Joshua Daniel White in New York City, United States, performing at the 17th Regiment Armory (then at 34th Street and Park Avenue) during a celebration of Paul Robeson’s 46th birthday and the anniversary of the Council on African Affairs. During the 5 hours of entertainment, American singer Josh White plays guitar and sings 'The house I live in'. Another performer plays an instrument. Candles lit in front of stage. Audience claps.
Joshua Daniel White and Pearl Primus in New York, United States. Pearl Primus who is an American anthropologist, dancer and choreographer performs while Josh White, an American singer, sings. A cameraman clicks pictures in the foreground. Candles are lit between the stage and audience. Flags of the United States in the background. The performers leave the stage. A woman speaks over a microphone. The audience sit and watch. Flags of different countries in front of the audience. Woman speaks over microphone as audience applauds. (This event is during a Celebration of Paul Robeson’s 46th birthday and the anniversary of the Council on African Affairs. 5 hours of entertainment was presented at the 17th Regiment Armory, at 34th Street and Park Avenue.)
Paul Robeson (Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson) at the 17th Regiment Armory, at 34th Street and Park Avenue, in Manhattan. Paul Robeson, an American singer, actor and political activist gives a speech during a celebration of Robeson’s 46th birthday and the anniversary of the Council on African Affairs. Cameramen click pictures in the foreground. He sings on the stage, including the song "I dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night." Candles are lit on the stage in the foreground. Flags in the background.
Famous African American singer Paul Robeson, (Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson) in New York City during a celebration event of Robeson's 46th birthday and the anniversary of the Council on African Affairs. The event is at the 17th Regiment Armory in New York at 34th Street and Park Avenue. Paul Robeson gives a speech and excerpts of the speech are heard. He speaks about his life as an African American in America. He says that he is proud to be an African American American. He speaks about African American people and their progress looking to the future. He expresses his interest in knowing and appreciating different people, their languages and culture. He talks of the struggle of people all over the world to attain freedom. He speaks out against the growth of fascism in the world (speech is during World War 2). Lit candles are seen on the stage in the foreground and flags in the background.
German forces repulse attack during Soviet Riga Offensive Operation in Latvia, Estonia, in World War 2. A map shows German-Soviet front around city of Riga, on Eastern Front.. German units repulse a Soviet attack, using artillery, Nebelwerfer rockets, tank destroyers and infantry with Panzerfaust antitank weapons. Medium shot of soldier firing Panzerfaust anti-tank weapon.
German Navy torpedo boats, also known as Schnellboot, S-Boot, or S-Boat, in live fire exercise off the coast in Atlantic waters. Views, from aboard one of the boats, of officer in cold weather gear, looking through binoculars. View of torpedo door opening on the boat and the torpedo being launched. (World War II period).
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