Soldiers of U.S. Army 1st battalion, 8th infantry regiment, 4th division in the days after invasion of France. The U.S. Army soldiers stand in front of a house in Saint Mere Eglise, France. A French woman pours coffee into canteen cups held by soldiers. Soldiers drink coffee and several smile and enjoy the coffee. They talk amongst themselves. (World War II period).
Views from inside the B-29 "Bockscar" as it drops the "fat boy" atomic bomb on Nagasaki, on August 9, 1945. Photographed through the waist gunner's window. Bright sunny day with fair weather cumulus clouds. Static eliminators are seen on trailing edge of aircraft's wing. Mushroom cloud seen at various angles as the B-29 "Bockscar" (sometimes called "Bock's Car" or "Bocks Car") flies by. (World War II period).
Animated graphic shows how U.S. naval gunfire prevented Japanese forces from capitalizing on their extensive network of roads on Okinawa, Japan. U.S. navy rocket and mortar craft firing at Japanese positions. Animated graphic illustrates how U.S. naval forces surrounded the main force of Japanese defenders. Views of U.S. firing of star shells at night to illuminate Japanese targets. Many views of U.S. Battleship and Cruiser main battery firing at night and day. Stacks of expended 14 and 16 inch shells are seen on decks. Scenes of destroyed Japanese fortifications. (World War II period).
Newsreel clip entitled "Dodgers Win World Series," shows highlights from game 6 of the 1959 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. Shot of packed stands at Chicago's Comiskey Park. White Sox ace pitcher Early Wynn gives up walk to Wally Moon and home run to Duke Snider. Snider seen rounding third as announcer notes this is his 11th World Series home run, a National League record. In fourth inning, Wynn gives up run-scoring hit to Maury Wills and is replaced by Dick Donovan, who gives up run-scoring double to Charlie Neal and home run to Wally Moon. White Sox first baseman Ted Kluszewski, in his famous sleeveless jersey, slugs a three-run homer into the right field stands to score the Sox' only runs of the day. Dodgers bring on pitcher Larry Sherry to retire Luis Aparicio and end the White Sox threat. Dodgers go on and win 9-3 to clinch the series ( their first world championship since leaving Brooklyn for the West Coast after the 1957 season).
Speaking two days before the famed "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom", the United States Civil Rights leader A. Philip Randolph addresses a gathering of the National Press Club in Washington DC. Speaking at the podium, he talks about the rights of African Americans and asserts that African American people seek the exact same rights that White citizens possess, including all same social, economic and political rights. Flags in the background.
Cadets of U.S. Navy Aviation Academy get acquainted with catapult takeoffs and practice mock carrier landings. View from aircraft making a carrier landing. Backseat views of aircraft performing aerobatics, including slow roll, Immelman, and double snap roll. Graduation day and cadets receive their Navy Wings of Gold.
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