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The pilot and the crew members of U.S. AA Force bomber B-17F Memphis Belle introduced in Washington DC during World War II

United States Army Air Force Bomber B-17F, Memphis Belle, lands at Washington National Airport, Washington DC, during World War 2. Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson shakes hands with the crew. Mascot Scotty dog 'Stuka' is held by a crew member. The crew member speaks about his memories when the craft took off. He discusses difficulties the crew members encountered during the mission. Captain Robert K. Morgan, pilot of Memphis Belle, speaks and introduces the members of the crew. The captain calls Sergeant John Quinlan as the Tail Gunner. Logo and name on the craft reads Memphis Belle and name of pilot. Lieutenant General Barney Mc Giles in the background.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1944
Duration: 6 min 50 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046323
World War I United States arms factory

A U.S. arms manufacturing in World War 1. Hundreds of war production workers seen at shift change, waiting for their respective trolley cars passing on tracks between arms manufacturing plant's buildings. Women at work on metal working machines in an arms factory. Racks of Browning Automatic Rifles (Rifle, Caliber .30, Automatic, Browning, M1918) are being moved about. Assemblers are seen hand fitting parts for the Browning M1917 water cooled machine gun. One man makes final assembly adjustments to one of the machine guns set up on tripod in the factory. He enjoys firing the Browning M1917 machine gun. (Note:The M1917 and M1918 BAR were manufactured by numerous American arms makers. Colt, Remington, Marlin, Royal typewriter, Winchester. Most of the M1917 machine guns were manufactured by New England Westinghouse.)

Location: United States USA
Date: 1917
Duration: 1 min 53 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675069493
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) members help house owners to find another house for them in Tennessee.

Creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Boat moves across in river Tennessee. Animated map shows various dams constructed on Tennessee River Basin. Engineers conduct geological and geographical surveys to determine dam sites and reservoir area. Workers clear the reservoir area of timber. TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) member meets owners of houses in the area. He reads out a document to them. The owners sign document. Property dealer visits woman, inspects houses and takes notes. The American flag in front of the building. Owners visit the house to be purchased.

Location: Tennessee United States USA
Date: 1935
Duration: 8 min 9 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675023070
Tennessee Volunteers win the football match against Kentucky Wildcats by 20-7 in Tennessee.

An American football match between Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats in Tennessee. The players playing on the ground. Wildcats winning in the fourth quarter. Johnny Majors scoring goals against Kentucky. Volunteers winning after the fourth quarter. The players playing the match. Tennessee wins against Kentucky by 20-7. The spectators in the stand cheer as Tennessee wins the match.

Location: Tennessee United States USA
Date: 1956, October 26
Duration: 1 min 8 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675069751
A 15-mile Swimming Championship held at the 7th National Canadian Exhibition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

A 15-mile Swimming Championship held at the 7th National Canadian Exhibition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tired contestants pulled in midway on life boats. George Samuel Blagden of Memphis, Tennessee wins the vent. He comes out of the water and smiles at the camera.

Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Date: 1932, September 1
Duration: 1 min 9 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029788
Tennessee Valley Authority develops the Tennessee River system in United States.

Harnessing rivers in United States. Tennessee River flows with full force. Floods cause damages in farms and towns. The flow of water causes soil erosion. Tennessee Valley Authority develops the Tennessee River system for flood control and to generate surplus electricity to avert waste of water power. Congress passes Tennessee Valley Authority legislation. Construction crew works on the construction of dam. Workers balancing on steel beams, high in the air. Riverters throwing and catching hot rivets. Steam shovels and pneumatic hammers in operation. Concrete being poured and a welder with helmet and torch,at work. Animated map shows the river and tributaries. Several other dams in view. The dams help in electricity power generation and irrigation.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1943
Duration: 4 min 17 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675054482
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