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Pre and post-revolution scenes of Russia during World War I
World War I views of Russia including both pre Russian Revolution scenes and post-revolution scenes. Opening scene shows workmen and soldiers at a construction (or rebuilding site) in Russia. Ordinary shops seen, closed with metal barriers across their fronts, on a commercial district street. Russian troops marching in review before Tsar Nicholas II, and other mounted officers, in a square in Russia. A military band marching across the square, watched by Russian troops in formation and by spectators. In post revolution Russia, An open phaeton car drives into the midst of a crowd of Russian soldiers and civilians. Three principal occupants step from the car including an officer carrying a bouquet of flowers. (Some enthusiastic bystanders show great interest in the car. At least one climbs into it.) The car's occupants next appear on the balcony of the Hotel National in Moscow, where they are greeted by a large crowd assembled below them. Abrupt change of scene shows Russian Tsar Nicholas II, on horseback, reviewing troops, who hold aloft a banner reading "Warrier," among other things. He continues past civilians assembled, holding various banners.
Lieutenant General Lauris Norstad inspects Italian and Amerian camp areas in Wiesbaden, Germany, during Exercise Cirrus.
Film opens with glimpse of an American 1950 Buick sedan and two cars behind it, parked on a flight line near a line of Italian de Havilland Vampire jet fighter planes. Scene changes to General Lauris Norstad, commander in chief, of USAFE (United states Air force in Europe) making a brief inspection of a tent camp of the Italian Air Force fliers who are participating in Exercise Cirrus, an air exercise for the Allied air forces in Central Europe. He and Italian Air Force officers walk back to his 1950 Buick sedan staff car, parked on the flight line. The officers and General Norstad exchange salutes and hand shakes, and Norstad enters the back seat of his car. The Italian officers enter another 1950 Buick sedan, that displays 4 stars on its bumper. Change of scene shows General Norstad and others near some large olive drab tents where American fliers in flight gear are standing about conversing. General Norstad enters one of the tents followed by a photographer. He is followed by an unidentified U.S. Air Force Major General Who exits soon after and walks away. As Norstad emerges from the tent, the U.S. fliers move out of his way and exchange salutes with him as he passes. Shift in scene shows Norstad exiting another tent and then being surrounded by American and Italian officers. A field ambulance is seen in the background. General Norstad moves to the head of the group, accompanied by a U.S. Air Force colonel. Others in the group follow.
Film tracing activities of General Douglas MacArthur from defeat of Japan in World War II through Korean War (1950)
Highlights covering General Douglas MacArthur, from 1945 through 1950. The Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan. Several Japanese bowing towards the Palace. General Douglas MacArthur exits a car in Tokyo and walks up steps to enter his headquarters in Japan. Emperor Hirohito walks between two U.S. sentries, as he leaves a building and enters his limousine. Japanese citizens form lines on streets to cast ballots in election.Several Japanese women voting. Exterior of the Japanese National Diet building. Interior with representatives seated. A farmer behind a cultivator, pulled by an ox, in a rice paddy. Japanese school children waving American and Japanese flags together, as MacArthur leaves his Tokyo headquarters, walks down steps, and enters car. MacArthur saluting at a military ceremony, where his wife, Jean MacArthur, and son Arthur are spectators. Explosions in hills, from American Patton tank shelling North Korean positions in Korean War. American soldiers firing a mortar; infantry advancing along sides of road; and American tank commander rendering first aid to wounded comrade. United States Air Force (USAF) C-47 transport aircraft ferrying American troops into Korea, from Japan. American infantry marching across a bridge; firing mortars and rifles; and advancing on foot across fields. American troops on trucks followed by a Patton medium tank. MacArthur meeting troops on river boat; riding in a jeep; being briefed by U.S. officer in the field; examining a knocked out tank; and decorating U.S. troops in winter. Closeup of MacArthur in winter gear with his circle of five stars pined into a fur cap. Views of U.S. amphibious landing at Inchon (or Incheon) in Korean War. MacArthur watching from a ship offshore. Syngman Rhee, President of South Korea, reading message of appreciation to General MacArthur and shaking hands with him at the podium. U.S. President Harry S. Truman, pinning a medal on General MacArthur,on Wake Island in October, 1950.
People watch Dodger-Giant baseball game and horse racing on TV, 1950
1950 newsreel clip on growth of the television industry in the United States. Announcer notes the popularity of athletic events on TV (especially baseball) . Shots of game between Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants at the Giants' stadium, the Polo Grounds. Vintage TV cameras marked 'WPIX' capture the action. #36 Don Newcombe of the Dodgers pitches to #12 Eddie Stanky of the Giants. Cameras transmit game to TV control center, which sends signal to home antennas. Woman and three boys seen watching television broadcast of the game at home on a small 1950s-era TV in a family living room. Scene shifts to horse racing, with camera marked NBC WNBT capturing an unknown horse race. Men at bar seen watching the race.
Bolshevik prisoners near Archangel (Arkhangelsk) Russia during the Allied North Russia Intervention in World War I
A view of Bolshevik prisoners, marching along a railroad siding in Archangel, under guard by U.S. Army soldiers, during the Allied North Russia Intervention (AKA Polar Bear Expedition) of World War 1. They are a mixed group, including sailors and several women. Closeups of some who pose, smiling, for the camera. Several wear interesting native Russian hats. [Footage from the United States Army 85th Division, 339th Infantry, American Expeditionary Force North Russia (AEFNR) participating as part of the Triple Entente forces North Russia Intervention. Two- thirds of the soldiers were from Michigan.] (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
U.S. 310th Engineers operate saw mill at Archangel, Russia during the Allied North Russia Intervention of World War I
Battalion of the U.S. 310th Engineers operate a sawmill at Archangel (Arkhangelsk) Russia, during the Allied North Russia Intervention (AKA the Polar Bear Expedition) in World War 1. Rafts of logs floating in the River Divina, near a saw mill in Archangel. Workers maneuver the logs to a ramp at the mill. Inside, the logs pass through giant saws and are cut into lumber. Boards sliding out of the mill to the ground below, where workers load them onto horse carts and drag them back into a large storage area filled with stacked lumber. U.S. Army soldiers inspect the operations, among the working villagers. [Footage from the United States Army 85th Division, 339th Infantry, American Expeditionary Force North Russia, participating as part of the Triple Entente forces, in the so-called "Polar Bear Expedition." Two thirds of the soldiers were from Michigan.] (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
