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Universal Newsreels, Release 939, December 23, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 939 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Franklin Roosevelt, and Christmas.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 939 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Franklin Roosevelt, and Christmas.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
KIDDIES IN XMAS BROADCAST
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Christmas greetings from all the world! Children of foreign diplomats in the Capital, attired in their native costumes, extend greetings to the children of America during a special broadcast.
WORKERS GIVE PLANE TO BRITAIN
BURBANK, CALIF.--Merry Christmas to John B...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Franklin Roosevelt, and Christmas.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
KIDDIES IN XMAS BROADCAST
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Christmas greetings from all the world! Children of foreign diplomats in the Capital, attired in their native costumes, extend greetings to the children of America during a special broadcast.
WORKERS GIVE PLANE TO BRITAIN
BURBANK, CALIF.--Merry Christmas to John Bull! Workers at the Lockheed plane plant, working on big orders for England, donate a Hudson bomber as an Xmas present to Britain. A very practical gift in a troubled world.
AIR CADETS IN MASS GRADUATION (Exclusive)
KELLY FIELD, TEXAS--Colorful scenes as a record-breaking class of flying cadets--280 in all--is graduated at impressive ceremonies, after a demonstration of student ability aloft. New wings for defense!
FUR FASHIONS FOR SOLDIERS
SEATTLE, WASH.--Uncle Sam means to keep his picked Alaskan troops "in fashion" and also warm this Winter. Special fur jackets and parkas are shown, which should keep "Doughboys" snug and comfy in Arctic climes.
GLASS WINGS FOR PLANE TRIED
ALLIANCE, OHIO--An amazing new discovery--glass wings for planes--that may affect the entire industry. A Taylorcraft "flivver," equipped with the new glass-substance wings, takes off for its first test flight.
SWANKY NEW BEACH SHOES SEEN (Exclusive)
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--Milady looks to her feet for that crowning touch of fashion--and sees an eye-ful! Chic new foot-wear, with trim accessories, for that "up-to-the-minute" look on sunny beaches!
LONG-SHOT WINS OPENING RACE
MIAMI, FLA.--The fans are out for the Inaugural Classic at Tropical Park, the season's opener and a thrilling race. "Master Key," a long-shot paying $105 to $2, romps home in the van to annex the big money.
VOL. 12--NO. 939
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-12-23, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Children, Christmas, International relations, Presidents, Labor unions, 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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Universal Newsreels, Release 940, December 26, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 940 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, Prince Philip of Great Britain, and Queen Elizabeth II of England.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 940 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, Prince Philip of Great Britain, and Queen Elizabeth II of England.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
BIG NEWS OF 1940
Universal Newsreel presents the outstanding pictures of a year of war abroad and defense preparations at home.
THE WORLD IN FLAMES
Europe's Second World War swings into high gear! The Nazi juggernaut rolls through Denmark, Norway, Holland, Belgium and France! Only the...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, Prince Philip of Great Britain, and Queen Elizabeth II of England.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
BIG NEWS OF 1940
Universal Newsreel presents the outstanding pictures of a year of war abroad and defense preparations at home.
THE WORLD IN FLAMES
Europe's Second World War swings into high gear! The Nazi juggernaut rolls through Denmark, Norway, Holland, Belgium and France! Only the resistance of England stands in its path!
NORWAY falls beneath the Nazi war machine and British troops withdraw despite a naval victory at Narvik.
HOLLAND AND BELGIUM are next on the Nazi time-table. A new war technique! The Blitzkrieg! Parachute troops, tanks and dive bombers!
DUNKERQUE signals the end of British hopes in Flanders, but writes a dramatic story of British heroism under fire.
FRANCE is crushed in a collapse that shocks the world. Italy enters the war as the French sue for peace.
GREECE is invaded by Il Duce's forces but the Greeks turn it into a boomerang! In Egypt, Italian troops occupy Sidi Barrani, but the British stage a surprise attack and rout them.
AMERICA PREPARES
Help For England
Growing U. S. aid to Britain is high-lighted by release of 50 over-age destroyers, in trade for bases. Warplanes are sent in increasing numbers each month.
Defense At Home
President Roosevelt signs first peace-time draft, calling out man-power to boost armed forces eventually to two million men. Five-billion-dollar re-armament program is begun, to provide planes, tanks, guns and ships for U. S. defense.
THE THIRD TERM
America forgets the war temporarily and re-elects the President to serve an unprecedented third term. Wendell Willkie's campaign fight will long he remembered.
