chronoscope, Admiral Arthur D. Struble
interview by Elliott Haynes and William Bradford Huie, 1910-1983, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1953), 13 mins
FEBRUARY 9, 1953 Participants: Adm. Arthur D. Struble, U.S. Naval Representative, Military Staff Committee, United Nations, interviewed by William Bradford Huie and Elliott Haynes. Topics: Effectiveness and possible repercussions of proposed naval blockade against People's Republic of China, U.S. naval positions i...
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interview by Elliott Haynes and William Bradford Huie, 1910-1983, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1953), 13 mins
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FEBRUARY 9, 1953 Participants: Adm. Arthur D. Struble, U.S. Naval Representative, Military Staff Committee, United Nations, interviewed by William Bradford Huie and Elliott Haynes. Topics: Effectiveness and possible repercussions of proposed naval blockade against People's Republic of China, U.S. naval positions in Asia, importance of Formosa in U.S. foreign policy, and belief that the United Nations is necessary in world politics.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Elliott Haynes
Author / Creator
Elliott Haynes, William Bradford Huie, 1910-1983
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
Chronoscope
Speaker / Narrator
Arthur Dewey Struble, 1894-1983, Elliott Haynes
Person Discussed
Arthur Dewey Struble, 1894-1983
Topic / Theme
Blockades, International relations, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Chronoscope, Ralph E. Lapp
interview by Edward P. Morgan, 1910-1993 and Walter Cronkite, 1916-2009, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1953), 15 mins
SEPTEMBER 4, 1953 Participants: Ralph E. Lapp, nuclear physicist and writer, interviewed by Edward P. Morgan and Walter Cronkite. Topics: Polarization of hydrogen bomb capability between the United States and the Soviet Union, advantages of the H-bomb over the A-bomb, difficulties of delivering H-bomb to a target,...
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interview by Edward P. Morgan, 1910-1993 and Walter Cronkite, 1916-2009, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1953), 15 mins
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SEPTEMBER 4, 1953 Participants: Ralph E. Lapp, nuclear physicist and writer, interviewed by Edward P. Morgan and Walter Cronkite. Topics: Polarization of hydrogen bomb capability between the United States and the Soviet Union, advantages of the H-bomb over the A-bomb, difficulties of delivering H-bomb to a target, criticism of U.S. secrecy, need for release of atomic information to U.S. allies and to American public for proper understanding of de...
SEPTEMBER 4, 1953 Participants: Ralph E. Lapp, nuclear physicist and writer, interviewed by Edward P. Morgan and Walter Cronkite. Topics: Polarization of hydrogen bomb capability between the United States and the Soviet Union, advantages of the H-bomb over the A-bomb, difficulties of delivering H-bomb to a target, criticism of U.S. secrecy, need for release of atomic information to U.S. allies and to American public for proper understanding of destructive potential of nuclear weapons.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Edward P. Morgan, 1910-1993
Author / Creator
Edward P. Morgan, 1910-1993, Walter Cronkite, 1916-2009
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
Chronoscope
Speaker / Narrator
Ralph E. Lapp, 1917-2004, Edward P. Morgan, 1910-1993
Person Discussed
Ralph E. Lapp, 1917-2004
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Government functions, International relations, Nuclear warfare, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Chronoscope, Norman Thomas
interview by August Heckscher II, 1914-1997 and Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1954), 15 mins
MAY 7, 1954 Participants: Norman Thomas, Socialist leader, interviewed by Larry Lesueur and August Heckscher. Topics: Democratic socialism, views on sending U.S. troops to Indochina, and status of civil liberties in the United States.
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interview by August Heckscher II, 1914-1997 and Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003, in Chronoscope (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1954), 15 mins
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MAY 7, 1954 Participants: Norman Thomas, Socialist leader, interviewed by Larry Lesueur and August Heckscher. Topics: Democratic socialism, views on sending U.S. troops to Indochina, and status of civil liberties in the United States.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Author / Creator
August Heckscher II, 1914-1997, Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
Chronoscope
Speaker / Narrator
Norman Thomas, 1884-1968, Larry LeSueur, 1909-2003
Person Discussed
Norman Thomas, 1884-1968, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969, Chiang Kai-shek, 1887-1975
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Communism, International relations, Peace, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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