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Allies enter Dardanelles and Constantinople after end of World War I
Allied war ship entering the Dardanelles immediately after end of World War 1. Views of the Fort of Sedul-Bahr which had been pounded by British long range guns. French General Louis Franchet D'Esperey landing at shore and reviewing formation of Turkish troops at Constantinople. The Turkish battleship, Yavuz Sultan Selim (formerly German SMS Goeben) tied up at a dock. She displays the Turkish flag.
Turkish Nationalists arrive by ship at Samsun, Anatolia (Turkey)
Turkish Nationalists on a ship docked at Samsun, Anatolia (Turkey). Large Turkish flags are displayed on the ship, and on the dock. Officials pose on the gangplank. Turkish irregulars disembark , carrying large sacks of belongings. A Turkish officer is seen carrying a sidearm. But no other weapons are seen. Scene shifts to a procession through the war ravaged city during the period of the Turkish War of Independence and the end of the Greco-Turkish War. The procession is led by officials riding in horse-drawn carriages. Numerous Turkish flags are carried in the procession. The scene shifts, again, to destroyed buildings, including the Governor's office building. Other destruction is seen, resulting from earlier bombardment by the U.S. and Greek warships. (Note: Naval bombardment of virtually undefended Samsun was carried out by the following, on June 7, 1922: American warships:USS Sands (DD-243); USS McFarland (DD-237); USS Sturtevant (DD-240); Greek warships: Cruiser, Georgios Averof; Destroyer, Nazos; Battleship, Kilkis; Destroyer,Leon; plus several other Greek Cruisers and minesweepers.)
History and view of two Mosques in Istanbul, Turkey.
Slate describing the Hagia Sophia (Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey) in Istanbul, Turkey, is superimposed upon a background picture of the Mosque. Different sequence shows clear view, overlooking the Suleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye, Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd. No:1, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey) in Istanbul. (Note: It was designed by the architect Sinan, and completed in 1558, for Sultan Suleyman the Magnificient.)
Turkish defenders in combat during Greco-Turkish War following World War I
Greco-Turkish War of 1919 to 1922. Turkish irregulars armed with rifles are seen taking cover in fields. A uniformed Turkish soldier with his rifle in a hollow in the field. A man and woman firing their rifles from prone position. Change of scene shows uniformed Turkish soldiers charging near damaged buildings. One is felled by an exploding grenade. Comrades stop to help him. Turks firing their rifles from behind the cover of rubble.
United States sailors save civilians from fire in Turkey.
United States sailors save civilians from fire in Turkey. Sailors and civilians on boat stand past the ship. Sailors help the civilians get on to the ship through board. Scenes of buildings and mosques in the city. Sailors hold woman's hand to get on to the ship. People carry luggage and board on the ship. Scene of city Smyrna of Asia Minor under fire. United States sailors on ship play music and a civilian dances.
First Lady Patricia Nixon receives thanksgiving turkeys from National Turkey Federation in the White House, Washington DC.
First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Patricia Nixon receives thanksgiving turkeys from National Turkey Federation in the White House, Washington DC. Officials present Mrs Nixon with turkeys. White House officials view the turkeys and pet a live turkey. Packaged turkeys on a table with inscription on packaging, "Happy Holidays Mr. President." Mrs Nixon views the turkeys and talks to the officials.
