United States Ambassador to Great Britain, John Winant, is seen arriving in the U.S. back from a trip to England early during World War 2. Ambassador Winant stands beside the Yankee Clipper (Boeing 314 Clipper flying boat aircraft) after arrival at LaGuardian Field in Queens, New York. He crosses dock from water-parked aircraft to terminal area. He is seen speaking to reporters and officials briefly, and waving to a gathered crowd at the port terminal. View from behind motion picture camera filming his arrival.
A parade in Bangkok, Thailand. The Thai soldiers march in uniform. Army trucks tow artillery. Thai troops aboard tanks and armored personnel carriers. The nation hails the recent conclusion of hostilities with French Indo-China by staging a parade.
The largest U.S. liner, the SS America, arrives in New York after cutting short its last pleasure cruise. View of American flag on side of ship SS America. Passengers disembark from the ship, which is being converted to become the fastest troop carrier in the world, during World War 2.
A United States freighter launched in San Francisco, California. SS American Packer is launched for Merchant Marines. Mrs Angelo Rossi christens the ship during its launch. SS American Packer slides sideways into water at its launch.
United States paratroopers undergo training at Fort Benning, Georgia. The soldiers take early training jumps with parachutes using special towers. The paratroopers descend on the ground with their parachutes.
The nation salutes war veterans on Memorial Day in New York. The troops march with American flags. Young boys watch the parade holding American flags in hand. Officials drive past in cars. Soldiers pay tribute to the Civil War veterans and heroes of later wars. Crowd watches from side of parade. A young boy wearing a World War 1 helmet watches. Another boy holds an American flag. A veteran, likely from World War 1, missing one leg and walking with crutches, goes by. Civil War veterans are driven by, riding in the back seats of cars. The Civil War Soldier's and Sailor's Memorial at 89th Street and Riverside is seen in background.
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