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Deck Plates being trimmed with double acetylene torches during construction of Liberty ship in World War II
Workers at shipyard in California, during World War 2, use a set of double acetylene torches to trim steel deck plates for a Liberty ship. The device maintains parallel cuts in adjoining deck plates, preparing for union melt. (Note: May include scenes from Kaiser Shipyard in Richmond, California as well as Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco.)
The funeral procession of President Franklin D. Roosevelt moves on the streets of Washington DC
Spectators line sidewalks in Washington,DC, to watch the funeral procession of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Police motorcycle escort surrounds flag-draped coffin of the President, resting on caisson pulled by team of horses. Color Guard and several closed black limousines are immediately behind. Two open cars, with Secret Service agents on their running boards, are seen next. The closest one carries the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sam Rayburn, and other officials. A contingent of Women Marines, in dress blues, marches ahead of the casket. Other military units march ahead of them in the distance. Change of scene with brief glimpse of sailors marching along Delaware Avenue, with Union Station in the background. Shift back to the President's casket continuing to move along. Grass and trees line the sides of the street, where spectators fill the sidewalks. Closeup of an open car carrying DC police chief, Edward J. Kelly and other police officials, followed by motorcycle policemen, and the team of horses pulling the caisson with the President's casket. Closeup of closed limousine carrying mourners. Open car carrying House Speaker Rayburn, and others. U.S. Navy Fleet Admiral Ernest King and an officer salute. People in the background.
President Roosevelt proclaims national emergency and the need to stop the advance of Nazism
U.S. President proclaims unlimited national emergency in the United States during World War II. U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt while addressing the Pan American Union representatives says that it is necessary to forcibly check the advance of Nazi German forces. He states that the Axis powers of World War II aim to control the seas. He expresses his faith in the principle of the freedom of seas. He says that we will resist any such attempt by the Nazis to control the seas. He also promises to assist Britain in fighting against the Germans and "Hitlerism". He urges an increase in the production of war equipment in the country. He proclaims unlimited national emergency in the United States. He assures that democracy will triumphantly survive.
Trial of 12 Communists, prosecuted under the Smith Act, held in Foley Square Court House New York City
Communists march in Washington DC. The communists protest in front of Department of Justice Building. They carry banners protesting the prosecution of 12 Communists under the Alien Registration Act (Smith Act) of 1940. Policeman watches. Patterson, Civil Rights Secretary, Mrs John Gates and Defense Lawyer O John Rogge pose. Scene change to New York City. View from next to mounted Police officer at Courthouse in Foley Square, Manhattan, New York City. Photographers and reporters assembled on steps of courthouse. William L. Patterson, National Executive Secretary of Civil Rights Congress and defense lawyer, O. John Rogge on the steps, entering the courthouse. Reporters on steps. Pamphlets read 'Not 12 Men on trial- but everybody'. Pickets in front of the Court House. Judge Medina on steps. Cameramen take photographs with eyemos cameras. Three prosecuting attorneys pose, with Chief Prosecutor, U.S. Attorney John F. X. McGohey in the center. Simon Gerson,who had been assisting the Defense, makes a public statement about the effects on the rights of all. 11 defendants, including, William Z. Foster, Benjamin Davis, Eugene Dennis, Henry Winston, John Williamson and Jacob Stachel, John Gates, Gus Hall, and Robert G. Thompson. Views of notable Communist establishments: Union Square and 16th Street offices of Freiheit, the Jewish Daily Newspaper (official Jewish Communist newspaper, published in Yiddish, on presses shared with the Daily Worker); Communist Party Center, Chelsea & Waterfront Sections of Chelsea neighborhood; Henry Forbes East Side Center, Communist Party, 201 Second Avenue (Named for Henry Forbes, a former executive secretary of the Communist party of New York County); and East-Midtown Communist Party headquarters. Party leader William Z. Foster speaking. Communist, Judith Coplon with lawyer, Archibald Palmer, in his offices.
British MP Havelock Wilson urges support for war against Germany during a public meeting (WW1)
United Kingdom Member of Parliament and President of the National Seamen's and Firemen's Union Havelock Wilson argues against pacificism and calls for "Peace with Victory," at a public meeting at Trafalgar Square in London, England (Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom) He stands near statue of lion at base of Nelson's Column and addresses a seated audience of men and women. In change of scene, Mr. Wilson poses, using two canes for support, as he speaks in front of a building. Men hold up a sign reading: "Sailors and Soldiers, Don't forget to declare yourselves in favour of the Seamen's Boycott of the Huns." (The Seamen pledged to boycott German maritime activities, following the war as reprisal for German attacks during World War I) Closeup of Havelock Wilson.
Allied paratroopers and equipment land on the war front in Europe during World War II.
Nazi German propaganda against Allied paratroopers and airborne troops during the Normandy landings in World War II. Allied actions in Normandy, France. A map detailing the Allied occupation of areas in Normandy. Soldiers gather around a map in Europe. A man uses a stick to point to map. They discuss the map. The soldiers prepare their guns in a camp. A soldier puts a brassard with the United Kingdom flag (Union Jack) on the arm of another soldier. Insignia of the Parachute Regiment on a wall. United States paratroopers packing supplies. An airplane parked on a field. Paratroopers board the airplane. Airplanes take off from the field and fly in formation. The paratroopers descend and equipment is dropped from the airplanes. They land on the war front.
