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Trains of petroleum tank cars set ablaze in Ploesti Romania by U.S. 15th Air Force bombing during World War II

Smoke rising from bombing at rail yards in Ploesti (Ploiesti) Romania,during World War 2. View of tank cars and petroleum storage tanks in the rail facilities. A locomotive sitting on a track partially obscured by heavy smoke blowing across the scene. Smoke coming from trains of tank cars that have been bombed.Firefighters training hoses on flames and black smoke rising high into the air. Firefighter silhouetted against the flames as he climbs a ladder next to embankment bringing a hose to train on the fires.

Location: Ploesti Romania
Date: 1944
Duration: 2 min 27 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054531
Romanians begin cleanup and repair of railroad and facilities in Ploesti, after bombing in World War II

Romanians commence cleanup after attacks by U.S. 15th Air Force bombers in Ploesti (Ploiesti) during World War 2. Workers shovel building debris from rails in front of a train station. A locomotive pulls a train into a platform on which the entire roof has been destroyed. A group of Romanian workers carrying shovels and other implements, walks along a section of track past destroyed structures.They work to straighten rails and remove portions of buildings and other debris from the tracks. One uses a cutting torch to release a huge piece of reinforced concrete, which is then raised up by a crane. Workers are busy all over the area in the cleanup activities. Several men inspect damage to a locomotive.

Location: Ploesti Romania
Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 33 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054532
Basic principles of torsion bar suspension used on army track vehicles are explained in the United States.

Explanation of the basic principles of torsion bar suspension. The vehicle suspension uses a torsion bar as the main weight bearing spring. United States tank destroyer 3-inch Gun Motor Carriage (GMC) M10 and 76 mm Gun Motor Carriage M-18 tank destroyer move along an uneven terrain. M-10 uses spring type suspension and M-18 uses torsion bar suspension. A man uses a model to describe the principles of torsion bar suspension used on army track vehicles. He uses a plain piece and a simple model for demonstration of principles. The bar's torsion resistance is demonstrated. Torsion bar and suspension bar are explained by the model.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1944
Duration: 3 min 25 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675054568
A Gun Motor Carriage M-18 is partially disassembled to show the various units of the suspension system in the United States.

Basic principles of torsion bar suspension used on army track vehicles are explained in the United States. United States tank destroyer 76 mm Gun Motor Carriage M-18 is partially disassembled to show the various units of the suspension system. Several mechanics remove the weight from torsion bar and lift the wheels. The vehicle suspension uses a torsion bar as the main weight bearing spring. Torsion bar and suspension arm in view. The spindles, shock absorbers, bumpers and compression links in view. A man points at the torsion bar retainer.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1944
Duration: 4 min 30 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675054569
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt and his daughter, Eleanor, meeting with Charles De Gaulle at White House, Washington DC.

United States President Franklin Roosevelt and his daughter, Eleanor, with General Charles De Gaulle in the White House, Washington DC. General Charles De Gaulle with other personnel walking in the door. President Roosevelt seated in front of a fireplace. President's daughter, Eleanor, stands behind him. General De Gaulle shakes hands with the President. President Roosevelt introduces person near him. The General seen with other personnel in front of a portrait. General de Gaulle with the President and his daughter, Eleanor, pose for photograph. Numerous U.S. flags displayed on top of the fireplace. The General meeting with other dignitaries. He shakes hands with James V. Forrestal, administrative assistant to the President.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1944, July
Duration: 47 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054727
French General Charles de Gaulle is greeted by Mayor and crowds in New York City

A crowd waits in front of City Hall to greet General Charles De Gaulle in Manhattan, New York City, United States. The General's car arrives with motorcycle escort. A phalanx of New York City policemen on horseback lined up in formation, across the streef. The Crowd contains some American soldiers. General de Gaulle makes his way to a spot near the curb where he lines up with a U.S. military officer and City officials to pose for photographs. The group is surrounded by photographers, as they hold a salute for an extended time. After picture taking ends, General Charles De Gaulle is escorted by New York Mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia, up steps leading into City Hall. Men and women on the side of the rail. Women waving flags. Men saluting the General. (World War II period).

Location: New York City USA
Date: 1944
Duration: 2 min 22 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054730
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