Shows U.S. 305th and 306th Infantry, 77th Division approaching Longueval (France) under heavy enemy artillery fire on their drive from Vesle to the Aisne on September 5th, 1918. U.S. medical corps give first aid to wounded troops under heavy enemy fire. General Pershing decorates U.S. 42nd Divison troops at Bagneux (France).
Newsreel from 1942 shows 1918 World War I footage of a review of troops in France by Chief of Staff (and subsequently Brigadier General) Douglas MacArthur along with General John J. Pershing, head of the United States' National Army. Some French officers are also visible in the gathering. The military officers watch as U.S. Army troops, presumably of MacArthur's 42nd "Rainbow" Division march. Pershing and MacArthur review the troops along with other senior military officers. Pershing and MacArthur shake hands. Military automobiles on a dirt road near the men.
General Mark W Clark during World War II in Salerno, Italy. General Clark with others, British General Richardson, Major General Alfred Gruenther standing and discussing. All the army personnel along with General Clark walk away and meet the other army personnel standing in a row. General Clark congratulates the soldiers of 82nd Airborne Division. Monsignor Francesco Cuazzo of Maria del Granta Monastery thanking General Gruenther for the contribution in repairing the old church. General Clark receives a jewel as a token of gratitude from the Monastery service men.
Aerial views of the Capadichino Airdrome near Naples, Italy. U.S. 12th Army Air Force 32nd Bombardment Squadron starts bombing over the airdrome. Bombs seen headed toward ground. Smoke rising from the airstrip. Bombing targets German aircraft in a camouflaged area beside the airdrome. (World War II period).
The 22nd National Flower and Garden Show in Seattle, Washington. Cars driven in line in front of the Civic Auditorium (321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109, United States) in Seattle. The board at the entrance of the building reads 'National Flower and Garden Show'. People move in front of the decorated flowers. Dramatization: women enjoy in the gardens. Women clean the gardens and water the plants. Woman moves around amidst flowers. American flag formed by the flowers. Different formations of flowers. A woman holds flowers and laughs.
New York City, during Prohibition. About the 21 Club, at number 21, West 52nd Street, in Manhattan, Well dressed men and women patrons rush out of establishment with address number 21, in New York City. Four men arrive. Two station themselves to the sides and two ring the front door bell. When the door is answered, they present a warrant and all four men push their way inside. A group of men leaves the building shaking hands, and chatting. Several agents come to the door and present a warant, and force their way into the establishment. Spectators line the sidewalks to watch during the filming.
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