United States President Harry S. Truman reviews the 2nd Armored Division at the Autobahn in Germany soon after end of World War 2 in Europe. President Truman, Admiral William D. Leahy, Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, and other military staff ride a United States M3 half-track vehicle (“Bess” USA 4064790). President Truman and his retinue (on the half-track) review an armored Division lined up along the Autobahn. A long line of M4 Sherman tanks and tank destroyers are parked along the Autobahn. A United States Army soldier hanging on to the M3 half-track’s rear. Soldiers in front of the tanks salute to President Truman. Soldiers holding the United States flag and their divisional insignia. President Truman and his retinue come to attention as they pass by the soldiers holding the United States flag and divisional insignia. President Truman removes his hat while other officials salute to soldiers from both the moving half-track and on the ground. President Truman and entourage resume the motorcade. Soldiers riding on motorcycle during motorcade. Closer view of soldiers and M4 Sherman tanks. Soldiers holding the United States flag while others salute. Some soldiers present arms. Close up of soldiers saluting. President Truman and officials standing on half-track. A military official reads a speech. President Truman attaches a special banner to a divisional standard. Another official holds a paper for President Truman. President Truman and officials in motorcade on the Autobahn.
An elderly woman and a man, both Hungarian refugees, looking out a plane window. A woman puts on lipstick. Excited Hungarian refugees smile after their plane lands. Douglas C–118 Liftmaster taxiing at McGuire Air Force Base (JB MDL, 3021 McGuire Blvd, Trenton, NJ 08641, USA) Hungarian refugees disembark from the Douglas C–118 Liftmaster plane. A man holding a “United States Escapee Program” bag climbs down an airstair with a small child. Refugees board a Starr Transit Co. (70) Bus. A Hungarian family disembark a plane together. Refugees boarding a charter bus with sign "Hightstown-New Brunswick" Buses arrive at the United States Army Camp Kilmer Reception Center. Sign reads “US Army Reception Center Isten Hozta Camp Kilmer”. “Isten Hozta” on sign means “God brought (you here)” in Hungarian. A United States Army officer assists refugees out of the bus. A Hungarian man tips his hat to thank the officer. Poster reads “Catholic Relief Services N.C.W.C. Katolikus Segitő Szolgalat N.C.W.C. Katolikus Magyarok Bevándorlási Szevezete”. Hungarian refugee family talk to an official at the reception center in Camp Kilmer. Woman relief worker signing documents for refugees.
United States Army 36th Infantry Division before Night Drop during World War II. A group of paratroopers hold a briefing near a Douglas C-47 Skytrain transport plane. A paratrooper with camouflaged face smiles. Three paratroopers with camouflaged faces stand near a C-47. Lieutenant General Lewis H. Brereton arrives at the airfield. Brereton speaks with officials, officers, and paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division. Brereton boards a staff car with a plate number “USA T11126”. Officials talk near a C-47. General Brereton speaks with a pair of paratroopers. A C-47 taxiing.
Soldiers of the First Special Service Force (FSSF) (often referred to as the "Devil's Brigade," an elite joint American-Canadian commando unit) sit on the ground idle or clean their weapons during World War 2. Close up side profile of a soldier with a FSSF arrowhead patch on his shoulder with the words "USA" horizontally across the top and 'Canada" vertically along the middle. Another close-up side profile of a soldier with a FSSF insignia (crossed arrows) on his collar. A sergeant stands in the background. A group of troops gather around a large white sheet, chatting. A final close-up side profile of a soldier wearing glasses, a FSSF insignia visible on his collar.
A tailless biplane taking off and flying up in the air. A derivative of early Burgess and Dunne designs, the 1930 Arrowhead Safety Airplane was also inherently stable, weighed only 850 pounds and landed at a low of 22 mph. It also claimed for a safe flight.
Sports newsreel shows Florida Derby horse race at Gulf Stream Park in Hallandale, Florida. Spectators cheering in the stands. Native Charger stumbles while coming out from the gate but goes on to win the $ 80,000 Florida Derby.
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