Arrival of Manhattan firemen in New York. Three Manhattan firemen return on a Boeing 314 Clipper flying boat aircraft, seen arriving in New York Harbor from London, England. The fire fighters were in England learning British methods of fighting air raid fires. The American public greets them. (World War II period).
Italian prisoners are gathered in Sidi Barrani, Egypt during World War II. Italian prisoners captured by the British move with their luggage through rugged terrain. British soldier watches damaged vehicles and military tanks. Italian prisoners gather and interact with the soldiers. A flag flutters in the wind atop a tent in the background. A soldier stands holding a gun.
British forces take a group of high-ranking Italian and German officers into custody, at Sidi Barrani, Egypt. They exit from a parked airplane, and are directed by a British Army Captain. (World War II period).
Activities of coast guards aboard a cruise liner in West Palm Beach, Florida during World War II. SS Manhattan luxury liner of the United States Lines underway at sea. The coast guards aboard a motor boat reach SS Manhattan luxury liner. They move the cruise passengers to tow the vessel off a sand bar.
An officer of health charity "March of Dimes" addresses the citizens of the United States. The officer seated at a desk. He addresses the nation and asks the Americans to join in the parade of dimes and aid for infantile paralysis (polio) victims. A nurse examines a crippled child. Children suffering from polio are seen in a hospital. View of a special swimming area and harness apparatus for patients with polio In a theatre, a kiosk is seen with a banner that reads: "drop a coin here" and is raising money to fight polio and other childhood ailments. Theatre patrons are seen dropping coins in the slot to help with the fundraising effort. (World War II period).
The U.S. Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team, composed of Japanese-Americans, is welcomed back after three years of combat in Europe, during World War II. The Combat Team soldiers aboard their trooop ship entering New York Harbor. They display their logo and motto, "shoot the works," on the side of the ship. New York City skyline visible behind the ship. Family and friends gathered at a harbor to receive and welcome them. Since many of the soldiers are from Hawaii, their reception committee includes several hula dancers who also bedeck them with garlands (leis) of flowers as they disembark from the ship. The Combat Team assembles on the wharf and marches away.
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