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Big Picture, Episode 378, Southern European Task Force (SETAF)
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 378 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1957), 29 mins
Coverage of the United States Army's only operative missile command in Europe. Stationed in Verona, Italy, is one of NATO's unique military units. Famous for its historical landmarks, architecture, and art, Verona is home base for the Southern European Task Force--SETAF. The story covers in detail the Army's newes...
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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 378 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1957), 29 mins
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Coverage of the United States Army's only operative missile command in Europe. Stationed in Verona, Italy, is one of NATO's unique military units. Famous for its historical landmarks, architecture, and art, Verona is home base for the Southern European Task Force--SETAF. The story covers in detail the Army's newest mobile striking force with nuclear weapons capability. Seen are Italian and American troops training together on small arms ranges, h...
Coverage of the United States Army's only operative missile command in Europe. Stationed in Verona, Italy, is one of NATO's unique military units. Famous for its historical landmarks, architecture, and art, Verona is home base for the Southern European Task Force--SETAF. The story covers in detail the Army's newest mobile striking force with nuclear weapons capability. Seen are Italian and American troops training together on small arms ranges, helicopters flying high into the Alps on supply and survival missions, and Italian troops fighting a delaying action against an invader from the Northeast. Into the rugged foothills of the Alps, camera teams follow paratroopers who are dropped to reinforce the front line infantrymen.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Harvey Fischer
Date Published / Released
1957
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Harvey Fischer
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, International relations, Military personnel, Military training, Weapons and ordnance, Skiing, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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Big Picture, Episode 399, Your Defense
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 399 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1957), 29 mins
This week in a pictorial survey of our military services, The Big Picture camera will focus on the defense establishment, your investment in American security.
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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 399 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1957), 29 mins
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This week in a pictorial survey of our military services, The Big Picture camera will focus on the defense establishment, your investment in American security.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1957
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Government budget, Lines of defense, Weapons and ordnance, Scientific research, Cold War, 1945-1989, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Big Picture, Episode 400, Far East Maags
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 400 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1957), 29 mins
Eight countries in Far East covered on film for the series. Under the supervision of veteran combat cameraman, Captain Gaetano Faillace, the camera travels to the Far East to record for television the story of those colorful and exotic countries. The film is a record of how they and the United States have been str...
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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 400 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1957), 29 mins
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Eight countries in Far East covered on film for the series. Under the supervision of veteran combat cameraman, Captain Gaetano Faillace, the camera travels to the Far East to record for television the story of those colorful and exotic countries. The film is a record of how they and the United States have been strengthened by the work of U.S. Military Assistance Advisory Groups stationed there. The military aid to the nations of the Far East is o...
Eight countries in Far East covered on film for the series. Under the supervision of veteran combat cameraman, Captain Gaetano Faillace, the camera travels to the Far East to record for television the story of those colorful and exotic countries. The film is a record of how they and the United States have been strengthened by the work of U.S. Military Assistance Advisory Groups stationed there. The military aid to the nations of the Far East is one of the most effective defenses the free world has against Communist aggression in that most vital area. Included among the countries visited are Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. Nowhere is the will and the strength to resist more vital to this country than in the Far East, some of which is already heavily scarred by Communist aggression since World War II. Passions not known to Americans stir many of these lands. War and its holocaust--the struggle for and birth of independence--these and others have brought their special problems. "Far East MAAGs" is a documentary that covers many miles of ground and many peoples of the world.
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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
Topic / Theme
International relations, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Big Picture, Episode 402, Why NATO
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 402 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1957), 29 mins
The story of NATO -- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization. As shown in this episode, the United States as a founding member of this vital international body, has demonstrated to the world the importance we place on the closest association between the members of the Atlantic community. Throughout history, nations...
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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 402 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1957), 29 mins
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The story of NATO -- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization. As shown in this episode, the United States as a founding member of this vital international body, has demonstrated to the world the importance we place on the closest association between the members of the Atlantic community. Throughout history, nations have sought through treaties and alliances with other nations, to maintain their security and remain free from attack. But not until t...
