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Universal Newsreels, Release 763, April 17, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 763 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
This newsreel features FDR and the government policy of neutrality in war.
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This newsreel features FDR and the government policy of neutrality in war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 763
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
"U.S. TO DEFEND AMERICAS"--F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Pres. Roosevelt, speaking before the Pan-American Union, says any European conflict will affect us and warns the dictators that the U. S. will match "force to force" to defend this hemisphere!--Sen. Pepper defends the President's note to...
This newsreel features FDR and the government policy of neutrality in war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 763
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
"U.S. TO DEFEND AMERICAS"--F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Pres. Roosevelt, speaking before the Pan-American Union, says any European conflict will affect us and warns the dictators that the U. S. will match "force to force" to defend this hemisphere!--Sen. Pepper defends the President's note to the Dictators, while Sen. Bridges attacks it as (illegible text)ar mongering!"
FLEET ORDERED BACK TO PACIFIC
NORFOLK, VA.--Hurriedly ordered back to the West Coast by F. D. R. in a mysterious move said to be connected with War threats in the Far East, battleships and other vessels are hastily loaded for a quick return trip!
40 DEAD IN MID-WEST TORNADO
CAPRON, OKLA. -- Spectacular destruction and wreckage follow in the wake of a 70 M.P.H. "twister," which swept through Western Oklahoma and nearby States, leaving many dead, 336 injured and property damaged estimated in the millions!
LINDBERGH HERE FOR AIR PARLEY
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The noted flier returns from self-exile allegedly to tell Congress his views on the aerial armadas of European nations!--Barbara Hutton, Woolworth heiress, hoping to reclaim her American citizenship, also arrives on the S. S. Aquitania.
BRITAIN RUSHES AIR ARMADA
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND.--Sir Kingsley Wood, Air Minister, arrives to inspect production of fast bombers at one of the country's big airplane plants! The British are rapidly getting ready for trouble in the air!
CLIPPER ENDS PIONEER FLIGHT
BALTIMORE, MD.--The Yankee Clipper, huge 74-passenger seaplane, lands at the Pan American base after successfully completing its 10,000-mi. shakedown flight to Europe. She's ready for regular trans-Atlantic service!
WASHINGTON'S RIDE RE-ENACTED
MOUNT VERNON, VA.--An impressive historic reenactment marks the 150th Anniversary of Geo. Washington's ride from his home to New York for his inauguration as the country's first President.
OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW HELD
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The 2nd animal Outdoor Exhibit of the Sculptor's Guild, on Park Avenue, embraces a wide variety of subject and technique, with colorful and modernistic works of 60 artists on display.
GO GOLDFISH GULPING ONE BETTER
MARINETTE, WIS.--Here's one wrestling bout that really "smelt!" Battlers wade into a ring filled with two tons of smelt and mix it up for a comic round of skidding flesh and flying fish! Speedy Frank wins by a scale!
DERBY FAVORITE LOSES IN UPSET
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Kentucky Derby prospects take a swift turn at Jamaica as El Chico, undefeated 1938 juvenile champ, is nosed out by Gilded Knight in a thrilling photo finish as 20,000 fans whoop it up!
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-04-17, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Henry Styles Bridges, 1898-1961, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Henry Styles Bridges, 1898-1961
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Heads of state, Neutrality, 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 806, September 13, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 806 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the special session of Congress called to discuss the Embargo Act and the Neutrality Act.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the special session of Congress called to discuss the Embargo Act and the Neutrality Act.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 806
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
F.D.R. CALLS SPECIAL SESSION
WASHINGTON, D. C.--IN A MOVE OF FAR-REACHING IMPORTANCE TO THE U.S., PRES. ROOSEVELT SUMMONS CONGRESS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION, AT WHICH, IT IS BELIEVED, STRINGENT PHASES OF THE ARMS EM...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the special session of Congress called to discuss the Embargo Act and the Neutrality Act.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 806
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
F.D.R. CALLS SPECIAL SESSION
WASHINGTON, D. C.--IN A MOVE OF FAR-REACHING IMPORTANCE TO THE U.S., PRES. ROOSEVELT SUMMONS CONGRESS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION, AT WHICH, IT IS BELIEVED, STRINGENT PHASES OF THE ARMS EMBARGO MAY BE REPEALED.--MEANWHILE, SENATORS NYE AND THOMAS ARGUE THE "PROS" AND "CONS" OF THE EMBARGO, AND GEN. HUGH JOHNSON WARNS THE NATION TO STAY OUT OF EUROPE!
