Training and education of African American soldiers and officers in World War 2. African American soldiers of the U.S. Army attend a graduation ceremony at West Point, New York during World War II. African American soldiers receive commission at U.S. OCS (Officer Training School). They parade on a field. One African American cadet among West Point cadets stands at attention. West Point Auditorium at graduation ceremony. An African American cadet receives his diploma from the U.S. Under Secretary of War Robert Patterson. African American Flying cadets lined up at an aircraft. A Flight Officer pins wings on an African American cadet. African American cadets lined up at graduation ceremony.
Shows activities of U.S. Navy sailors at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York. A group of sailors roll barrels along ship decks. A woman shares an apple with a sailor. A group of sailors watches them. A sign in the background reads 'National Apple Week'. The sailors and Navy officers stand around barrels of apple. A woman distributes apples to he sailors. A woman and the sailors eat apples. Sailors pose with woman showing an empty barrel. They lift her up.
The Executive Committee of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) meet at the United Nations headquarters. The agenda of the meeting is a medical and welfare campaign against diseases and malnutrition world over. Delegates from Pakistan, Israel and United States seen. A nurse trains ladies with the aid of a skeleton. India: A doctor checks a boy's ears as other children wait their turn. Korea: A doctor checks a boy as other children watch. A girl is given a pill and food in a backward area. Men carry supplies of antibiotics, serums, and powdered milk on their backs.
President-elect Dwight D Eisenhower, his brother and Mayor Dewey help launch The Heart Fund in New York. Dignitaries and guests seated at the venue. President Eisenhower's brother with the chairman of the Drive Mrs. Preston Davie. Governer of NY Thomas Edmund Dewey also seated on stage. President Eisenhower arrives for the function. Speeches by Mrs. Davie and Eisenhower's brother. A standing ovation by the guests. Certificates distributed.
A barrel jumping contest in New York. A skater on ice skates takes a start for an attempts to hurdle ten barrels. Ten barrels placed on the snow. He takes a long jump and lands on the last barrel. Spectators watch the contest. Referees move forward to measure the jump distance. Photographers click pictures.
Australian tennis player Frank Arthur Sedgman makes his pro debut against American John Albert Kramer also known as Jack Kramer. Sedgman and Kramer walk onto the tennis court. Spectators applaud. The match begins. The match underway. Spectators watch the match. Kramer defeats Sedgman 6-1, 6-2. The two players shake hands at the net.
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