A U.S. Army officer instructing new soldiers in the United States before their deployment in World War I. Soldiers seated at an outdoor lecture area. The soldiers listen to a lecture as an officer writes on a blackboard.
United States Naval reservists at the Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois, United States. The U.S. Navy band marching. The reservists marching on the street behind the band. The U.S. Navy sailors march holding rifles, boards, placards and flags. They are heading for deployment in World War 1.
Men at work at a harbor in the United States during World War II. Civilian workers paint camouflage on the side of the building at the waterfront. Damage caused to the building. Merchant ship tied up to the pier. Chief and enlisted men turn valves on the pier. Civilian workers construct concrete bomb shelter. Mobile crane at work. The storage area. Mobile crane raises a section of concrete shelter onto the truck.
United States Army Air Forces aircraft at an airbase in the United States during World War 2. Airplanes parked. Nose of P-47 Thunderbolt. Names on the names of various P-47 aircraft, including "Spittin Maggie", "Coleen", "Honey Chile", "Ginnia 367" and "Hattie Hawgmeat" written on the planes. A man standing near a P-47.
Auction at home of American actress Joan Bennett in the United States during World War 2. People gather outside the house of the actress. A woman at a podium. She addresses the people. A banner behind the woman reads "AWVS" (American Women's Voluntary Services). The AWVS organization gives the auction. Several show biz personalities seated among the guests. Auctioneer selling the goods. Servicemen and civilians in the garden of the house. Army officer dancing. Serviceman eating at tables in the background. Three musicians playing different musical instruments. Auctioneer Pat O' Brien at work. Exterior of the house. Vehicles parked in front of the house. People getting out of the cars. Sign on the house reads: 'Joan Bennett AWVS Auction Tea'.
U.S. Navy SBD Douglas Dauntless aircraft in flight. The pilot and gunner in an aircraft. The aircraft flying in formation overhead.
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