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FBI Director J Edgar Hoover talks about children and youth engulfed in crime during an award ceremony.

First Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of United States, John Edgar Hoover delivers a speech during an award ceremony of the Boys Clubs of America in the United States. He talks about law enforcement, plight of mothers whose children are in prison. He lays emphasis on children and youth engulfed in crime and juvenile delinquency, and the crusade of education to fight the same. The attendees applaud. An official thanks Hoover and begins to read out a telegram.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1937
Duration: 1 min 36 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675031219
Official of the Boys Clubs of America awards a Medal to J Edgar Hoover at a ceremony in the United States.

First Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of United States, John Edgar Hoover awarded a Medal in the United States. An official of the Boys Clubs of America addresses the attendees. He states that Hoover is only the second person to receive the Medal after John Hays Hammond in 1934. He talks about a poll at the New York Boys' Club that depicts Hoover as an inspiration to the youth. He reads out the citation and presents the medal to Hoover. Hoover accepts. The official displays the Medal.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1937
Duration: 3 min 2 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675031220
J Edgar Hoover thanks the Boys' Clubs of America for the Medal during an award ceremony in the United States.

First Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of United States, John Edgar Hoover gives a speech after receiving the medal at an award ceremony in United States. He thanks the Boys Clubs of America. He talks about the youth engulfed in crime and criminal associations; task for building better citizenship; and statistics of criminals and crime in America. Distinguished guests seated at the table.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1937
Duration: 2 min 49 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675031221
Views of Lexington Main Street and University of Kentucky on 'By Request' program for American soldiers.

Women's Army Corps (WAC) Sergeant in broadcasting studio for the Army Navy Screen Magazine feature called: "By Request." She holds a letter received from 43 American soldiers ("foxhole buddies") in New Guinea. They ask "By Request" to show them scenes from the University of Kentucky, where they trained, and some shots of Lexington, Kentucky. The program continues with motion pictures of the requested scenes, beginning with the Phoenix Hotel and a theater on the Lexington Main Street. Pedestrians on the side walk and cars parked by the roadside. Keith's Bar and Chop House. Bartenders and waitresses serve beer. A roller coaster, known as the Wildcat (after UK's mascot) at the Joyland amusement park, located on Paris Pike north of town. The University of Kentucky campus. GIs and women soldiers on campus. A sign for the University. Soldiers take pictures by the statue of James Patterson on campus. (Given the lack of foliage on the trees, this film was obviously taken sometime between November and March. ) (World War II period).

Location: Lexington Kentucky USA
Date: 1945
Duration: 2 min 5 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675031222
Jill presents 'GI Jive', a jive music section on the 'By Request' program for the American soldiers abroad (WW2)

A female WAAC (Women's Army Auxiliary Corps) presents 'By Request' for the Army Navy Screen Magazine' in the United States during World War II. She reads out a request for music from Ameriacn soldiers in the Pacific Theater. The 'GI Jive' section presented by Jill. She talks to the GIs, plays a jive tune for them and asks them to keep writing in. Pictures, sketches, letters, photographs and other memorabilia sent by GIs from various war fronts. Jive tune plays in the background.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1945
Duration: 1 min 58 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675031223
Humorists including Jimmy Durante, Andy Devine and Robert Benchley perform 'Down by the Old Mill Stream' for American GIs.

A woman GI presents 'By Request' for the Army Navy Screen Magazine in the United States. An American soldier in China requests an old song. Character actors, humorists and comedians perform song "Down by the Old Mill Stream" on stage. Performers include Jimmy Durante, Allen Jenkins, Sterling Holloway, Hugh Herbert, William Gargan, Edward Brophy, Andy Devine, Allan Hale, Robert Benchley, and Arthur Treacher. The audience breaks into laughter during the performance. The female GI winds up the show after the performance. She states the program address and asks the soldiers to keep writing in. (World War II period).

Location: United States USA
Date: 1945
Duration: 3 min 46 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675031225
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