Artistic rendition: Diagram shows United States Destroyer Division 46 firing torpedoes at the Japanese enemy ships. Explosions as the enemy positions are hit. Task Force Division 46 and Division 45 ships advance towards the enemy target. The radar show friendly planes in range. Note shows results of the battle. (World War II period).
President of the Philippine Commonwealth Sergio Osmeña poses with four United States Marine pilots on the steps of the Provincial Capitol Building of Leyte (Leyte Provincial Capitol, 34 Senator Enage St, Downtown, Tacloban City, Leyte). The President shakes hand with pilot. He carries a Marine combat helmet. President Osmeña waves his helmet, turns, and climbs the steps of Capitol after the Battle of Leyte in World War II.
Three United States Marines walk down the street in Tacloban City. Civilians on the street. Military ship on the streets. Marines cross the unpaved street. Marines pass in front of a building marked 'Restaurant'. Army MP (Military Police) directs traffic in front of the building. Sightseers bargain for souvenirs. Native men hold up a string of a fish for a Marine's inspection. A Marine draws a cup of water from lister bag.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh takes off on solo transatlantic flight from Roosevelt Field in New York. Charles Lindbergh poses with his mother in front of his plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis'. Charles Lindbergh then dons heavier flying suit and boards the plane. The "Spirit of St. Louis" hits a few bumps on takeoff roll and then gradually completes a shallow takeoff.
Remains of the Lockheed XP-38 that crashed at Mitchel Field, New York, the day before, after a cross-continental flight from March Field, California. The airplane was flown by Lieutenant Ben Kelsey, who escaped without injury. But the airplane was totally destroyed.
United States Maritime Services trainees marching to classes on main streets of Avalon. Various views of trainees marching.
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