The story of NATO -- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization. As shown in this episode, the United States as a founding member of this vital international body, has demonstrated to the world the importance we place on the closest association between the members of the Atlantic community. Throughout history, nations have sought through treaties and alliances with other nations, to maintain their security and remain free from attack. But not until the twentieth century did the concept of national security become worldwide in its scope. World Wars I and II and the Korean War proved beyond any doubt that when one free nation anywhere is threatened by aggression, the safety of all free nations is ultimately at stake. Dramatically presented on film, the United States is shown in its strategic role as leader in the free world and its alliance with other nations dedicated to the preservation of peace and the welfare of mankind.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Edward R. Murrow, 1908-1965
Date Published / Released
1957
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972, Edward R. Murrow, 1908-1965
Person Discussed
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military occupation, Cold War, 1945-1989, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, Berlin Blockade, Berlin, Germany, 1948-1949, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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Big Picture, Episode 403, Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
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 403 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1957), 29 mins
The western Pacific and Asia are vitally important parts of the world to the United States. Not only does this area contain a large percentage of all mankind and tremendous resources, but it is also a place where the Communists are making vigorous and ruthless aggression. Based upon the belief that most Americans...
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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 403 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1957), 29 mins
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The western Pacific and Asia are vitally important parts of the world to the United States. Not only does this area contain a large percentage of all mankind and tremendous resources, but it is also a place where the Communists are making vigorous and ruthless aggression. Based upon the belief that most Americans do not know too much about the SEATO countries, cameras were sent into Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Thailand and the Philippines....
The western Pacific and Asia are vitally important parts of the world to the United States. Not only does this area contain a large percentage of all mankind and tremendous resources, but it is also a place where the Communists are making vigorous and ruthless aggression. Based upon the belief that most Americans do not know too much about the SEATO countries, cameras were sent into Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Thailand and the Philippines. As pointed-up in the film, present Communist strategy in Southeast Asia is to undermine non-Communist governments by threat and subversion. In the three and a half years since SEATO's formation, the eight member nations have made long strides forward along the road to mutual security.
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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
Topic / Theme
Communism, Demographics, International relations, Armed forces, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Big Picture, Episode 414, Salute to the Canadian Army
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 414 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1958), 29 mins
Filmed in Canada by U.S. Army Signal Corps cameramen, this film had its world premiere on October 28 at 9:30 P.M. over the coast-to-coast facilities of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Tracing the history of the Canadian Army from the middle of the 18th century to present, the film examines the historic rela...
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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 414 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1958), 29 mins
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Filmed in Canada by U.S. Army Signal Corps cameramen, this film had its world premiere on October 28 at 9:30 P.M. over the coast-to-coast facilities of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Tracing the history of the Canadian Army from the middle of the 18th century to present, the film examines the historic relations of Canada and the United States. The fruitfulness of Canadian-American solidarity is nowhere more evident than in the shoulder-to...
Filmed in Canada by U.S. Army Signal Corps cameramen, this film had its world premiere on October 28 at 9:30 P.M. over the coast-to-coast facilities of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Tracing the history of the Canadian Army from the middle of the 18th century to present, the film examines the historic relations of Canada and the United States. The fruitfulness of Canadian-American solidarity is nowhere more evident than in the shoulder-to-shoulder fighting shared by Canadian and American soldiers on the battlefields of Europe and Korea. Evident throughout the story is the vigorous neighborly spirit which has contributed so mightily to the strength of Canada and the United States alike. Canada's modern Army embodies a living tradition begun long ago and nourished by the many soldiers who contributed service and sacrifice, who led its regiments and filled its ranks on the battlegrounds of the world.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1958
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, Invasions, Military personnel, Military training, Regiment, D-Day Invasion, June 6, 1944, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, World War I, 1914-1918, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Big Picture, Episode 433, The Common Defense
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 433 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1958), 29 mins
Here is a pictorial report on the meaning of the term "the common defense" which has changed a great deal since the time our founding father immortalized that phrase in the Constitution of the United States. In those days, the Army was the bulwark of the young nation's defense. But in the years and the wars that f...
