Fort Hancock in New Jersey, United States, during World War 2. U.S. soldiers and at least one Navy sailor enter the military post theater for an evening of entertainment. The soldiers pass a ticket window with a sign announcing "Ballet Russe" in the background. A poster reads, "The one and only, Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Friday Evening." Interior of the theater: Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo presenting ballet "Prince Igor" by Stravinsky with Franz Allers conducting the orchestra. View of faces of the audience of soldiers as they sit and listen. Views of the dancers in elaborate costumes as they perform. The soldiers listen to an announcement, and then break out in applause and are seen smiling and clapping enthusiastically.
Activities the day before the Trinity nuclear test conducted at White Sands Missile Range (USAAF Almogordo bombing and gunnery range) in the Jornado del Muerto desert of New Mexico, during World War II. This is for the the first atomic bomb test; and first ever detonation of a nuclear weapon in history. View of the White Sands Missile Range,the testing site for Trinity nuclear test. Mountains seen in the background. Men aboard a truck loaded with the plutonium core nuclear device nicknamed "Gadget". Men attach the gadget to hook of a crane. Crane hoists the gadget from truck and place it on ground. Men assemble the gadget.
Activities prior to the Trinity nuclear test conducted in the Jornado del Muerto desert of New Mexico during World War II. Crane lifts a tent canvas. Man lifts a ladder and places it to climb on the steel tower. The plutonium core nuclear device nicknamed the "Gadget" seen on the ground. It is the first atomic bomb test device. This is the day before the first detonation of a nuclear weapon in history. Men prepare for final arming of the device. Man climbs up a ladder to tower. Other men stand on a tower. Drape to cover the bomb is prepared.
Bishop John Andrew Gregg visits African American troops in Port Moresby,New Guinea during World War II. Bishop John Andrew Gregg ,leader of the African Methodist Church arrives in Port Moresby. He gets out of his car. Soldiers greet and welcome him. Bishop tours the area. Mountains seen in the background. Bishop looks at men as they work. He waves at men and leaves the area. He meets wounded soldiers. Buildings in the background. He then interacts with the working men. Man shows a gas mask to the Bishop. Bishop wears gas mask. Bishop meets men loaded onto a tractor in a field.
Bishop John Andrew Gregg conducts outdoor church service in Port Moresby, New Guinea during World War II. Large crowd of civilians walk on streets. They gather on a field for the outdoor church service. Carol group performs and plays piano on a stage. Bishop John Andrew Gregg, leader of the African Methodist Church conducts an outdoor church service. Bishop addresses a large crowd gathered during the service. Gathering disperses as the service gets over. Men get loaded in trucks and move away. Bishop gets in his car.
Rocket being launched from White Sands in New Mexico. Technician inserts camera in fin of rocket. He inserts cover over lens and screws casing securely in place. Rocket starts to rise from platform and takes off. Mountains in the background. Rocket disappears into the sky. It leaves vapor trails. Rocket in flight over the earth. View of curvature of the earth. Craters seen on Earth's surface. Aircraft with folded wings aboard United States Navy ship Midway.
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