NEW YORK, N. Y.--ANSWERING THE PRESIDENT'S CALL FOR MORE NAVAL RESERVES, RECRUITING GOES ON AT A BRISK PACE!--HUNDREDS OF PATRIOTIC RED CROSS WORKERS MAKE BANDAGES TO HELP SUFFERERS IN WAR-TORN EUROPE.
U-BOAT SURVIVERS REACH PORT
HALIFAX, N. S.--The War's first sea-victims, 220 survivors of the ill-fated liner Athenia, torpedoed and sank by a Nazi submarine, arrive on the S.S. City of Flint, after a harrowing crossing through sub-infested waters.
TANKS ENTRAIN IN RECORD TIME (Exclusive)
WOODSIDE, N. Y.--Units of the 7th Cavalry Brigade (Mechanized)--110 speedy combat cars and 48 half-track vehicles--leave for their Ft. Knox base aboard 77 flat cars. The speedy "Iron Horses" require only 17 minutes for the task!
GIANT BLAST SPEEDS NEW DAM (Exclusive)
HIWASSEE, N. C.--Spectacular scenes as a 30,000 pound explosion of nitromon goes off with destructive fury, loosening thousands of tons of granite for dam construction. A 200-foot wall comes tumbling down!
JAP GOODWILL FLIERS ARRIVE
NEWARK, N. J.--The Japanese long-distance plane, and its crew of six, which took off from Tokyo on a World tour, lands at Newark Airport. Deputy Mayor Fox greets the fliers and a goodwill toast is drunk in champagne.
MACHINE SPEEDS TOMATO PICKING (Exclusive)
LANCASTER, PA.--Here's an amazing device that saves wear and tear on tomato pickers, and many hours as well. Workers recline in special hammocks and pluck the juicy tomatoes as the vehicle travels along!
ITALIAN LINER RISKS OCEAN TRIP
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Her white sides bearing huge Italian flags, the S.S. Roma casts off after a long stay and sails for home, protected from dangers threatening ships of warring nations, by Italy's neutral stand in the World War.
BIG LOG DRIVE STARTS ON COAST
FORT BRAGG, CALIF.--To meet the war crisis demand for California Redwood, daring woodsmen scale 250 foot trees before they are "topped" and rolled down along chute to the lakes below.
INDIANS GET SALMON BY THE TON
CELILO FALLS, ORE.--With a big "run" on, thousands of "brave" fishermen make a record haul as the fish try to get by the falls. The spot is reserved for Indians--no "palefaces"--and they catch 'em with nets and books by the ton.
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-09-13, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Gerald Prentice Nye, 1892-1971, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Gerald Prentice Nye, 1892-1971
Topic / Theme
National government, Neutrality, 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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Universal Newsreels, Release 808, September 20, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 808 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features President Roosevelt's speech to Congress about the arms embargo and United States neutrality.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features President Roosevelt's speech to Congress about the arms embargo and United States neutrality.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 808
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
MOURN CHILD VICTIM OF U-BOAT
HAMILTON, ONT.--Canada pays impressive tribute to Margaret Haylworth, 10-year-old girl, fatally hurt when the S.S. Athenia was torpedoed by a Nazi submarine. Government officials,...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features President Roosevelt's speech to Congress about the arms embargo and United States neutrality.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 808
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
MOURN CHILD VICTIM OF U-BOAT
HAMILTON, ONT.--Canada pays impressive tribute to Margaret Haylworth, 10-year-old girl, fatally hurt when the S.S. Athenia was torpedoed by a Nazi submarine. Government officials, and thousands, attend her touching funeral.
