Smoke from explosions and bombardment in Rome during World War II. Destroyed buildings and ruins in the streets. A church with damaged façade and statues. A large crowd gathered at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00100 Roma RM, Italy) in Rome. Pope Pius XII seen near a car surrounded by the crowd. Policemen keep a vigil. Motorists and cyclists rush through the streets. A church bell tolls in the Vatican. The Pope greets the waiting crowd from his balcony. The crowd cheers for Pope Pius XII.
Religious processions and celebrations in Marija Bistrica in Croatia. A group of people walk uphill in a village. The crowd includes a local priest, nuns and the villagers. The gathering reaches the destination and kneels before a cross. A large crowd gathered outside a church in Marija Bistrica in Croatia. Large sculptures outside the church. People light candles and pray. The church bells toll. A long line of devotees wait outside.
People pay tribute to gallant fighting ship 'USS San Francisco' (CA-38) eight years after the Battle of Guadacanal. A large crowd gathered at the ceremony to honor USS San Francisco named after the city. Survivors and next of kin who died in the Battle present. A plaque commemorating the Battle is unveiled. Men, women and children take a look at the shell torn ship. The bell and bridge of the ship. Naval officers at the ceremony. Planes fly by in honor of the ship. Sailor salutes. The United States flag at half mast.
Young boxers of New York Boy's Clubs participate in exhibition boxing matches at Madison Square Boys Club. A man supervises as the boys are weighed. They weigh in around 50 pounds. The 50 pound mini weight category match begins. Referee in the ring with the two boxers. The match underway. Spectators watch and cheer. The bell at the end of the match. Officials in the ring. The match is a draw. A second match begins. The match underway. Spectators cheer. The match ends. Officials announce and congratulate the winner.
Models display the latest Italian Spring collection in Rome, Italy. Models in Italian designer creations atop the Hotel Hassler Roma (Piazza della Trinità dei Monti, 6, 00187 Roma RM, Italy). The two bell towers of the Trinità dei Monti church is seen from the Hotel Hassler rooftop. Italian models in lacy, frilly formal gowns made of silk organdy with pleats. Rose motifs in a ball gown skirt. Ladies display colorful twirly skirts. A model in a checked coat and a black dress underneath. Models wearing jaunty, gaily decorated hats with spring garden theme. A model drinks from a bar as a bartender makes a drink. The hats decorated with garden fruits and vegetables like asparagus.
United States soldiers of 4th Battalion fire 81mm mortar and Medivac helicopter carries wounded soldiers in South Vietnam. Soldier talks to a wounded Sergeant who lies on a litter waiting for the helicopter. The Sergeant smokes. Soldiers of 4th Battalion fire with 81mm mortar. The Medivac Bell Huey UH-1 helicopter lands. Soldiers put wounded soldiers in the helicopter. (Vietnam War period).
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