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Protective measures taken by Americans in Hawaii, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Aftermath of Pearl Harbor attack. People in Oahu, Hawaii, prepare to deal with more air attacks by Japanese. Armed U.S. soldier in sandbagged position, in Hawaii. The territorial governor of Hawaii, Joseph Poindexter, signing a declaration of Martial Law. Four thousand members of Oahu's Civil Defense Committee, dressed in dark bottoms and white tops, wearing steel helmets with "W" on them, standing at attention in formation on grounds of a stadium. Windows in all downtown shops taped to prevent flying glass. Sand bags surrounding a power substation. Huge quantities of barbed wire in a storage yard and strung along the beaches, along highways, around schools, and public buildings of Oahu. A man pushing a lawn mower between sandbagged defense positions in a residential neighborhood. Construction machinery digging defensive trenches. Bomb shelters being constructed of precast concrete. Air raid sirens installed and school children leaving their building and sheltering in deep trenches during a test. Very small children taking shelter in zig-zag trenches and donning gas masks. Huge assemblies of children, and of grownups, all donning gas masks. Little children being dressed in capsule-like "bunny mask" protective gear.One of them crying inside the covering. Crowds of women and children lined up on a veranda waiting to receive these "bunny masks." Military personnel, civilians, and school children, all carrying personal gas masks with them at all times. Innumerable old rubber tires saved in an open yard. Japanese-Americans donating blood to the American Red Cross and lined up to buy war bonds. Soldiers arresting a Japanese resident known to be an enemy agent. Boarded up shops of Japanese-Americans, who had been interned. Japanese-Americans removing all Japanese language signs from their areas. Language school buildings with closed signs. An empty and boarded-up Shinto temple. One Japanese-American replacing his cafe sign with one reading: "Keep 'Em Flying Cafe." U.S. Army troops posted on roadways. The Aloha Tower in camouflage paint. A Lurline steamship leaving port, and being replaced by warships. Prewar view of people enjoying Waikakee beach, and current view of two boys playing in sand near barbed wire barriers. City streets deserted at twilight, as blackout procedures take effect at dusk. Views of darkened homes and palm trees silhouetted against sky at dusk. The "ghost" of a sailor killed in World War II, stands in front of Arlington cemetery, Washington, DC, and converses with the ghost of a soldier killed in World War I. They discuss idealistic notions about ending wars for good. Displays of flags is seen, including: Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; China; Costa Rica; Cuba; Czechoslovakia; Dominican Republic; England; Ethopia; Greece; Guatemala; Haiti; Honduras; India; Yugoslavia; Luxembourg; Mexico; The Netherlands; New Zealand; Nicaragua; Norway; Panama; The Philippines; Poland; Russia; El Salvador; South Africa; and the U.S.A. "V" created in the sky by a skywriting airplane.

Location: Oahu Hawaii USA
Date: 1942
Duration: 11 min 30 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675049608
President Eisenhower and his Press Secretaru, James C. Hagerty, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

President Dwight D Eisenhower visits the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. Hanging sign reads “Augusta National Golf Club Members Only”. Cars entering the Augusta National Golf Club. A group of men climb a staircase. President Dwight D Eisenhower signs documents papers on his desk. Press Secretary, James C Hagerty, approaches President Eisenhower. President Eisenhower converses with Press Secretary Hagerty.

Location: Augusta Georgia USA
Date: 1956
Duration: 1 min 57 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675049705
Communist Eugene Dennis testifies during his trial in United States.

Scenes from a Congressional probe of "Reds" (Communists and accused Soviet sympathizers). J. Parnell Thomas presides over the meeting. Eugene Dennis, leader of Communist Party USA, takes the oath and sits at desk. Eugene Dennis testifies. Photographers move up and take pictures. Dennis protests vehemently that his name is Eugene Dennis and that he be permitted to testify. Robert Stripling, of the House Dies Committee, and later HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) also interrogates Dennis.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1950, May 10
Duration: 2 min 51 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675049972
Court Martial of General Billy Mitchell and Major General Summerall in Washington DC.

General Billy Mitchell accompanied with a group of people, arrives at court in Washington DC, USA. The group poses for the camera. People gathered in queues outside the court. General Michell standing in the court hears the charges against him. The trial continues. Major General Summerall with his elbow on his head listens to the charge of animosity on him. The Generals leave after the trial and pose outside the court.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1925
Duration: 45 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675049975
View of the Patent Office building in Washington DC.

Exteriors of the Patent Office building in Washington DC. USA. American flag flutter atop the building. Pedestrians walk outside.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1921
Duration: 21 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675049986
View of the Fords Theater and the house where Abraham Lincoln died in Washington DC, United States.

Exteriors of the Fords Theater in Washington DC, USA. View of the house opposite to the theater. Sign board reads "House in which Abraham Lincoln died. Contains the Oldroyd Lincoln Memorial Collection of over 3000 articles. Open at all hours."

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1921
Duration: 30 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675049989
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