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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 433 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1958), 29 mins
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Here is a pictorial report on the meaning of the term "the common defense" which has changed a great deal since the time our founding father immortalized that phrase in the Constitution of the United States. In those days, the Army was the bulwark of the young nation's defense. But in the years and the wars that followed, the mighty Sister Services of the Navy and the Air Force came into being and developed equal stature. Today, the three service...
Here is a pictorial report on the meaning of the term "the common defense" which has changed a great deal since the time our founding father immortalized that phrase in the Constitution of the United States. In those days, the Army was the bulwark of the young nation's defense. But in the years and the wars that followed, the mighty Sister Services of the Navy and the Air Force came into being and developed equal stature. Today, the three services operate under a unified command, working together as the Armed Forces of the United States. Together, they share new weapons brought forth by the era of missiles and nuclear arms and contribute their resources to the military exploration of the new world of outer space. The Armed Forces form a mighty, flexible shield which by its very existence deters the sinister designs of the forces of aggression. The Big picture pays tribute to the Army, Navy, and Air Force who form a valiant team that continues to discharge with glory its great and proud responsibilities -- the common defense of the United States.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1958
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
Airplanes, International relations, Military academies, Weapons and ordnance, Scientific research, Submarines, Spacecraft, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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Big Picture, Episode 452, Look Toward Tomorrow
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 452 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1959), 28 mins
Story of civilian engineers and scientists in a film designed to supplement the long-range recruitment program, set up by the Army, for civilian scientists and engineers. It is intended to help create in the public mind a climate of respect and prestige for Army science and technical work which will encourage youn...
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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 452 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1959), 28 mins
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Story of civilian engineers and scientists in a film designed to supplement the long-range recruitment program, set up by the Army, for civilian scientists and engineers. It is intended to help create in the public mind a climate of respect and prestige for Army science and technical work which will encourage young men and women to consider Army civil service in their future planning over the next few years. Treated from the overall point of view...
Story of civilian engineers and scientists in a film designed to supplement the long-range recruitment program, set up by the Army, for civilian scientists and engineers. It is intended to help create in the public mind a climate of respect and prestige for Army science and technical work which will encourage young men and women to consider Army civil service in their future planning over the next few years. Treated from the overall point of view of the Army, "Look Toward Tomorrow" touches base with five of the technical services: Signal, Ordnance, Engineers, Chemical, and Quartermaster. This half-hour production highlights significant scientific and engineering work which has been accomplished or is being developed in the Army with emphasis on the role of the young civilian scientist and engineer.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Joe Barton
Date Published / Released
1959
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Joe Barton
Topic / Theme
Association and organization conferences, Civilians, Government occupations, Military engineering, Military personnel, Scientific research, Television, 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
Description
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 491, Decade of NATO
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 491 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1960), 28 mins
A film documentary originally produced by the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance, it is a report on the progress of NATO. It is history in the making, a story about the organization and its accomplishments since its birth more than ten years ago. In NATO we have developed a deterrent and a retaliatory capability of gr...
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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 491 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1960), 28 mins
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A film documentary originally produced by the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance, it is a report on the progress of NATO. It is history in the making, a story about the organization and its accomplishments since its birth more than ten years ago. In NATO we have developed a deterrent and a retaliatory capability of great destructive power for the prevention of general war. As stressed in this film episode for the Army's weekly television series, it i...
A film documentary originally produced by the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance, it is a report on the progress of NATO. It is history in the making, a story about the organization and its accomplishments since its birth more than ten years ago. In NATO we have developed a deterrent and a retaliatory capability of great destructive power for the prevention of general war. As stressed in this film episode for the Army's weekly television series, it is the fervent hope that one day the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will outlive the harsh facts of Communist aggression which called it into being. The nations of NATO are all partners, and have an appropriate part to play in international security today ... tomorrow ... and for the indeterminate future.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Edward R. Murrow, 1908-1965
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Edward R. Murrow, 1908-1965
Topic / Theme
International relations, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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