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Universal Newsreels, Release 101, July 13, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 101 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 4 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, and naval battles.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 101 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 4 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, and naval battles.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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FIRST SPY TRIAL PICTURES
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Veil of secrecy that has shrouded saboteurs since their capture is partially lifted as spy trial begins. A Commission of 7 Generals tries the 8 men who face the firing squad or hangman's noose.
ALLIED CONVOY BATTLES
MEDITERRANEAN--Amaz...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, and naval battles.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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FIRST SPY TRIAL PICTURES
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Veil of secrecy that has shrouded saboteurs since their capture is partially lifted as spy trial begins. A Commission of 7 Generals tries the 8 men who face the firing squad or hangman's noose.
ALLIED CONVOY BATTLES
MEDITERRANEAN--Amazing pictures of the great air-sea battle between an Allied Convoy to Malta, and Axis forces. Allied guns fill the air with bursting steel, that brings many Nazi and Italian aircraft to sudden destruction. Allied marksmen thwart suicide attack in Italian torpedo plane.
DARWIN BOMBED
AUSTRALIA--Dozens of Japs planes sweep over Darwin and other north Australian points, dropping destruction on many homes and stores. This wanton attack on non-military objectives is characteristics of Jap warfare. War workers save part of oil supply.
BOMBER PLANT ALMOST READY
MIDWEST--A great monument to American genius for mass production nears completion. This new Henry Ford enterprise will soon be turning out bombers that will make mass attacks on enemy strongholds an everyday affair.
NAVY RELIEF $5,000,000 RICHER
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The Navy Relief Society is $5,000,000. better off as Clarence Dillon, Chairman of The Citizen's National Committee, hands Secretary Knox a check for that amount.
ADMIRAL NIMITZ DECORATED
WASHINGTON, D. C.--In recognition of meritorious service in connection with his Coral Sea and Marshall Island victories, Admiral Chester Nimitz receives the Distinguished Service Medal from Admiral King. Fellow officers also congratulate the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet on his historic exploits.
LIDICE REBORN IN ILLINOIS
LIDICE, ILL.--Stern Park Gardens, a small housing project near Joliet, Ill., is rechristened Lidice, in honor of the small Czech village that was razed by Nazi brutality in revenge for the death of hangman Heydrich. Wendell Willkie tells 35,000 the new Lidice is a world symbol of free men.
VOL. 15--101
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1942-07-13, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Ted Kennedy, 1932-2009
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Naval battles, Politicians, 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 422, August 7, 1945
in Universal Newsreels, Release 422 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Harry S. Truman, and bombing attacks.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 422 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Harry S. Truman, and bombing attacks.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
TOPS THE FIELD
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
U. S. 3RD FLEET BLASTS JAPAN
THE AIR STRIKE
Springing from decks of carriers in Task Force 38 a thousand dive bombers, torpedo planes and fighters add...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Harry S. Truman, and bombing attacks.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
TOPS THE FIELD
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
U. S. 3RD FLEET BLASTS JAPAN
THE AIR STRIKE
Springing from decks of carriers in Task Force 38 a thousand dive bombers, torpedo planes and fighters add to Tokio's destruction, further cripples Japan's dwindling air forces, and ravages her industrial plants and transportation system. Bombs, rockets and heavy strafing create utter destruction and start terrific fires.
THE FLEET STRIKES
While steaming in battle formation a mere 3,000 yards off the Jap mainland, the giant 14in. and 16in. guns of Admiral Halsey's dreadnoughts open fire on Japanese steel plants and other industrial sites. They continue their heavy bombardment without a shot being returned from shore, nor does a single member of the Jap Imperial Fleet come out to do battle.
FROM ITALY TO PACIFIC
Over 4,000 G.I.'s, veterans of the Italian and African campaigns, are re-deployed directly to the Philippines.
AERIAL WIRE-LAYING
C-47 transport planes are equipped to pay out 16 miles of telephone wire over difficult terrain, enabling telephone communication to be established between isolated spots.
THE CAMOUFLAGE VILLAGE (Except Phila.)
