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The Rise of Japanese militarism in the 20th Century

Film opens showing reenactment of Japanese attack ostensibly against Formosa, in 1894. Japanese troops and artillery are shown. The event is depicted in a critical political cartoon. Next, Japanese Admiral Heihachiro Togo is seen in 1904, standing with other naval officers. Then, Japanese warships are shown, firing barrages of naval gunfire at the Russian fleet in Port Arthur, Manchuria. Huge black clouds arise from burning ships. Scenes of Japanese people celebrating their naval victory. Date shifts to 1910. Cartoon depicts Japanese annexation of Korea. Cartoon illustrates Japanese actions in World War I when, siding with the Allies, Japan acquired the German-held Shandong (Shantung) Peninsula of China, as well as German-held Marianas, Carolines, and Marshalls islands in the Pacific. Japanese representatives are seen participating in Post World War 1 international activities. They signed the so-called Five-Power,Four-Power, and Nine-Power treaties, and participated in the League of Nations. Glimpse of two Japanese officers, followed by cartoon depiction of the Mariana, Caroline, and Marshall Islands, that Japan insisted on keeping. Cartoon shows them being fortified. A Japanese military marching band parades down a city street while being cheered by spectators on the sidewalks. Next, Japanese military General, Baron Tanaka Giichi, is seen in uniform with other officers. Cartoon illustrates the so-called Tanaka Memorial document that Baron Tanaka allegedly presented to the Emperor, in 1927, outlining a strategy to conquer the world. Cartoon then illustrates plan of conquest by acquiring Chinese manpower; Manchurian iron and coal; Siberian timber, coal, wheat, and metals; Tin,oil and rubber from Malaysia and the East Indies. The United States is shown as the last conquest. Views of ordinary farm and factory activities in the U.S. Cars parked in the Ford Motor Company factory lot. Japanese officials and legislators meeting in the Diet (Parliament). Japanese theater-goers and a Japanese woman singing with an American-style band, are shown as examples of activities the Japanese Government sought to discourage. A Japanese female ensemble in traditional dress, playing traditional instruments, is shown as more desirable. Western dancing and movies are shown and narrator states they were forbidden. Japese movie scene depicts ancient martial arts. A musical production displays German swastika flag and that of the Kingdom of Italy. Japanese men are shown playing the ancient game of Chu Shogi, instead of playing Western card games. People are shown in a library, where Western books are replaced by more militaristic tomes, such as: "If we fight" by Admiral Shinsaku Hirata, March 15, 1930 (shown on film slate). Slate goes on to quote about attack on Hawaii as the first battle in war of the Pacific. Film cites another approved Japanese publication: "Arguments Against American Policies" by Kawashima Seichiro, Christmas Day, 1924. It discusses distruction of the American fleet and subsequent landing on the U.S. West Coast.

Location: Japan

Date: 1944

Duration: 4 min 44 sec

Sound: Yes

Color: Monochrome

Clip Type: Edited

Language: English

Clip: 65675040807

President Louis Borno and military officers stand on the balcony of the Presidential Palace in Haiti,West Indies.

Military parade and marketplace in Haiti,West Indies. President of Haiti,Louis Borno and his military officers stand on the balcony of the Presidential Palace. Officers salute. Military parade on horseback. Palace in the background. Large crowd of civilians gathered at the marketplace. Natives peddle wares in the market. Aerial view of the countryside.

Location: Haiti West Indies

Date: 1925

Duration: 1 min 5 sec

Sound: No

Color: Monochrome

Clip Type: Edited

Language: English

Clip: 65675073252

Natives gamble and United States Marines look at cock fight in Haiti,West Indies.

Natives gamble in Haiti,West Indies. They talk in the streets in the afternoon. Straw huts in the background. Marines look at a cock fight.

Location: Haiti West Indies

Date: 1925

Duration: 42 sec

Sound: No

Color: Monochrome

Clip Type: Edited

Language: English

Clip: 65675073254

U.S. officers raise American flag atop flag pole at the U.S. Marines camp during installation in Haiti,West Indies.

U.S. Marine camp and village scenes in Haiti,West Indies. Truck loaded with men drives through street. U.S. officers walk through field. Officers raise American flag atop flag pole at the camp used by U.S. Marines during installation. Officers walk in the camp area. Buildings in the background. Men haul trolleys on field. Trees in the background. Women and children stand outside their straw huts. People move on horseback.

Location: Haiti West Indies

Date: 1925

Duration: 2 min 18 sec

Sound: No

Color: Monochrome

Clip Type: Edited

Language: English

Clip: 65675073255

U.S. Marines march past during a parade ceremony in Marine compound in Haiti,West Indies.

U.S. Marines in Haiti,West Indies. Jeep loaded with U.S. Marines move through rugged terrain. Heavy foliage in the background. Marines march past during a parade ceremony in Marine compound. They hold rifles. Buildings in the background.

Location: Haiti West Indies

Date: 1925

Duration: 39 sec

Sound: No

Color: Monochrome

Clip Type: Edited

Language: English

Clip: 65675073256