GLASCOW, SCOTLAND.--Hundreds of survivors, including many injured and tiny children, land after being rescued . Pitiful pawns in the new game of war!
ARMY DELAYS BERGDOLL TRIAL
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, No. 1 draft dodger, who was seized upon his return from Germany, fails in an effort to halt his court martial by army officers by legal skirmishing in the Federal Court.
SHIP RUNS AGROUND BY MISTAKE
GLOUCESTER, MASS.--The Norwegian freighter, Rio Branco, is hard aground on the rocky coast. Her skipper mistook the lighthouse here for the one at Boston and ran his heavily laden vessel right into shore. Tough luck!
MEXICANS HAIL INDEPENDENCE
MEXICO, CITY, D. F.--Spectacular scenes as the republic celebrates its 1810 revolution and freedom from old Spain, with a colorful parade of troops and sailors, headed by Pres. Gardenas and foreign diplomats.
ARMY TESTS NEW SEARCHLIGHT
WASHINGTON, D.C.--800 million candle-power searchlights, that turn night into day, are tested by the National Guard. The Capitol, and the sky above it, is etched with brilliance as anti-aircraft units swing into action.
COLLEGE GRIDDERS RARIN' TO GO
BERKELEY, CALIF.--Last season's stars swell the hopes of California's Golden Bears, and Coach Allison, as many old-timers report for practice. A large squad, and a "large" work-out with special devices for limbering up summer kinks.
FAMOUS ROUND-UP IS STAGED
PENDLETON, ORE.--It's Wild West Time! The annual rodeo, featuring daring brone and steer riding, gets off to a colorful start with a big parade of Indians and cowboys. A jamboree of thrills--and spills! And how!
GRID STARS GO ON WARPATH (Exclusive)
GRANTS PASS, ORE.--Football goes "screwball"! Here's a team that wears animal skins and uses clubs on its opponents. No sissy stuff for them--they fight to the bitter end, and then --off they go in a wheelbarrow!
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-09-20, 1939
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, National government, Neutrality, 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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Universal Newsreels, Release 821, November 6, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 821 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 15 mins
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 821
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH DOWN NAZI PLANES
SCOTLAND.--German fliers, shot down in the Firth of Forth raid, and rescued by fishermen, are cared for in a local hospital. "GENERAL MUD" SLOWS TROOPS
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE....
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 821 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 15 mins
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UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 821
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH DOWN NAZI PLANES
SCOTLAND.--German fliers, shot down in the Firth of Forth raid, and rescued by fishermen, are cared for in a local hospital. "GENERAL MUD" SLOWS TROOPS
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--British troops by the thousands move up to the Front, despite heavy rains and mud!--Sir Kingsley Wood, air chief, sees R.A.F. planes...
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 821
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH DOWN NAZI PLANES
SCOTLAND.--German fliers, shot down in the Firth of Forth raid, and rescued by fishermen, are cared for in a local hospital. "GENERAL MUD" SLOWS TROOPS
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--British troops by the thousands move up to the Front, despite heavy rains and mud!--Sir Kingsley Wood, air chief, sees R.A.F. planes take off on dangerous missions over the lines!--Viscount Gort, army chief, visits the front with Maj. Gen. Windsor (Duke, to you!)
FINNS PREPARE FOR WAR
HELSINKI, FINLAND.--Faced with war by defying Russia's territorial demands, thousands flee the capital by trainloads, while last-minute preparations are made against attack.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN.--Pres. Kallio of Finland meets with the three Scandanavian monarchs to decide upon plans for mutual aid to Finland.
F.D.R. SIGNS EMBARGO REPEAL
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Historic scenes as the special session of Congress sounds the death knell of the embargo act, opening U.S. doors to billions of dollars in Allied arms orders. Pres. Roosevelt signs the epochal document!
BROOKLYN, N.Y.--Fighting planes for England, delayed by the embargo, are taken on barges to be rushed to Europe's war front.
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--The Douglas airplane factory, as well as the Lockheed plant, hum with activity as production is started on 7,800 planes to be ordered by France and Britain.
