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U.S. Army officers receive training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma; Ft. Scott, Kansas; and Ft. Bliss, and White Sands, New Mexico

Officers training at artillery school in the United States. View of the Fort Sill Field artillery school, Oklahoma. Officers look through binoculars during their gunnery training class. They learn service and firing techniques on field. They learn techniques of rocket bombardment. They learn to fly aircraft and phenomenon of meteorology. They release weather balloons. At Fort Scott, Kansas, officers load coastal guns and are trained about destroying sea borne assets. At Fort Bliss, Texas, officers learn antiaircraft techniques. Long range rocket is launched at the White Sands Proving Grounds.

Date: 1947
Duration: 2 min 28 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675072752
Officers learn weapons principles,engine ignition instructions,application of tanks at Fort Knox Armored Center in Kentucky.

Officers training at Fort Knox Armored Center in Kentucky,United States. View of the Headquarters of the Armored center. Officer John W. Leonard seated at desk in office. The armored school is divided into specialized sections which includes instructor training department,communication department and weapons department. Officers learn about principles of latest weapons at the weapons department. During training officers are demonstrated about functions of each part of the weapons using models. In the electrical division the students are given instructions in engine ignition and power supply. In the basic class officers learn about the practical application of tanks. They learn to move tanks on field. Officers attend an advanced class on staff and command problems. They learn about tactical planning and functions of armored units. Officers receive a series of extensive courses.

Date: 1947
Duration: 1 min 54 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675072753
Officers learn operating tools,bridge building,demolition work at Fort Belvoir Engineers School in Virginia,United States.

Officers training at Fort Belvoir Engineers School in Virginia,United States. View of the Headquarters Engineers School. Officers receive a complete training using steel models. They practice mechanical skills. They learn to operate precession tools,to reproduce maps, to interpret aerial photographs and survey terrains. They learn to operate heavy construction equipment to level hills and build roads. They learn to build and maintain bridge. They learn to handle explosions and demolitions work. They learn to blast heavy fortifications for combat function and front line infantry support. Officers practice amphibious landing

Date: 1947
Duration: 1 min 40 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675072754
Technician connects liquid oxygen lines and German V-2 rocket launches from USS Midway at White Sands, New Mexico.

U.S. Navy launch German V-2 rocket from an aircraft carrier USS Midway at White Sands in New Mexico. German V-2 rocket launches from U.S. Navy ship Midway. Technician aboard USS Midway connects liquid oxygen lines. Firefighters crew stand by with hand extinguishers. Hydrogen peroxide containers kept in place in the background. Rocket takes off from USS Midway deck. Rocket in flight pass superstructure of a ship.

Date: 1947
Duration: 1 min 17 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675072767
UMW President John L Lewis addresses Senate Labor Committee on Labor and Public Welfare members in Washington DC.

John L Lewis addresses the Senate Labor Committee in Washington DC. Meeting of the Senate Labor Committee on Labor and Public Welfare members. President of the United Mine Workers (UMW) of America, John Llewellyn Lewis addresses the gathering and justifies himself.

Date: 1947, March 10
Duration: 1 min 16 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675073030
U.S. President Harry S Truman receives an honorary degree of the Doctorate of Law from the Baylor University in Waco,Texas.

President receives an honorary degree in Waco,Texas. President of the United States Harry S Truman receives an honorary degree of the Doctorate of Law from the Baylor University. President Truman at podium addresses the gathering. Other officials seated at platform in the background. President takes a strong stand on international trade.

Date: 1947, March 6
Duration: 53 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675073031