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U.S. 9th Artillery Division members disperse after their Commander informs them of Germany's surrender on VE Day in World War II
VE Day in Germany during World War 2. Soldiers of the U.S. Ninth Armored Division are seen leaving the the Schlörplatz in Weiden, Bavaria, where they assembled to hear the news, from their Commander, Major General John W. Leonard, that Germany had capitulated. Soldiers move their armor and equipment through the Town and others walk. They pass by a tree displaying numerous information and direction signs. Local citizens watch from sidewalks. (Note: Armored vehicles seen include M16 Halftrack, M4 Sherman Tank, and M36 Tank Destroyer.)
U.S. 9th Armored Division ceremony in Weiden, Bavaria, marking the end of World War II in Europe
Scene opens with closeup of Major General John W. Leonard, Commanding General of the U.S. 9th Armored Division, addressing his troops at the Schlörplatz in Weiden, Bavaria. He has assembled them to hear the news of Germany's surrender, ending World War 2, in Europe. A color Guard stands behind him. Upon hearing the news, the troops raise their arms and cheer, and partially break formation to converse with each other. They resume their formation and listen, as General Leonard continues to speak. Closeup of him reading from some notes. Scene shifts slightly, showing Leonard and the color guard in front of the Gustav von Schlör monument with famous old oak trees behind it. Next, the troops are viewed from the front, as they stand at Parade Rest with buildings near the square behind them. General Leonard walks down from the makeshift podium and passes in front of the assembled soldiers, and shakes hands with his Chief of Staff, Colonel Walter Burnside. Closeups of them shaking hands and conversing. Scene shifts to a unit Chaplain, giving a prayer of thanks for the end of hostilities. General Leonard and Colonel Burnside walk away from the gathering, as the color guard furls the colors. Suddenly an officer walks up on the grass and retrieves something from the base of the Schlör monument and quickly walks back into the square. A Captain has the color guard unfurl the colors again, which include the stars and stripes flanked by the Division colors and the General's two star flag. Next the entire assemblage poses as they are photographed from a high point some yards away. The view shows the color guard standing on grass in front of the Schlör monument with the massive oaks behind, surrounded by assembled troops, including some in a tank. Scene shifts to rear of the assembly, showing troops in armored vehicles at the back of troops in formation. Some armor is moving along a road behind the assembly. Another long shot of the assembled troops is followed by a closeup of them being called to attention. General Leonard walks into the center of the assembly, followed by several officers. They salute the colors and General Leonard converses with the Division Chaplain, who then steps into the grass in front of the color guard, where he removes his helmet, raises his arm, and gives a benediction as all bow their heads. (Note: Armored vehicles seen in this film include M4 Sherman and M36 Tank Destroyer.)
U.S. Chance-Vought F4U Corsair fighter aircraft aboard USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in Pacific Ocean during the Korean War
Flight Operations aboard USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in Pacific Ocean during the Korean War. U.S. Navy Chance-Vought F4U Corsair fighter aircraft taxis on the deck. Wings of the aircraft folded. Two sailors pull the aircraft from both the wing sides. They sit on the wings to set it.
An U.S. Navy H-5 (HO3S) helicopter lands on the deck of USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in Pacific Ocean during the Korean War.
Flight operations aboard USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in Pacific Ocean during the Korean War. A U.S. Navy Sikorsky H-5 (HO3S) helicopter comes down to the deck and lands on the deck of USS Valley Forge. The U.S. carrier ship 'Philippine Sea' (CV-47) underway.
U.S. Navy AD Skyraiders and F4U Corsair aircraft take off from the deck of USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in Pacific Ocean during the Korean War.
Flight operations aboard USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in Pacific Ocean during the Korean War. U.S. Navy Douglas AD Skyraiders taxi on the deck. Each momentarily stops and then taxis. Several aircraft taxi. Crewmen check the bombs underneath the wings. Next, four US Navy Chance-Vought F4Us Corsair fighter aircraft taxi and go.
U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson visits Anderson Air Force Base in Guam, during the Vietnam War.
President Lyndon B. Johnson arrives in a motorcade at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, on March 20, 1967, during the Vietnam War. As a rain shower begins, a man, holding an umbrella, opens the door of the President's car, and Major General William Joseph Crumm, Commander of the 3rd Air Division, helps him step out. Closeup of some of the military families gathered to greet the President. Children hold small American flags. Next, the President is seen presenting Air Medals to 12 crew members of Strategic Air Command (SAC) B-52 bombers and KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft of the 3rd Air Division in the Western Pacific. View of friends and families and other spectators watching the proceedings. General Crumm is seen officially greeting President Johnson, and then presenting him with a plaque identifying him as a member of the "Top Three Club." The President makes a few remarks praising the Air medal recipients for their sacrifices and deeds in the air over Vietnam.
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