GRIDIRON THRILLS OF THE WEEK
NOTRE DAME BEATS ARMY
NEW YORK, N.Y.--73,000 football fans see the "Fighting Irish," in full stride at last, defeat a gallant "Cadet" team, 14-0.
TENNESSEE BLANKS L.S.U.
BATON ROUGE, LA.--The unbeaten "Vols" ride like a tidal wave over Louisiana State to triumph, 20-0. Their 19th straight victory!
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-11-06, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Laws and legislation, Military alliances, Neutrality, 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 912, September 18, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 912 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 11 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the military draft.
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the military draft.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 912
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
PRES. ROOSEVELT SIGNS DRAFT BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C.--With the signing by the President of the unprecedented peace-time draft bill, the legislation intended to increase our armed forces becomes law. All men between 21 and 35 must register on...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the military draft.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 912
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
PRES. ROOSEVELT SIGNS DRAFT BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C.--With the signing by the President of the unprecedented peace-time draft bill, the legislation intended to increase our armed forces becomes law. All men between 21 and 35 must register on October 16th.
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF!
Pictures taken over 20 years ago show Newton D. Baker, then War Secretary, drawing out the first draft capsule --that started America's great rush to arms!
NATIONAL GUARD UNITS INDUCTED
Epochal scenes in U. S. history, as 60,500 Guardsmen from 26 states are called to active duty, first step in putting an army of one million men in arms by 1941.
FORT DIX, N. J.--The largest military center in the New York area hums with activity, as workers rush construction of new barracks to house thousands of Guardsmen and draftees.
WILLKIE BLASTS F.D.R. IN SPEECH
COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS--In the town where he taught school as a young man, the G.O.P. candidate attacks the Roosevelt administration in a dynamic speech that draws great applause.
LAY KEEL FOR NEW BATTLESHIP
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Uncle Sam's "Two Ocean" Navy comes nearer reality, as work is started on the new 45,000-ton super-dreadnaught, the U.S.S. New Jersey. Former Navy Secretary Edison takes part in the ceremonies.
SAILORS AND MARINES PARADE
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.--Secretary of the Navy Knox inspects the Marine Base and Naval Training Station, witnessing an impressive display by "gobs" and "Leathernecks," equipped with the latest weapons for defense.
F.D.R. LEADS BANKHEAD RITES
JASPER, ALA.--Pres. Roosevelt leads the nation in solemn rites for Speaker of the House William Bank-head, who succombed to a recent illness. His home town turns out to pay last respects at impressive burial rites.
OUTDOOR COLLEGE TEACHES GRACE
PETERBORO, N. H.--Beauty and grace can be yours, too--but it's hard work! Pretty students of Sargent College, of Boston University, demonstrate new technique for health and charm. Dancing and poses on the lawn --ah, me!
DIVING STARS SHINE IN MEET
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--It's a thrilling sight to see crack highboard champs, including former Olympic stars, in action at a National A.A.U. meet. Mermaids, too, take part in the exhibition of crack diving.
COMEDY TEAM IN SOFTBALL TILT
MAMARONECK, N. Y.--The cast of "Hellzapoppin." Broadway comedy hit, take on a Robt. Ripley team in a softball game--and what a goofy event it is. The players are well-known--but their antics are new! And how!
VOLUME XII -- 1940
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
1940-09-18, 1940
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, Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962
Topic / Theme
Laws and legislation, Military draft, First lady, Legislatures, 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 913, September 23, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 913 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 10 mins
This newsreel features election campaigns, government policies, and war.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 913 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 10 mins
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This newsreel features election campaigns, government policies, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 913
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITAIN WITHSTANDING NAZI AIR ASSAULT
England's heroic defense against the German aerial armadas astounds the world. Despite terrible raids against London, in which even the King's palace is not spared. Britain continues to starve all attacks.
Winston Churchill, England's d...
This newsreel features election campaigns, government policies, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 913
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITAIN WITHSTANDING NAZI AIR ASSAULT
England's heroic defense against the German aerial armadas astounds the world. Despite terrible raids against London, in which even the King's palace is not spared. Britain continues to starve all attacks.
