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Canadian soldiers with Sir Robert Borden on a field in England during World War I.

Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada, spends a day with the Dominion troops of Canada, famous for their conquering of Vimy Ridge during World War 1. Scene of the field (likely near Shorncliffe). Soldiers train and drill, advancing on a battlefield, running and lying down prone to ready rifles and bayonets. Near barracks, they gather and listen to an address from Sir Robert Borden. Canadian Army soldiers raise hats and cheer.

Location: United Kingdom
Date: 1917
Duration: 1 min 13 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675026055
Samuel Gompers visits his boyhood home in London.

Labor and union leader Samuel Gompers visits his boyhood home in London, England. Samuel Gompers seen amid a large crowd. People gather to see him.

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1917
Duration: 11 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675035182
Drill instructor directs exercises as American airmen perform calisthenics for physical fitness in London during World War 1

Physical fitness activities for airmen of the Army Air Service (or Aviation Section U.S. Signal Corps) in London, England during World War I. American airmen exercise for their physical fitness. Buildings seen in the background. Drill leader instructs the airmen. They hold their arms out, squat and do exercises. In one exercise they hop on one foot with their arms behind their backs.

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1917
Duration: 46 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675072433
British Military band concert in Windsor Great Park to entertain wounded soldiers.

British Military Band plays in concert at Windsor Great Park, England, to entertain wounded soldiers in World War I. Caption says many titled ladies waited on the wounded guests.

Location: Windsor Park England United Kingdom
Date: 1917
Duration: 6 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675024164
Lt. General Jan Smuts attends unveiling and christening of a DH9 (or R.E.8) biplane "South Africa" during World War I.

Visit of Lieutenant General Jan Christiaan Smuts and his entourage at the Hendon airfield on the outskirts of London England, during World War 1, where dignitaries and spectators are gathered to attend the unveiling and christening of a De Havilland DH9 aircraft, named "South Africa." (Note: The plane also resembles a Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8. Position of pilot cockpit does not match a DH9 making identity uncertain). The aircraft was subscribed for by members of the London Chamber of Commerce, and presented as a gift to South Africa through the Imperial Air Fleet Committee. Lifelong South African Lt. General Smuts with other dignitaries viewing the aircraft, including Lord Desborough who was President of the London Chamber of Commerce and the Imperial Air Fleet Committee. Mrs William Schreiner, the Marchioness of Winchester, stands with flowers in her hand and christens the aircraft. General Smuts talks to the dignitaries as they present the aircraft to honor and thank South Africa for its contribution to the war effort. Pilot Captain B.C. Hucks, dressed in heavy flight suit climbs aboard the airplane, which displays the name "South Africa," on its nose. The aircraft takes off and flies overhead. Scene changes to the Christening ceremony, in which Mrs. Schreiner christens the "South Africa." She is seen tapping its propeller with a small mallet. Closeup of the DH9 "South Africa". Others present at the event included Sir David Henderson, Lord Aberconway, Lord Glenconner, Sir Owen Phillip, Sir T. Vezey Strong, Lionel Martin, Faithfull Begg, Stanley Machin, Albert Sytner, Alfred Docker, John Cockburn, Algernon Firth, Sir J. W. Teverner, Harry Wilson, Robert Hadfield, Generals Branckner and Caddell, Maj Van der Spuy, Major Lord Roberts Innes Kerr, Capt Hambro, Capt Wilkinson, Capt Hucks, Captains Turner, Lyons, and Hope; John Cates, C.J. Fairfax Scott, Charles Musgrave.

Location: Hendon London England United Kingdom
Date: 1917, May 5
Duration: 2 min 29 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675026028
U.S. President Wilson declares war against Germany and U.S. General Pershing arrives in France during World War I.

America declares war against Germany during World War I. A report in ' New York Tribune ' is pictured. President Woodrow Wilson at his desk in his office in Washington D.C., United States as he declares war against Germany. A copy of Joint Resolution declaring war against Germany. General Pershing reaches England and then France where he visits Napoleon's tomb, Les Invalides along with other French officers. United States Secretary of Navy, Josephus Daniels and Assistant Secretary of Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt as America joins the war. Allied ships underway at sea. United States battleship New York at sea. Sailors aboard a ship. Admiral Rodman addresses the crew aboard a ship.

Location: Europe
Date: 1917, April
Duration: 1 min 23 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042413
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