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George Craig is elected National Commander of the American Legion at a ceremony in the Convention Hall, Philadelphia.
George N Craig of Indiana becomes the first World War II veteran to head the American Legion. Craig is elected National Commander at a ceremony in the Convention Hall, Philadelphia. A large crowd in the Hall. People hold boards with various state names like Indiana, Philadelphia, Georgia and Texas. Military officers and dignitaries around Craig on the stage. People hold a banner with his name. Officers congratulate Craig. They raise their arms and cheer. People cheer and celebrate.
Various scenes dealing with World War 1 and American General Pershing, spanning 1917 to 1927.
A ship underway near a U.S. port. President Woodrow Wilson seen signing the declaration of war against Germany in World War 1. A close up of the start of the draft process, as two blind-folded civilian men draw the first draft numbers for American men to enter service in World War 1. U.S. Army General John J. Pershing stands in a line with other Army officers circa 1917. A large group of people together inside a large cross-shaped stage (possibly American red cross drive of some kind during World War I). Scene on July 4, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, as General Pershing participates in cornerstone laying ceremonies for the Indiana World War Memorial at American Legion Headquarters. General Pershing is with Governor Ed Jackson, Marcus Sonntag, and Adjt General William H. Kershner. General Pershing places wreath on a service flag during the ceremony. Other Indianapolis buildings and view of people on streets in the background.
Signing of Peace treaty in San Francisco, California brings an end to war with Japan.
Major events of the year 1951. War with Japan comes to an end with the signing of the Peace Treaty in San Francisco, California. Delegates of various nations gather to sign the treaty. Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko walks out to express his opposition. Japanese delegate and Allied delegate Dean Acheson sign the treaty. Japanese delegates shake hands with Dean Acheson, an Allied delegate and the United States Secretary of State.
General Eisenhower makes efforts to rearm the NATO armies in Europe.
Major events of the year 1951. General Eisenhower with other NATO military leaders in Europe visits the troops. Eisenhower plans to rearm the NATO nations. The United States Capitol in Washington DC President Harry S Truman in his office signs on documents. Matador missile launched in United States.
A disastrous train accident kills 85 in New Jersey, United States.
Major events of the year 1951. A disastrous railroad train accident in New Jersey, United States claims 85 lives. Derailed train and wreckage on the ground after the accident. Dead body. Swollen rivers cause devastating floods in Kansas and Missouri killing 40 people and rendering many homeless. People wade through flood waters. Houses and cars submerged in water.
Kefauver Committee probes into relations between underworlds in United States.
Major events of the year 1951. A Kefauver Committee appointed by the Senate probes into the nexus between the underworld and the politics in United States. Committee headed by Estes Kefauver holds its hearings. Former Mayor of New York, William O' Dwyer testifies before the committee. Frank Costello smokes a cigarette during one of the committee's hearings.
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