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The use of the power generated by the working of steam turbines in the United States.

The working of the steam turbines in the United States. Men work in a steam turbine factory. Electricity being generated through the working of a steam turbine. Electricity in houses and buildings. Men operate the machinery and equipment in factories through the power generated by steam turbines. Men aboard a ship. A man at controls of the ship. Ship convoy underway at sea.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1942
Duration: 53 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675062907
Officer explains the procedure and the methodology of working of an air raid warning service in the United States.

A film titled: 'Spread the alarm' on the air raid warning systems and civil defense procedures in the United States during World War 2. A map locates different places. Newspaper headlines about the air raids and bombardment. Officer seated at his desk in the office. He explains the working of the air raid warning service with the help of a diagram. He states that the warnings are reported over telephones. He points at the diagram and explains the procedure. He talks about the radar service to detect the activities of incoming enemy aircraft for the purpose of air raid. As an enemy aircraft is detected, the information is communicated through the telephone lines established for the purpose. The information is disseminated through various warning centers. He also explains the air raid precaution service with the help of another diagram. He says that the rescue team takes care of the damage and the casualties. The district warning centers provide the additional aids to the people.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1942
Duration: 3 min 44 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675062908
The liaison between the telephone system and civilian defense units for air raid drills in the United States.

The air raid warning systems in the United States during World War 2. An air drill in Newton, Massachusetts. A Daprato Statuary company building on fire (a drill meant to simulate fire from bombardment.) A warden in uniform reports the bomb damage to the information center. A sign reads: 'Report Center (Telephone Room)'. Men and women work inside the room. A woman talks on the telephone and she notes down the information about the location, time, date and other essential things on a paper. Chief warden and other officials seated in the report center. The report about the bombardment is given to them. The location of damage is planted on a map. They take quick actions and assess the impact and needed response. Messages are relayed by uniformed Boy Scouts standing by. Fire equipment and medical aid is dispatched to the scene. A sign reads: 'District Warning Center'. Public utility representatives stand by to take charge of the repair of water mains, electrical and telephone equipment. A map locates various areas in New England, United States.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1942
Duration: 5 min 32 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675062909
U.S. Navy PBY Catalina seaplane lands in water at Naval Air Station Kanoehe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii.

View from cockpit of a U.S. Navy PBY airplane circling to land at the Naval Air Station Kanoehe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. View from the land, as PBY taxis in toward beach after landing. A man stands by a white flag at beach front to guide the seaplane. A crewman seated on the wing of the seaplane. A man swims out to the PBY, as it approaches the beach. Several flights of Curtiss P-36 Hawk aircraft fly overhead in formation.

Location: Kaneohe Hawaii USA
Date: 1942
Duration: 3 min 4 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675062941
People celebrate in Philadelphia as American labor leader David Dubinsky receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Celebration in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Buildings along the sides of a street. Buses passing on the street. A banner on a bus reads: 'Philadelphia congratulates David Dubinsky'. American labor leader David Dubinsky being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. People march on a street. They wear caps. Officials discuss amongst themselves. A large crowd gathers in a hall. Dignitaries arrive for the celebration. They greet David Dubinsky. Dignitaries and officials seated on chairs.

Location: Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA
Date: 1969
Duration: 40 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675062962
The soldier is standing guard in the winds of the Pali overlooking Kailua and Kaneohe.

U.S. soldiers in Honolulu, Hawaii during World War II. A soldier holding a rifle stands at guard duty near a sea. Pali windward side of Oahu facing Kailua and Kaneohe Bay.

Location: Honolulu Hawaii USA
Date: 1942
Duration: 56 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675062969
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