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A Gun Motor Carriage M-18 is partially disassembled to show the various units of the suspension system in the United States.

Basic principles of torsion bar suspension used on army track vehicles are explained in the United States. United States tank destroyer 76 mm Gun Motor Carriage M-18 is partially disassembled to show the various units of the suspension system. Several mechanics remove the weight from torsion bar and lift the wheels. The vehicle suspension uses a torsion bar as the main weight bearing spring. Torsion bar and suspension arm in view. The spindles, shock absorbers, bumpers and compression links in view. A man points at the torsion bar retainer.

Date: 1944
Duration: 4 min 30 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675054569
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt and his daughter, Eleanor, meeting with Charles De Gaulle at White House, Washington DC.

United States President Franklin Roosevelt and his daughter, Eleanor, with General Charles De Gaulle in the White House, Washington DC. General Charles De Gaulle with other personnel walking in the door. President Roosevelt seated in front of a fireplace. President's daughter, Eleanor, stands behind him. General De Gaulle shakes hands with the President. President Roosevelt introduces person near him. The General seen with other personnel in front of a portrait. General de Gaulle with the President and his daughter, Eleanor, pose for photograph. Numerous U.S. flags displayed on top of the fireplace. The General meeting with other dignitaries. He shakes hands with James V. Forrestal, administrative assistant to the President.

Date: 1944, July
Duration: 47 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054727
French General Charles de Gaulle is greeted by Mayor and crowds in New York City

A crowd waits in front of City Hall to greet General Charles De Gaulle in Manhattan, New York City, United States. The General's car arrives with motorcycle escort. A phalanx of New York City policemen on horseback lined up in formation, across the streef. The Crowd contains some American soldiers. General de Gaulle makes his way to a spot near the curb where he lines up with a U.S. military officer and City officials to pose for photographs. The group is surrounded by photographers, as they hold a salute for an extended time. After picture taking ends, General Charles De Gaulle is escorted by New York Mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia, up steps leading into City Hall. Men and women on the side of the rail. Women waving flags. Men saluting the General. (World War II period).

Date: 1944
Duration: 2 min 22 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054730
General Charles De Gaulle greeted by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and crowd, during visit to New York City

A crowd greeting and hailing General Charles De Gaulle in New York City. A crowd outside City Hall. Army officers and city officials wait outside the building on the steps.A few officers come down the steps and wait. General Charles De Gaulle comes out of City Hall accompanied by Mayor LaGuardia.. The General stands on top of the steps and raises his arms in a giant "V" to the crowd. The Mayor then guides him to a bank of microphones set up at the base of the steps. Mayor LaGuardia makes a few remarks and concludes raising his right arm and shouting: "Vive la France." General de Gaulle, then speaks into the microphones. The Mayor and the General shake hands.

Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 48 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054731
French General Charles de Gaulle, arrives at the White House, in Washington, DC, United States.

A 1940 Packard long body sedan, carrying General Charles de Gaulle, comes up the drive to the White House. A group of U.S. military officers, and civilian officials, standing under an awning, greets him.

Date: 1944
Duration: 27 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054734
General Charles De Gaulle, arrives at Washington National Airport and is met by General George Marshall, and others

U.S. Army Air Forces C-54 transport aircraft carrying French General Charles de Gaulle, landing at Washington National Airport. Military honor guard is assembled on the ramp at the Air Transport Command section of the airport. Parked on tarmac are U.S. military aircraft include: B-17; T-6; several C-45s; and a C-46. The C-54, carrying General de Gaulle, taxis in at high speed using inboard engines, alone. Heavy smoke seen behind from locomotive on railroad (hidden behind trees). Potomac River in background. General de Gaulle descends from aircraft followed by several officials, and walks between saluting honor guard, as gun salutes are fired from artillery on airfield in background.(White smoke visible from the field guns.) General de Gaulle, wearing rank of Major General, and French 4-star General,Henri Giraud, salute as band plays national anthem. High-ranking American and French officers mingle and converse, including U.S. Air Force General Hap Arnold, and General George Marshall, who speaks briefly with General de Gaulle. (World War II period).

Date: 1944
Duration: 3 min 8 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054735