TACOMA BRIDGE COLLAPSE
The most amazing "spot-news" pictures ever filmed! A dramatic finale for a year of blood-shed and terror!
VOL. 12--NO. 940
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-12-26, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
War, Monarchy, Blitz, September 1940-May 1941, Evacuation of Dunkirk, May-June, 1940, German Invasion of France, May 10-June 22, 1940, German Invasion of Netherlands, May 10-15, 1940, German Invasion of Norway, April 9-June 10, 1940, Italy attacks Greece, October 28, 1940, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 941, December 31, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 941 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 12 mins
This newsreel features international relations, Nazism, and war.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 941 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 12 mins
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This newsreel features international relations, Nazism, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
F. D. R. DEFIES THE AXIS IN PLEDGE TO BRITAIN
WASHINGTON, D. C.--PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TELLS THE WORLD THAT THE U. S. IS DETERMINED TO AID BRITAIN--THAT THE AMERICAS WILL BE IN CONSTANT DANGER IF THE AXIS POWERS WIN THE WAR--AND THAT THE UNITED STATES MUST BECOME A GREAT ARSENAL TO SUPPLY ENGLAND WITH ARMS.
ON THE WAR FRONT
British Destroyer Torpedoed
IN...
This newsreel features international relations, Nazism, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
F. D. R. DEFIES THE AXIS IN PLEDGE TO BRITAIN
WASHINGTON, D. C.--PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TELLS THE WORLD THAT THE U. S. IS DETERMINED TO AID BRITAIN--THAT THE AMERICAS WILL BE IN CONSTANT DANGER IF THE AXIS POWERS WIN THE WAR--AND THAT THE UNITED STATES MUST BECOME A GREAT ARSENAL TO SUPPLY ENGLAND WITH ARMS.
ON THE WAR FRONT
British Destroyer Torpedoed
IN THE NORTH SEA--Thrilling scenes as Nazis attack a British convoy. A warship commanded by the King's cousin is hit by a Nazi E-boat. Daring rescue work follows and other ships tow the crippled destroyers safely back to port.
STORM LASHES WEST COAST
REDONDO BEACH, CALIF.--Huge tidal waves pound the shore during a severe storm, wrecking many homes along the ocean and causing damage in the hundreds of thousands. Homeowners flee for their lives!
CHIEF JUSTICE GETS AWARD
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The nation's top jurist, Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, receives a citation from the National Conference of Christians and Jews, and terms racial intolerance the "deadly enemy of true democracy."
U. S. STARS SHINE IN SWIM MEET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.--Uncle Sam's swimming and diving champions put on a spectacular show, including breath-taking dives from the highboard. Boys and girls together for a colorful exhibition.
FORDHAM CAGERS TOP KANSANS
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Big Town basketball fans whoop it up as the "Ram" quintet chalks up a thrilling victory over the Kansas University courtmen. Amazing passes and plenty of rough work mark the 52-42 decision.
YANKEE DANDY WINS OPENER
ARCADIA, CALIF.--Opening day at Santa Anita Park finds a gala crowd, including many screen favorites, out to see the Breeders Champion Stakes. A favorite, C. S. Howard's Yankee Dandy, wins in an exciting finish.
VOL. 12--NO. 941
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1940-12-31, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
International relations, Nazism, 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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Copyright © 1940 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 963, March 18, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 963 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 6 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the House Un-American Activities Committee, John F. Kennedy, and war.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 963 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 6 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the House Un-American Activities Committee, John F. Kennedy, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
PRESIDENT WARNS AXIS POWERS, ASKS NATION FOR UNITED EFFORT
WASHINGTON, D. C.--PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WARNS OF LONGER HOURS AND LOWER PROFITS AND CALLS UPON ALL AMERICANS FOR "ALL OUT EFFORT" TO BUILD ARMS FOR THE DEMOCRACIES. HE WARNS THE AXIS POWERS THAT AMERICA IS PLEDGED TO RESIST ALL AGG...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the House Un-American Activities Committee, John F. Kennedy, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
PRESIDENT WARNS AXIS POWERS, ASKS NATION FOR UNITED EFFORT
WASHINGTON, D. C.--PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WARNS OF LONGER HOURS AND LOWER PROFITS AND CALLS UPON ALL AMERICANS FOR "ALL OUT EFFORT" TO BUILD ARMS FOR THE DEMOCRACIES. HE WARNS THE AXIS POWERS THAT AMERICA IS PLEDGED TO RESIST ALL AGGRESSOR NATIONS.
