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U.S. Marines in tactical training at key West, Florida, during World War I
A contingent of U.S. marines in training with rifles, at Key West Florida, is seen in a formation of two rows. They execute positions with their rifles in accordance with the manual of arms, at the commands of their leader. They present arms and follow other instructions. Next, They are seen breaking into squads, and reassembling again, as they march in close order drill. Scene shifts to marines, standing in a field practicing the proper motion for throwing a hand grenade. They carry packs on their shoulders, but have no rifles. They repeat the grenade throwing drills in unison upon command of their leader. Next, they kneel on one knee, and execute a grenade-throwing drill from that position. Closeup of marines executing grenade throw motions from kneeling position. Two marines practice these techniques in the confines of an open wooden box with a barrier simulating a trench ridge.
A U.S. Marine machine gunner demonstrates weapon familiarity by field stripping his weapon, blindfolded, in World War I
A U.S. Marine demonstrates his weapon familiarity by taking a blindfold test. The blindfolded marine kneels on the ground next to his Lewis machine gun. The gun is set on the ground in front of him on a bipod support. He reaches and removes the cylindrical magazine from the gun. Then he removes the stock and proceeds to field strip the weapon down to the smallest parts, entirely by feel. He leans back and removes his blindfold, when done, and stands up.
Demonstrators fill streets in Manhattan, expressing anger over unemployment and lack of public assistance during the Depression
Huge crowd of people fills New York City street during the Great Depression, in 1930. Some carry signs reflecting economic woes. One reads:"$25.00 a week for UNEMPLOYED."Others read: "No work, No rent;" "Down with Vagrancy Laws;" and "Join Unemployees Council." Scene shifts to Police arriving and arresting a woman and a man whom they escort into a Paddy Wagon. Police advance toward group of demonstrators, outside City Hall, holding signs. One reads: "Vote Communist." Another reads: "Food and Clothing for Unemployed," and one reads:"Fight the Speed UP SYSTEM." One reads: "We demand unemployment insurance."Several women are in the group, which retreats as the police move toward them. One man is lifted by others, above the group, in front of an entrance to the City Court. He stands on rung of an iron fence by the sidewalk. Defiant demonstrators exchange words with police officer. More signs are seen reading: "Down with Fake Employment Agencies" and "Down with Police Brutality." The crowd moves along, some taunting the policemen as they pass. A phalanx of several policemen press against the demonstrators. A woman, with a sign, falls to the ground and another helps her up. Scene shifts to an intersection of Manhattan streets, completely blocked in all directions by cars and demonstrators.
Women join ranks of police reserves in New York City, during World War I.
Closeup of women in the New York City Police reserve, during World War 1. They stand outside the 23rd Police Precinct ("Tenderloin") Station House on West 30th Street, Manhattan, New York City. Their uniforms include round-brimmed hats and overcoats, and they have round badges topped with eagles, pinned to their coats. Next, about 15 are seen, walking two abreast. All wear white gloves and badges, but otherwise, their uniforms are not identical. One supervisor woman walks beside the group, wearing a slightly different badge. Walking casually, a short distance behind the group is a woman (probably Mary Noonan) in the uniform of a captain (with "railroad tracks" insignia on her collar). Scene shifts to a street filled with a traffic mix of horse-drawn and motor vehicles, all staying fairly clear of trolley tracks visible in the center of the road. A police reserve woman stands in the center of the street, directing traffic. Next, a large group of school children is seen standing on a street corner, accompanied by a woman police officer. They begin to cross the street under the watchful eye of another woman reserve police officer, directing traffic in the street. Some adults cross behind the children. (Note: On May 9, 1918, the New York City Police Department announced formation of a new Police Reserve, that would include a women's contingent. This was the idea of Special Deputy Commissioner Rodman Wanamaker, who reasoned, since New York women had received the vote, on November 6th 1917, they should have a role in enforcing the laws. Over 3,000 women were recruited. Their Captain was Mary Noonan. Their duties did not involve direct dealings with criminals. According to the New York Times of May 10, 1918, "If need arose for use of the nightstick or other instrument for curbing crime,the work would be referred to the men members of the force.")
The battleship USS Tennessee undergoing initial sea trials in Long Island Sound, after fitting out.
The U.S. Navy battleship, USS Tennessee (BB-43) passing the camera while conducting trials on Long Island Sound, in October, 1920, after being fitted out following her commissioning at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on on June 3, 1920. Her triple turret 14-inch guns are clearly visible as is the name, Tennessee, on her stern. She is seen again, raising plumes of black smoke as she steams in the opposite direction. All four of her triple 14-inch gun turrets are visible in silhouette. She is making good speed in very calm waters. (The camera ship is challenged to keep pace.) The Tennessee maneuvers to port in a fairly sharp turn, and the camera ship moves into her wake. A civilian, in hat and overcoat, is seen momentarily on the camera ship. More views of the Tennessee, include some from a distance as she maneuvers and heads toward the camera ship.
Holland type submarine of the Plunger class undergoing trials at Electric Boat Company
Holland type submarine of the Plunger class undergoing trials at the Electric Boat Company, New Suffolk, Long Island, New York. Submarine running along at periscope depth. Periscope of the submarine. Several times the boat disappears below surface and rises again (porpoising). It makes way on the surface. Civilian testing crewmen in business attire climb out of conning tower and walk on the deck. They start back down into the conning tower. Men on the deck as the submarine runs along the surface. Submarine tied up at the pier, men walking around on deck and using a plank to walk to the pier..
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