Winston Churchill, England's dynamic leader, and the King and Queen as well, inspect bomb damage in London following one of the city's worst raids in history, to cheer hapless persons who haze lost their homes and loved ones.
F. D. R. GETS UNIVERSITY DEGREE
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Receiving an honorary L.I.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania at its bicentennial celebration, President Roosevelt says that only dictators fear a free election! He also inspects the Navy Yard here, where construction is being rushed on more warships for our Navy.
WILLKIE HAILED ON WEST COAST
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--A record crowd of almost 100,000 turns out to see and hear the G.O.P. candidate at the Coliseum, as he continues to blast the New Deal. At the Golden Gate Exposition, 40,000 greet him after a triumphal tour through San Francisco.
NATIONAL GUARD BEGINS YEAR'S TRAINING
FORT DIX, N. J.--Uncle Sam's defense program shifts into high gear, with the arrival at camp of thousands of National Guardsmen, called out to serve a year with the Army. Life is busy for them--"In the Army Now!"
LEGIONNAIRES "TAKE" CITY
BOSTON, MASS.--Colorful scenes as the American Legion, many thousands strong, "captures" the Hub City for its annual convention. Following the dedication of a statue of Paul revere, the Legionnaires assemble at the "Garden" under Commander Kelly.
LARGEST FERRYBOAT LAUNCHED
MANITOWOC, WIS.--20,000 persons see the launching of the "City of Midland," world's biggest ferryboat. The streamlined craft weighs 6,000 tons and is 406 feet long! It will carry hundreds of passengers and autos on Lake Michigan.
HASH BEATS CHALLEDON IN UPSET
NARRAGANSETT, R. I.--Challedon, the odds-on favorite to win the $25,000 "Special," disappoints his followers as he comes in a half-length behind the Greentree Stable entry, in a spectacular finish.
VOLUME XII -- 1940
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
1940-09-23, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, Government policy, War, Blitz, September 1940-May 1941, New Deal, 1933-1938, 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 914, September 25, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 914 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 13 mins
This newsreel features employment and government policies of FDR.
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This newsreel features employment and government policies of FDR.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 914
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
LEGION IN MAMMOTH PARADE
BOSTON, MASS.--The Hub City turns out en masse to witness the American Legion parade, a gala spectacle of marching Legionnaires and picturesque floats. Army and civic officials review the great display of preparedness!
GUARD UNIT LEAVES FOR DUTY
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Guards...
This newsreel features employment and government policies of FDR.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 914
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
LEGION IN MAMMOTH PARADE
BOSTON, MASS.--The Hub City turns out en masse to witness the American Legion parade, a gala spectacle of marching Legionnaires and picturesque floats. Army and civic officials review the great display of preparedness!
GUARD UNIT LEAVES FOR DUTY
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Guardsmen of the 245th Coast Artillery, 1,600 strong, march down Broadway to debark for Fort Hancock, where they'll train for a year under the Regular Army. It's a tearful farewell, too!
ARMY PLANE HITS "500" IN TEST
BURBANK, CALIF.--The Lockheed P-36, world's fastest interceptor plane, undergoes spectacular 500 M.P.H. flight before Army officials. Production will start soon on orders for 700 for the U.S., and 800 for Britain!
KIDNAPPED CHILD HOME AGAIN
HILLSBOROUGH, CALIF.--The entire nation delivers thanks as young Marc de Tristan, baby son of wealthy Coast family, is returned to his joyful parents after his kidnapper had been caught by woodsmen.
MORE MACHINES GUNS ON WAY
HARTFORD, CONN.--Production of .30 and .50 calibre machine guns is speeded at the Colt factory, where weapons for planes, tanks and ground forces are coming off the line in ever-increasing numbers.
F.D.R.'S SON IN AIR CORPS
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Elliott Roosevelt, 30-yr.-old son of the President, who has been appointed to a procurement post in the Army Air Corps Reserve, at $200 a month, poses for pictures.
PARIS FASHIONS IN NEW SETTING (exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Paris as a style center is not dead! It's influence is felt in America, as these swanky new ensembles for Fall and Winter show. Designed by Madamme Nicole, the creations thrill American women!
