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African American soldiers of U.S. Army 369th Regiment, 93rd Division, march in review near Maffrecourt, France, during World War I

African American soldiers of United States Army 369th Regiment, 93rd Division (Colored) (sometimes called the "Harlem Hellfighters") on parade across an open field near Maffrecourt,France, in World War 1. They are led by their Commander, Colonel William Hayward, on horseback, followed by 8 other mounted officers. Several soldiers are walking bicycles behind them. Next is seen the famous 369th Regimental marching band, led by Bandmaster, Lieutenant James Reese Europe. Troops of the Regiment march with shouldered arms in formations of 30-man fronts. At the end of the film, the troops execute a right flank maneuver. A three-man color guard poses for the camera with the American flag. No other colors are displayed during the review. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)

Location: Maffrecourt France
Date: 1918
Duration: 1 min 59 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675022199
Crisis in Czechoslovakia as World War II threatens. Martial law declared. "Nach Palestina" written on bridge.

Europe's leaders strive to avert World War II. Martial law declared by the Czech government in Czechoslovakia which is the focal point of crisis with Nazi Germany. Czech soldier on the street of Sudetenland. Civilians read a poster on the wall. "Standrechtes" among headlines. An arrow on the wall points to the words 'Nach Palastina', promoting Zionist supporter Baron von Mildenstein's report on Palestine, which ran in Goebbel's "Der Angriff" newspaper from Sept 26 to October 9, 1934, entitled "A Nazi visits Palestine".

Location: Czechoslovakia
Date: 1938, September 26
Duration: 25 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022252
Removing wounded WWI soldiers from carrier "Northern Pacific" aground off Fire Island, New York, following World War I.

American troops returning home from Europe after conclusion of World War 1. Coast Guard cutters removing wounded U.S. soldiers from the troop carrier "Northern Pacific," which is aground at Fire Island, New York. Man gives flag signals. Men load goods on a boat to carry it to the ship. People disembark from a boat. View of various other ships in sea. Men camp on the coast with the ship in background. Officials taking a drink and reading a newspaper.

Location: Fire Island New York USA
Date: 1919, February
Duration: 3 min 6 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675022383
Victory Parade in honor of returned African American troops from 369th Infantry, 93rd Division, pass the Public Library in New York City

Victory Parade in honor of the returned African American troops of the 369th Infantry, 93rd Division, at end of World War I (these forces were also known as the 15th New York National Guard Regiment or Old Fifteenth; and nicknamed the Harlem Hellfighters). Elevated view of African American troops and marching band (possibly that of James Reese Europe) marching past the New York Public Library in New York City, United States. Governor Smith and Mrs. Smith of New York State among the spectators in the grandstand. Huge crowd gathered to watch the ongoing parade. Sunset view of a couple standing on a bridge with background of World War 1 era U.S. Navy battleships anchored in harbor (presumably New York harbor).

Location: New York City USA
Date: 1919, February 17
Duration: 5 min 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022385
Hollywood film magnate Carl Laemmle arriving in New York aboard ship Europa after announcing $1 million aid to unemployed

Newsreel slate reads, "Film chieftain and founder of Universal Pictures, Carl Laemmle, increases budget by $1,000,000 to aid unemployed" during the Great Depression. Carl Laemmle Sr. with other people aboard the German Lloyd ship "Europa" returning from Europe and arriving in New York City. Carl Laemmle on a lounge chair on deck of the ship. Beside him is his Brother-in-law, Maurice Fleckles, (Fleckles was married to Carl Laemmle's sister-in-law). Next to Maurice Fleckles is Carl Laemmle's son, Julius, better known as Carl Laemmle Jr. The three men, Laemmle Sr., Maurice Fleckles, and Carl Laemmle Jr., get up from the lounge chairs and join passengers viewing the shore as the ship docks. Huge crowd gathered to greet Carl Laemmle and other passengers in New York. View of gangplanks extended from shore to ship for passengers to disembark. Passengers disembark from the Europa.

Location: New York City USA
Date: 1931, September 10
Duration: 1 min 21 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022464
Troops board trains with war equipment and other supplies en route to ports of embarkation from the United States during World War II.

Plans underway in the United States in 1944 for participation in the invasion of France during World War 2 by Allied forces. A U.S. Army sentry of the Army Service Forces (ASF) patrols a rail line, where military men and equpment are being transported abroad., during World War 2. ASF soldiers drive DUKWs (amphibious vehicles) up a ramp for loading into railroad box cars. A long line of DUKWs being driven for loading. Many men load 55 gallon drums of petroleum products into rail cars. An M3 Stuart light tank being driven on an open rail car. Soldiers loading motorcycles on a train. An Army M3 Half-track Amored Personnel Carrier (APC) driving onto a railroad train. (Narrator notes that it requires 75 trains to transport a single Armored Division by rail.) Men loading a 105 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M7 (Called Priest, by the British) onto a flat rail car and securing it in place with wooden supports. Army personnel that would participate in an invasion are shown. Paratroopers with their packs. Women's Army Corps (WACs) fill their duffel bags with clothing and other items, and are then seen climbing aboard an open stake truck. An Army band plays and marches giving troops a sendoff at a train station. U.S. soldiers board passenger railroad trains, carrying their field packs and weapons. A steam locomotive pulling a troop train. A train load of Sherman M4 medium tanks and other equipment, including a caterpillar tractor, is seen underway. Unidentified tanks being fastened to rail flat car. Many Army trucks and heavy equipment on train passing a town train station. Military equipment moving on trains over bridges. Two ladies under hair dryers at a salon, discussing boys in service going overseas. United States Army troops bound for the war front are seen boarding railroad trains and also changing trains, monitored by Army military police (MPs) at night. Soldiers inside a moving train car occupy themselves by playing cards; shooting craps; An African American porter watches a game. An Army chaplain talking with some of the soldiers. A soldier reading a magazine. His seat partner keeps falling asleep against him. American civilians at a newsstand. Newspaper headline reads: "London expects invasion of Europe at any hour."

Location: United States USA
Date: 1944
Duration: 3 min 39 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675075792
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