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Assembly of the League of Nations hold a plenary meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.

Shows assembly of the League of Nations holding a plenary meeting at the Salle de la Reformation or Calvinium (Rue du Rhône 65, 1204 Genève, Switzerland) in Geneva, Switzerland. President of Assembly Edvard Beneš opens the 7th Assembly of the League. New President of the 7th Assembly Mr. Ninchich addresses the assembly.

Location: Geneva Switzerland
Date: 1926, September 6
Duration: 1 min 26 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029360
League of Nations building under construction in Geneva, Switzerland.

Surveys site of new Palace of Nations (8, Av. de la Paix 14, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland) headquarters of the League of Nations under construction in Geneva, Switzerland. Shows flags of member nations fluttering over unfinished roof with town in background.

Location: Geneva Switzerland
Date: 1933
Duration: 3 min 31 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675029364
Pierre Comert addresses the crowd gathered around architectural model of the 'League of Nations headquarters' in Geneva.

Pierre Comert addresses crowd gathered around architectural model of the 'League of Nations headquarters' in Geneva, Switzerland. Secretary of League General Joesph Avenol speaks of new building as representative of the solidarity of the League through collaboration.

Location: Geneva Switzerland
Date: 1933
Duration: 3 min 2 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: French
Clip: 65675029365
War between Japanese and Chinese troops in Beijing (Peiping), China.

The Second Sino-Japanese War begins in China. Aerial shots of the Great Wall of China, near Beijing. Scenes of war between Japanese and Chinese troops in Beijing (Peiping), China. Gunners fire artillery on the field. Explosion and smoke from artillery shell explosion. Chinese civilians evacuate and leave Beijing. Japanese troops marching and hold Japanese flag. Japanese soldiers ride donkeys and horses. Chinese troops and cavalry on the streets and in fields. Chinese General reviews new troops. The General gives green signal to squadron of fighter planes at an airfield. A Chinese general (likely Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek) watch Chinese fighter planes take off. The fighter planes take off from the airfield.

Location: Beijing China
Date: 1937, July 14
Duration: 1 min 36 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029453
Events following the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968

Speaking after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Walter Edward Fauntroy pastor of the New Bethel Baptist Church in Washington, D.C makes an appeal for mourners to honor him in silence and in the spirit of non-violence. He appeals to people to remain in their homes and to pray for a spreading of the spirit of this great man. He adds that those who respond violently in their grief, do Dr. King and his memory, dishonor. Next, a front loader is seen clearing smoking debris from riots, looting, and destruction that occurred in major cities of the U.S. during protests after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. A fire truck on a city street sprays water on a burning building. Street sweepers clean a city street. View of cars parked in front of one of several churches set up as emergency centers in Atlanta. Inside the church, tables are seen filled with all manner of food, clothing, and other necessities to help persons in need. Views of people availing themselves of the needed item. Workers outside bringing supplies to the emergency centers. View inside an emergency center of people helping those in need. Closeup of two Catholic Nuns providing meals to those in need. Children seated at tables eating meals. U.S. President Lyndon Johnson broadcasts an appeal for citizens to reject violence and calls for unity and understanding. He states that he has just conveyed his and Mrs. Johnson's sympathy to Mrs. King. Glimpse of American flag at half staff on the White House. Still photo of Martin Luther King.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1968
Duration: 4 min 25 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029510
Pairs of American and British workers on exchange visits meet workers at American cities across the country

Logo of United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers Union Local 407 in New Jersey is shown. Narrator says it it one of the places a group of 4 English and 4 American Working men were to see on their exchange visit to America. View of their luggage The group is seen examining a map of the United States as they plan to make their visits in pairs to save time. They decide that each British worker would visit the hometown of an American counterpart. One pair leaves to visit Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The pick up their luggage. Another pair are going to Detroit, Michigan. They pick up their luggage. The third pair is going to St. Louis, Illinois. They pick up their luggage. The final pair are going to Los Angeles, California. They pick up the last remaining pieces of luggage. One pair of workers is seen entering the Chrysler plant in Detroit. The American was welcomed home to America from his trip to England. View inside the plant of an African American woman working beside an older man, where they were making tank and marine engines. The visitors examine the gang drill presses containing multiple drills operated by a single operator. They stop to say hello to the American's daughter who also works at the plant, checking to assure parts met tolerances. It was noted that she was paid the same as any man doing the job. The pair of visitors are met at the American's home by some company union workers. They sit together on the step outside the house and get acquainted. An infant inside the house looks out the window at them. Scene shifts to Los Angeles where another English-American visiting pair is seated outdoors and the wife of the American brings out some bottles of beer for them to all share. Change of scene shows the pair visiting the offices of the Screen Actors Guild in Hollywood, where they meet celebrities Edward Arnold, George Murphy, Dick Powell, Alan Hale, Jane Wyman, Helen Hayes and Lena Horne. Edward Arnold, President of the Guild's Board, speaks with the pair, alone explaining how every actor in Hollywood belongs to the Guild which is affiliated with the America Federation of Labor (AFL). Arnold shows the pair his union card. Closeup of the card.

Location: Detroit Michigan USA
Date: 1944
Duration: 3 min 40 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029525
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