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U.S. Secretary of War, Dwight F. Davis visits military facilities in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Alice Davis, daughter of U.S. Secretary of War, Dwight F. Davis, together with Mr. John H. Holliday, his civilian aide, step from a launch bringing them from the USS Pennslyvania, to a dock at Honolulu, Hawaii. They are greeted by two Army officers and a Naval officer. An Army band plays on the dock, in the background. They are joined by Secretary Davis. In change of scene, the camera pans across the parade ground of Fort Shafter, where troops of the 64th Coast Artillery Regiment(AA) are seen marching in formation. Secretary Davis stands with Army officers reviewing the troops. Next, Secretary Davis is seen on steps of the U.S. Army tripler General Hospital, following a visit there. He is accompanied to his car. Scene shifts to the quarters of Major General Fox conner, Commander of the U.S. Army Hawaiian Department. The staff car carrying Secretary Davis drives into Honolulu, where offices of Goodyear International, and Royal Hawaiian Sales Company, Ltd. are seen along the street. The car parks, and Davis's military aide, 1st Lieutenant Lester J. Maitland, opens the door for a rear admiral, and Secretary Davis, who step from the car. Davis is dressed formally in top hat. (Slate indicates they are visiting opening ceremonies for the new Army and Navy YMCA in Honolulu.)

Date: 1928
Duration: 1 min 56 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022672
Arthur Godfrey invites Colonel Balchen on stage to give a speech at Thule Air Force Base in Greenland.

Arthur Godfrey entertains United States troops with short speech at Thule Air Force Base in Greenland. He introduces Colonel Balchen and invites him on stage. The Colonel gives a brief speech and wishes a Happy New Year to the troops.

Date: 1954, January 1
Duration: 2 min 37 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022791
Sketches of the Boston tea party and unrest among American colonists

Sketches of struggle for borders and territory between Canada and United States. Leaders of American colonists like Patrick Henry protesting taxation without representation. British guards protecting paper. Burning of paper used for taxation. Images of traders from New York area who made great wealth trading overseas. Fire on British ships. Sketches of the Boston tea party with colonists disguised as Indians hurling tea into the harbor. Sketches of former British Prime Minister William Pitt and Lord North shown debating in Britain. With commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.

Date: 1969
Duration: 4 min 28 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675023008
Sketches of American colonists battling British forces at Quebec and Montreal

Struggle for independence of America, and border between Canada and United States. Sam Adams and early colonists of the Continental Congress seek to bring Canadians into their efforts against British rule. Sketches of British ships in nearby harbors monitoring the colonists. Picture of a snake with 'Die' and 'Join' written under it. Richard Montgomery leads group to take Canada by force, heading up Lake Champlain toward Canada with 4000 men. Attack led by Benedict Arnold toward fortress of Quebec. Map shows the boundaries between Quebec and New England. Governor Sir Guy Carlton abandoning Montreal to Montgomery. Path of Montgomery and Benedict Arnold together to try to seize Quebec. Depiction of Montgomery killed in the attack, and loss by the American colonists at Quebec. With commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.

Date: 1969
Duration: 4 min 51 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675023010
Sketches of battles between George Washington's forces and Benedict Arnold's forces against the British

Struggle for independence in America, and border control between Canada and United States. Portraits of Revolutionary officers including George Washington. British General Howe engaging Washington's troops around New York. Sir Guy Carlton sketch. Strategy to put British Troops under Carlton to launch an attack at American colonists forces toward the south from Quebec. The Americans led by Benedict Arnold put together a small fleet to combat the British. Carlton unable to advance south due to winter. Washington's army moving toward Pennsylvania. Depiction of attack at Trenton by Washington's men crossing the Delaware to engage in the surprise battle. With commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.

Date: 1969
Duration: 4 min 8 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675023012
Sketches of American colonist battles against the British, and enlistment of support from France

Struggle for American independence and the border between Canada and America. Sketches of British General Burgoyne in its efforts to defeat the American colonists and meet General Howe in Albany. Review of Burgoyne's campaign and his enlistment of indians against the colonists. Map shows battle strategy from Quebec to New York. British prisoners. Surrender of Burgoyne to American General Gates at Saratoga. General George Washington's efforts against the British. Washington's troops at Valley Forge in winter with inadequate resources. Benjamin Franklin as envoy in Paris with King Louis XVI convinced to aid the American cause. Addition of Spain and the Netherlands in the struggle against British rule in America. Discussion of the French and the Americans both with their sights set on winning Canada also. With commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.

Date: 1969
Duration: 6 min 46 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675023013