FLAMES GUT HUGE WAREHOUSE
NEW ORLEANS, LA.--Spectacular scenes of the city's worst dockside fire in 20 years--as flames sweep a block-square warehouse filled with food and other materials. Firemen fight the $3,000,000 blaze for hours!
DEDICATE NEW POWER PLANT
REDFORD, VA.--Three months ahead of schedule, Army and Government officials dedicate the $44,000,000 smokeless power plant, first of 40 munitions factories that will soon make this country the "Arsenal of Democracies."
75,000 MARCH IN IRISH PARADE
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Sure 'n it's a great day for the Irish--St. Patrick's Day in Manhattan--with thousands of troops, police, civic and other groups "swinging" up Fifth Avenue before high church and city officials.
U. S. TROOPS "STORM" PILLBOX
FORT BELVOIR, VA.--Storming "enemy" emplacements with hand grenades is just the job for the Fifth Regiment Engineers, who cross a river on "assault" boats and set the pillboxes afire with well-directed shots.
CAVALRY CADETS RIDE IN SNOW
NORTHFIELD, VA.--Colorful scenes of Norwich University R.O.T.C. cadets on mid-Winter maneuvers--on horseback! Down dangerous hillside trails--and across ice-covered stream! And when they spill! Wow!
FLOWER FETE HERALDS SPRING
SUMNER, WASH.--Spring has come to fertile Puyallup Valley in the Washington Northwest. Proof? Well, look at the lovely lassies in swanky play-suits--picking the equally lovely daffodils. Ah, Spring!
SNOW-FOOTBALL FOR THE "IRISH"
SOUTH BEND, IND.--200 prospective gridiron stalwarts turn out under Notre Dame's new coach, Frank Leahy. They call it "Spring foot-ball," but Winter is still here--and the players find the game's on ice!
DUKE REFEREES GOLD MATCH
NASSAU, B.W.I.--The Duke of Windsor presides as referee during a special exhibition match for the British Red Cross, played by Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Tommy Armour and Gene Sarazen. The Duchess presents trophies!
VOL. 13--NO. 963
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1941-03-18, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Topic / Theme
Military alliances, War, Presidents, 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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Universal Newsreels, Release 982, May 21, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 982 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 2 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 982 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 2 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1941-05-21, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Fashion, Military academies, Presidents, 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 984, May 29, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 984 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 4 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight Eisenhower.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 984 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 4 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
F. D. R. PROCLAIMS "WAR" EMERGENCY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Putting the nation on a virtual war footing, the President announces to dictator nations that the U. S. will fight to prevent encroachment in the Western Hemisphere, and that our naval vessels will answer...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
F. D. R. PROCLAIMS "WAR" EMERGENCY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Putting the nation on a virtual war footing, the President announces to dictator nations that the U. S. will fight to prevent encroachment in the Western Hemisphere, and that our naval vessels will answer force with force in defending the freedom of the seas. Pan-American diplomats hear and applaud his epochal challenge!
BRITISH AVENGE THE HOOD
A dramatic epic of the sea comes to an end! The British battle-cruiser, H.M.S. Hood, sunk off Greenland by the Nazi battleship, Bismarck, is avenged when English warships and planes cripple the marauding Bismarck after a four-day chase, and send it to its doom.
GAS "BRONCS" IN DIZZY HILL CLIMB
FOX RIVER GROVE, ILL.--Dare-devil drivers pilot their mechanical "broncs" up the steep slope of Cary Hill--45 degrees up and up! Nasty spills are the penalty for trying--but the boys keep right at it!
WATER-SKI-JUMPING NEW THRILL
STOCKTON, CALIF.--Water skiing with a new twist--! Now it's water-ski-jumping, with daring slat-men sailing through the air over a tricky incline! Some make it--while others, well, they get dunked--and how!
THE ARMY "STOPS A TANK"
FT. ETHAN ALLEN, VT.--The latest method of stopping tanks is demonstrated by troops of the "Alexander Hamilton" Battery, using 75 mm. guns. The target is towed across the terrain--and is no cinch to hit!
MODERN "TARZANS" TAKE A BOW
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--"Muscles on parade" captions this display of male pulchritude, assembled for the National A.A.U. weight-lifting tourney and the annual "Mr. America" contest. Girls--don't miss it!
SOLDIERS IN "KNOCK-OUT" FIGHT
CAMP UPTON, N. Y.--There's a small-scale war going on at the "draftee" training camp, as two heavy-weights go to town in a bang-up battle that thrills the soldier-guests! Soldiers know a real "war" when they see it!
VOL. 13--NO. 984
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1941-05-29, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Military aid, Military alliances, Presidents, Military academies, 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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