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New U.S. infantrymen learn to fire rifles, make trenches and advance on a battlefield, in preparation for going to war in France
Training of U.S. Army infantrymen in the United States. A newspaper headline reads ' infantrymen arrive in France'. The infantrymen are taught to advance on a battlefield. Recruits in New York's Rainbow Division are seen marching in the mud, at Camp Mills, Long Island, They undergo physical training at the camp. They learn to fire rifles and dig trenches. They inhabit a tent city at the camp. Scenes of Rainbow Division soldiers on a chow line at Camp Mills. After basic training, the soldiers board ships and trains for France. Loved ones give them a sendoff. Upon arrival in France, they are given a warm welcome.They resume training in France, until they are ordered to the Front. Scenes of U.S. infantry in trenches wearing gas masks and firing rifles. Tanks advancing across the trenches. View of the 7th Regiment World War I memorial statue in Central Park, New York City.
U.S. Ambassador Henry Fletcher arrives for post in Laredo Mexico; unrelated scene of Ottoman Turkish soldiers World War I.
U.S. Ambassador Henry P. Fletcher arrives in Laredo Mexico to assume his post as American Ambassador. Contingent of Carranza's Mexican Soldiers stand at attention at a railroad station, present to guard the ambassador's arrival. A steam train arrives. Ambassador Fletcher is greeted by officers. The officers meet and shake hands. Latter third of clip is unrelated and shows Ottoman Empire Turkish soldiers marching at a sea port during World War 1.
Labor strife in San Francisco affects Ocean Shore Railroad and United Railroads. City runs Municipal Special train.
Group of striking United Railroads workers standing in sand at waters edge, waving their hats at the camera. Tents are visible behind them. They lift an object from the sand. View of railroad car damaged by rocks and other objects hurled by strikers. Ocean Shore electric railroad car on street in San Francisco. Passengers get on and off. The electric rail car moves down the street and turns following the track, as a police officer steps into the intersection. Model T car and truck seen behind officer. Ocean Shore railroad train with rough paper sign hung on its side, reading: "Municipal Special, 12th and Mission Streets." Men are hanging out the window over the sign and waving. Many get off the train and stand on the pavement.as the train pulls away
Drill instructor directs exercises as American airmen perform calisthenics for physical fitness in London during World War 1
Physical fitness activities for airmen of the Army Air Service (or Aviation Section U.S. Signal Corps) in London, England during World War I. American airmen exercise for their physical fitness. Buildings seen in the background. Drill leader instructs the airmen. They hold their arms out, squat and do exercises. In one exercise they hop on one foot with their arms behind their backs.
United States Army wins the Anglo American Baseball League game against the U.S. Navy team at Highbury in London, England.
Baseball game of the Anglo American Baseball League at Highbury in London,England, during World War 1. United States Navy and United States Army teams enter the field. United States Navy Admiral William Sowden Sims throws the first pitch. Spectators cheer the teams. Army wins the game beating Navy.
United States Navy Felixstowe F5L flying boat fly in formation over sea in the United States.
Formation flight of F5L flying patrol boat aircraft in the United States during the World War I era. United States Navy Felixstowe F5L flying boats with Liberty engines seen flying in formation over water.
