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Cinema stars aid America's War bond drive during World War 2 war bond drive in Washington DC

Hollywood movie stars ride in U.S. Army vehicles in Washington DC during World War 2 war bond drive. Stars seen include James Cagney, Lucille Ball, and Fred Astaire as they travel on streets of Washington DC. Next scene shows Washington Monument and view of a dirt track arena beside the Washington Monument. Hollywood actress Virginia Gilmore waving to the crowd. The war bond rally continues there with more movie celebrities seen, including Judy Garland, Greer Garson, Harpo Marx and Mickey Rooney. The stars and crowd seen at the War bond rally at Washington monument. Slogan on large sign reads "Back the Attack."

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1943
Duration: 1 min 19 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675040775
U.S. Navy warplane F4U Corsair burning on flight strip

U.S. Navy Douglas R4D aircraft comes in for landing. F4U Corsair burning on flight strip. Jeep and fire truck in background. Men turn hose on fire. Fire Fighters turning hoses on the burning plane. Wreckage of the plane inspected by men. Smoke rising from the nearly burnt plane. Men duck and lie on ground. (World War II period).

Location: United States USA
Date: 1943
Duration: 2 min 10 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675040872
United States M10 tank destroyers tested over rough terrain (WW2) and promoted by narrator

U.S. Army World War II promotional film presents an overview of the new M10 Tank Destroyer that humorously mimics a new car sales advertisement. A newspaper cutting shows the advertisement of 'Screaming Eagle Hardware Company' that produces the Tank Destroyer. View of United States M-10 tank destroyers in rows in an open field. Crew climbs into Tank Destroyer. The M10 tank destroyer is shown being tested over rough terrain, water, steep drop off, and steep inclines. It is shown operating at 35 miles per hour on flat open terrain. View of crew inside tank destroyer demonstrating operation of its 3 inch gun. Gun of of the tank fired at target on a practice range in the United States. Soldier observes using binoculars. Steam locomotive running on railroad tracks approaching camera position, and then passing with train cars filled with M10 Tank Destroyers. Throughout the clip, narrator describes the features of the tank as if describing a new car, with various humorous lines added.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1943, May 3
Duration: 4 min 0 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675041516
Pilots discuss participation in Doolittle Raid bombing of Tokyo; scenes from start of raid in World War II.

Car pulls up to curb with Lincoln Memorial in the background, in Washington DC. Captain Ted W. Lawson and Captain Dean Davenport ascend the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, with one of them using a cane to assist, as they talk. They talk about home life and then they recall their flight as pilot and co-pilot on B-25 aircraft in the Tokyo raid in World War 2, one year earlier. Scene changes to open sea and view of the USS Hornet aircraft carrier (CV-8) underway at sea. Aircraft on the flight deck of USS Hornet ready for the operation 'The Doolittle Raid'. Airmen soldiers watch as Lt. Colonel Doolittle ties a Japanese medal onto a bomb. Closeup view of the medal on the bomb. The B-25 aircraft on flight deck ready for the attack on Tokyo. Lawson and Davenport talk about how they suffered engine failure on the return from Tokyo. The crew aboard the ship exercise, running in a group on an open part of the flight deck. Crews starting aircraft on April 18, 1942. The B-25 aircraft of Lt. Colonel Doolittle taking off first from the flight deck. Other B-25 Mitchell bombers taking off from the short flight deck. Planes in flight. Large image of United States flag waving. Still images of pilots captured by the Japanese during the raid. General Henry Arnold ("Hap" Arnold) seated at a desk and speaking, denounces the execution by the Japanese of U.S. pilots and calls on the forces of the US. Army Air Forces to continue their efforts until the enemy are destroyed.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1943, May 3
Duration: 4 min 14 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675041517
United States President Roosevelt speaks of Fascist decline in Italy

United States President Franklin Roosevelt sits in a room. He speaks of Fascist decline in Italy during World War 2, saying "the first cracks in the Axis has come." He stresses that the U.S. terms to Mussolini in Italy are still unconditional surrender. President wears a bow tie during his speech.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1943
Duration: 43 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675041594
Parachute bombs dropped and 75 mm cannon fired from the B-25 Bomber

U.S. Arms Experts develop powerful weapons. U.S. Bomber aircraft B-25 on ground. A 75 mm cannon fired from the B-25 Bomber. The 75 mm field piece was used during World War I and later mounted on tanks. Parachute bombs used for low level bombing. Parachute delays bomb descent and help the plane escape from bomb blast. U.S. Army Officers observe mass artillery barrage by rapid firing.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1943
Duration: 1 min 23 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675041817
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