SEATTLE, WASH.--It is impossible to distinguish (illegible text) No. 2 plant from the air (illegible text) property.
GIANT HELICOPTER
PHILADELPHIA--U. S. Navy demonstrates the PV-3, world's largest helicopter. With a fuselage as large as a street car and huge rotors at both ends, it is designed for use in air transport.
TOLEDO "DREAM CITY"
TOLEDO, O.--A comprehensive scale model of the Toledo of Tomorrow, shows congestion-proof streets, decentralized business districts and streamlined travel facilities.
28TH ARRIVES IN U.S. (Phila. only)
BOSTON -- Gen. Sota and his famous 28th Division are greeted by Gov. Martin of (illegible text) and Gov. Tobia (illegible text) on their return (illegible text).
VOL. 18--422
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1945-08-07, 1945
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Labor unions, 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 836, December 27, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 836 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and military maneuvers.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 836 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and military maneuvers.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 836
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
KING VISITS FIGHTING FORCES
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--King George pays a visit to British army units near the Front, inspects planes and pilots at flying fields, and also fortifications in the War zone.
BRITISH CRUISER...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Marine Corps, Dwight Eisenhower, and military maneuvers.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 836
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
KING VISITS FIGHTING FORCES
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--King George pays a visit to British army units near the Front, inspects planes and pilots at flying fields, and also fortifications in the War zone.
BRITISH CRUISER ON DEATH WATCH
OFF COAST OF FLORIDA.--H.M.S. Orion, the warship that chased the Nazi freighter "Arauca" into (illegible text)rt Everglades, stands guard outside the 3-mile-limit to prevent the German ship from escaping.
LEAGUE OUSTS SOVIET RUSSIA
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND.--Epochal scenes as the League of Nations convenes to hear Finland's plea for aid in repulsing the "Red" attack, and expels the Soviets for breaking League rules and invading the tiny nation.
SWEDES BOLSTER DEFENSES
SWEDEN.--With Russian troops previously close to her borders, Sweden looks to (illegible text) defenses with warships patrolling her coastlines and big coast guns ready to repel invaders.
NEW FRENCH CADETS SWORN IN
SAINT CYR, FRANCE.--Future officers for the French army, new cadets at the French "West Point," receive the school flag and take part in the impressive "plume" ceremony, first time ever filmed.
BOMBERS FLY OVER MT. WHITNEY
CALIFORNIA.--Spectacular scenes as B-18 Army bombing planes take off from March Field and fly in formation 300 feet below sea level in Death Valley, and continue on to fly over the peaks of Mount Whitney.
MEXICANS FETE PATRON SAINT
GUADALUPE, MEXICO.--Hundreds of thousands of devout natives arrive to take part in the colorful rites for the "Virgin of Guadalupe," climbing the high hill to kiss the cross at the top. A simple but impressive pageant!
BEACH BEAUTIES DUNK "1939"
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--Pretty bathing lassies at the Floridian Pool give the Old Year a wet send-off, tossing Father Time into the water. Then they greet young 1940 with cheers--and ice cream cones!
HIGH ONE WINS $1,000 INAUGURAL
MIAMI, FLA.--A record crowd of 11,400 sees the Prince entry, a 10-1 shot, usher in the Florida racing season by galloping home by a head to win the Tropical Inaugural, nosing out Remarkable in a brilliant stretch drive.
EAST-WEST SWIM MEET THRILLING
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.--The Winter aquatic season gets off to a colorful start with swimming and diving champs competing in the annual East-West meet, with the Westerners setting a fast pace to win.
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
1939-12-27, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military maneuvers, Armed forces, Presidents, Soviet Union Attacks Finland, November 30, 1939, 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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Winston Churchill
directed by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001; produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962, originally published 1962), 55 mins
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directed by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001; produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962, originally published 1962), 55 mins
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Author / Creator
Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Speaker / Narrator
Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Heads of state, Military defeats, Military victories, Politicians, War, Wartime economy, Blitz, September 1940-May 1941, World War I, 1914-1918, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, World History, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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