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Paul Robeson, an American singer, actor and political activist gives a speech in New York City during his 46th birthday event.

Famous African American singer Paul Robeson, (Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson) in New York City during a celebration event of Robeson�s 46th birthday and the anniversary of the Council on African Affairs. The event is at the 17th Regiment Armory in New York at 34th Street and Park Avenue. Paul Robeson gives a speech and excerpts of the speech are heard. He speaks about his life as an African American in America. He says that he is proud to be an African American American. He speaks about African American people and their progress looking to the future. He expresses his interest in knowing and appreciating different people, their languages and culture. He talks of the struggle of people all over the world to attain freedom. He speaks out against the growth of fascism in the world (speech is during World War 2). Lit candles are seen on the stage in the foreground and flags in the background.

Date: 1944, April 16
Duration: 5 min 37 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675032046
German units repulse attack of Soviet Offensive in Latvia, Estonia, during World War II on Eastern Front.

German forces repulse attack during Soviet Riga Offensive Operation in Latvia, Estonia, in World War 2. A map shows German-Soviet front around city of Riga, on Eastern Front.. German units repulse a Soviet attack, using artillery, Nebelwerfer rockets, tank destroyers and infantry with Panzerfaust antitank weapons. Medium shot of soldier firing Panzerfaust anti-tank weapon.

Date: 1944
Duration: 57 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: German
Clip: 65675032096
German torpedo boats conduct live fire exercise in Atlantic waters

German Navy torpedo boats, also known as Schnellboot, S-Boot, or S-Boat, in live fire exercise off the coast in Atlantic waters. Views, from aboard one of the boats, of officer in cold weather gear, looking through binoculars. View of torpedo door opening on the boat and the torpedo being launched. (World War II period).

Date: 1944
Duration: 59 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: German
Clip: 65675032097
General Douglas MacArthur and entourage walk out into water to pose for famous "return" photographs (WW2)

General Douglas MacArthur and his entourage, at Leyte, Philippines during the Battle of Leyte in World War II. He leads them from land, out into the water to stage the famous "return to Philippines" photographs.

Date: 1944
Duration: 14 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675032173
U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt laughs while chatting with official at reception in garden of White House

U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at reception for visiting dignitary in garden of White House, Washington, DC. The President talks to an official. Trees in the background. The President sits and laughs while talking to an unseen visitor at the reception. Sailors form honor guard with rifles held in salute. White House in background.

Date: 1944
Duration: 10 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675032185
Mosquito insect squadron attacks enemy, in humorous animated cartoon during World War 2

An animation shows a mosquito squadron training for attack on humans. They stage mock attacks and navigate a mosquito obstacle course. With training complete, the mosquitoes attack their enemy, Private Snafu, who, as a result, gets malaria and is admitted to a malaria ward. A General pins up a medal onto a mosquito soldier for successfully accomplishing the task. (World War II period).

Date: 1944
Duration: 4 min 39 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675038773