CHILE SHOWS MILITARY MIGHT
SANTIAGO, CHILE -- Colorful scenes in the South American capital, as President Cerda reviews an impressive display of the nation's armed might. Planes, soldiers and sailors join in a spectacular parade.
MODEL PLANES SOAR IN MEET (exclusive)
AKRON, OHIO--Over 600 boys compete for prizes in a National model plane contest. It's amazing to see the gas-powered ships take off and zoom, and you'll be amazed at the novel designs the boy's have developed.
POLO CHAMPS THRILL CROWDS
WESTBURY, N. Y.--Thrills and action for sporting fans, as the Great Neck poloists turn back the Aknusti "four", 12-5. The winners lost to Aknusti in the "open", but this time they're hard-riding and hard to beat!
COLORFUL RODEO RE-ENACTED
PENDLETON, ORE.--Thousands of spectators from the Northwest are on hand for the spectacular "buckaroo," with a parade of real Indians as a colorful prelude to the hard-riding, hard-falling cowboys!
VOLUME XII -- 1940
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
1940-09-25, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Employment, Government policy, New Deal, 1933-1938, World War II, 1939-1945, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1940 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 961, March 11, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 961 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 13 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about laws and legislation and military aid.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 961 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 13 mins
Description
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about laws and legislation and military aid.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
(illegible text)
LEASE-LEND BILL PASSED
WASHINGTON, D. C.--EPOCHAL SCENES IN THE SENATE CHAMBER, FOLLOWING PASSAGE OF THE MUCH-DEBATED BILL TO AID ENGLAND. SPOKESMEN OF OPPOSING FACTIONS COMMENT ON THE OUTCOME!
INDO-CHINA BOWS TO JAPAN
THAILAND--Following signing of truce between Siam and Indo-China, arranged under du...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about laws and legislation and military aid.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
(illegible text)
LEASE-LEND BILL PASSED
WASHINGTON, D. C.--EPOCHAL SCENES IN THE SENATE CHAMBER, FOLLOWING PASSAGE OF THE MUCH-DEBATED BILL TO AID ENGLAND. SPOKESMEN OF OPPOSING FACTIONS COMMENT ON THE OUTCOME!
INDO-CHINA BOWS TO JAPAN
THAILAND--Following signing of truce between Siam and Indo-China, arranged under duress by Japanese military officials, valuable areas of land are ceded by France--and may aid Japan's drive to the South.
CITY HAS "BLACK-OUT" TEST
SEATTLE, WASH.--First big U. S. city to hold wartime "black-outs"! Volunteers patrol darkened streets and naval vessels are on guard, as nearby Fort Lewis stages impressive searchlight tests over blacked-out city.
TIRE PLANT MAKING GAS MASKS
AKRON, OHIO--Masks for Uncle Sam's armed forces are being turned out in increasing quantities at the Goodyear factory, big auto tire plant. Hundreds of women workers and others are employed in the new arsenal.
GIRLS RESPOND TO "DANCE DRAFT"
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Uncle Sam's appeal for pretty Federal employees to enroll as dance partners for Army camps is met with enthusiasm. Brunettes, Blondes and Redheads "sign up"--and then it's "On with the dance."
BLIZZARD CRIPPLES MANHATTAN
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The worst storm in years blankets Manhattan under an 11-inch mantle of snow, halting traffic and causing undue hardships for millions. Over-worked plows and trucks struggle to clear the streets.
RESCUE CREW FROM SHIP AGROUND
OCEAN CITY, MD.--Coast Guardsmen strive to get the SS. Olaf Bergh off a sand-bar, where she was wrecked during the blizzard that swept the East Coast. All "Hands" were safely brought ashore.
RECORDS FALL IN TRACK MEET
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Thrills and speed mark the K. of C. meet at the Garden, with a new record being set in the pole vault by Earl Meadows. Greg Rice sets a stiff pace to win the two-mile classic.
MIOLAND WINS BIG COAST RACE
ARCADIA, CALIF.--Hollywood screen celebrities, including Bing Crosby, Joe E. Brown, Lana Turner, Binnie Barnes and others, see the Howard horse outdistance Bay View and win the $50,000 San Juan Capistrano Handicap.
