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African American soldiers perform a drill in Astoria, United States

Formation of African American soldiers performs series of complicated drills "by the numbers" under instructions of drill sergeant. Soldiers march down the street and do silent partial marches to the rear. A young boy in shorts, wearing a british army jacket marches beside them.. A small black dog is shown. (World War II period).

Date: 1945, April
Duration: 1 min 19 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675038003
House Committee on Un-American activities holds hearing at U.S. Post Office and Courthouse building in Los Angeles, California

Opening scene shows John Stephens Wood, chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee, in 1951. He is in the Chairman's seat. Next to him, on his left, is Donald L. Jackson, Congressman from California, who is a member of the Committee. Next, are closeup views of Robert E. Stripling, Chief Counsel for the Committee. He is relaxed and sitting in a chair quietly listening to a Committee conversation (unseen). Change of scene shows reporter from Television station KTTV interviewing Committee member, Donald L. Jackson. Scene shifts to Committee Chairman, Wood, smiling as he speaks before taking his chair as Committee Chairman. A large American flag forms the backdrop. Chairman Wood settles into his chair. Scene shirts showing a uniformed guard outside a door with a sign reading: "Un-American Activities Committee." The Guard opens the door, and a woman comes out. Inside, Committee members put on their suit jackets and begin leaving the room. One of them is Committee member, Clyde Gilman Doyle, Congressman from California. Committee members rise from their seats and begin leaving the room. Camera focuses on one unidentified person inside the room and another taking a smoke outside the Courthouse. Chairman Wood is seen outside the Courthouse, taking a break with members of his Committee and staff. They reenter the building, where witnesses and other attendees are being seated. Camera focuses on a woman seated in an uncrowded section of the meeting room. Chairman Wood stands a while and then takes his seat with Committee members. Change of scene shows Great Seal on United States Post Office and Courthouse, where the proceedings are being held in Los Angeles. Several views from street level of the building.

Date: 1951
Duration: 3 min 28 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675038013
Meeting of Motion Picture Industry Council including representatives of all motion picture guilds and associations

A meeting of the Motion Picture Industry Council (MPIC), including representatives of Screen writers guild, Screen directors guild, Screen actors guild, Association of motion picture producers and Hollywood A.F.L. Film Council, and similar organizations, in Los Angeles, California. Among those attending is Ronald Reagan, President of the Screen Actors Guild, who was also Secretary of the MPIC. A letter dated September 17, signed by the MPIC officers is shown.

Date: 1951
Duration: 2 min 11 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675038014
First "International" Auto show in New York, United States

Cars of various companies being displayed at motor show in New York, United States. Interiors of a car are also seen. A girl sits in a two- seater ultra compact three-wheeled car. Foreign Exhibiters include: Salmson, Velam, Peugeot, Maserati, Austin, Mercedes and AC. Domestic exhibiters include General Motors and Chrysler with their various models of Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Desoto, etc. A Mercedes Benz Mercedes 300SL. A Studebaker Speedster. A "corridor" filled with auto tires is seen.

Date: 1956
Duration: 43 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675038024
Murderer of Lindbergh Jr.; Bruno Hauptmann executed in Trenton, New Jersey

A newsreel titled 'Hauptmann dies in electric chair for kidnap and murder', shows police officers outside the prison where Hauptmann has been executed in electric chair for the murder of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr., son of aviator Charles Lindbergh, in Trenton, New Jersey. Electric chair and a picture of Hauptmann are seen. Journalists and reporters send news about the execution over phone and others type the story. A witness of the execution is being interviewed by a reporter.

Date: 1936, April 6
Duration: 1 min 29 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675038057
Models display Milady's handbags at Saint Regis in New York

A newsreel titled 'Handbag harmony' shows fashion models displaying Milady's handbags and purses at the Saint Regis Hotel in New York City, United States. Women models show a variety of handbags. A model dances with a man as she holds a handbag. They appear to kiss, but view of the kiss is blocked by a handbag.

Date: 1945, December 13
Duration: 1 min 15 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675038063