A U.S. Army medic is seen leaning over a wounded American soldier in woods near Wegscheid, Germany, during a battle with German forces in World War 2. The medic renders first aid, and covers him up. Then other American soldiers help to lift the wounded soldier and carry him hurriedly through the forest. The wounded soldier appears to be in great pain, and appears to be nauseous. They place him on the ground. Next, they carry him to a jeep, place him in the back, and drive away.
A film on the winter sports and other activities in the White Mountain National Forest area in New Hampshire, United States during the Great Depression. Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps or CCC working. They construct the ski and hiking trails. View of a hiking trail. The young men of the CCC repair the foot bridges. A man walks over the wrecked foot bridge. Then he comes back and crosses the way by other means due to the wrecked bridge. CCC members working on the construction of bridge.
Premier of Cuba Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz addressing the officials and dignitaries of the United Nations in New York, United States. Clip shows the first few minutes of the speech, which was the longest single speech ever to be delivered to the United Nations, at 269 minutes. Delegates applaud as Castro walks to the lectern to address the 872nd plenary meeting of the General Assembly on 26 September 1960. Castro addresses the officials. He begins his record speech, by saying, ironically, (translated), "Although it has been said that we speak at great length, don't worry, you may rest assured that we shall endeavor to be brief and to put before you what we consider it our duty to say."
Farmers transporting water for cattle in Kansas City, Missouri. Livestock on a farm. Emaciated, thin, and dead and dying cattle suffering from drought and difficult conditions during the Great Depression. A farmer working on the farm. Water is transported from far areas after a drought in the city. A farmer loading containers in a jeep.
Mays department store (owned by J.W. Mays) distributes garments to needy people in Brooklyn, New York, during the Great Depression. People lined up outside the shop. Buildings in the area. Traffic on a street. Some people in the line are unruly and police work to restrain a woman. People get clothes.
Warm overcoats being distributed to needy people in Kansas City, Missouri by local merchant Louis A. Cumonow. People standing outside a store during the Great Depression. Buildings in the area. Mr. Cumonow distributes warm overcoats to people.
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