VOL. 13--NO. 961
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
1941-03-11, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Laws and legislation, Military aid, 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 962, March 13, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 962 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 13 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about laws and legislation and military aid.
Sample
in Universal Newsreels, Release 962 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 13 mins
Description
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about laws and legislation and military aid.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
(illegible text)
F.D.R. SIGNS "WAR AID" BILL
WASHINGTON, D. C.--History-making scenes that may affect the course of world events! President Roosevelt affixes his signature to the epochal Lease-Lend Bill and speeds "All Out" aid to nations fighting aggression!
U.S. TO MOBILIZE LABOR
WASHINGTON, D. C.--An appeal for s...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about laws and legislation and military aid.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
(illegible text)
F.D.R. SIGNS "WAR AID" BILL
WASHINGTON, D. C.--History-making scenes that may affect the course of world events! President Roosevelt affixes his signature to the epochal Lease-Lend Bill and speeds "All Out" aid to nations fighting aggression!
U.S. TO MOBILIZE LABOR
WASHINGTON, D. C.--An appeal for skilled workers, now unemployed, to register with the government, is issued from the O.P.M. office by Paul V. McNutt, Securities Administrator! Defense needs more craftsmen to turn out planes, ships, guns, tanks and machine tools!
ON THE WAR FRONT
British Take Libyan Stronghold
NORTH AFRICA--Spectacular pictures of another British victory! A strategic port falls, following a terrific barrage, and bombardment by R.A.F. planes. Then Australian troops march in and "mop up."
King Welcomes U.S. Ambassador
LONDON, ENG.--America's new envoy to Britain, John G. Winant, gets a royal welcome upon arrival. King George reciprocates President Roosevelt's reception for Lord Halifax, personally greeting Mr. Winant!
U.S. DEFENSE IN THE NEWS
Gas Masks
Civilian workers in Washington Navy Yard leave their lathes and don gas masks when "raid" warning sounds!--At Fort Ord, Cal. Even the horses have special masks as troops stage maneuvers in clouds of gas and smoke!
Troops in New Base
First pictures of American soldiers at the Newfoundland base acquired from Britain. Troops live on transport that brought them to the vital "gateway" from Europe.
Fighting Planes
Bombers for Uncle Sam and Britain roll off the assembly line at the huge Glenn Martin plant, now being expanded. Interesting scenes of the various production steps--from start to finish of speedy B-26 bombing
planes.
YOUNG SLUGGERS GO TO TOWN!
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The Golden Glove "Tournament of Champions" provides thrills for 65,000 fight fans at the Garden. Survivors of Eastern preliminary bouts, the young battlers stage a bang-up show!
TORGER TOKLE WINS AGAIN! (exclusive)
GILFORD-LACONIA, N. H.--The Norway Ski Club star does it again! In the Eastern Championships, he sets a new course record of 251 feet! Nasty spills keep the crowd at a nervous pitch during the jumping!
VOL. 13--NO. 962
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1941-03-13, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Laws and legislation, Military aid, 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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Untold: Heroes and Villains - The Quest for Civic Virtue, Responsibility: Dwight D. Eisenhower
in Untold: Heroes and Villains - The Quest for Civic Virtue (Belfast, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2023), 3 mins
Supreme Commander of Allied Forces during the Second World War, Dwight D. Eisenhower had a duty to serve for the common good. On the eve of D-Day, the responsibility fell on his shoulders to wait – or to strike.
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in Untold: Heroes and Villains - The Quest for Civic Virtue (Belfast, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2023), 3 mins
Description
Supreme Commander of Allied Forces during the Second World War, Dwight D. Eisenhower had a duty to serve for the common good. On the eve of D-Day, the responsibility fell on his shoulders to wait – or to strike.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Instructional material
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Makematic
Series
Untold: Heroes and Villains - The Quest for Civic Virtue
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Invasions, Military casualties, Leadership roles, Patriotism, Presidents, D-Day Invasion, June 6, 1944
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2023 Makematic
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