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U.S. citizens send movies and photographs taken abroad to OSS Colonel L. E. Norris in the United States during World War 2

U.S. OSS (Office of Strategic Services) headed by Colonel William Joseph Donovon asks the public to send pictures taken abroad to Colonel L. E. Norris in the United States during World War II, to assist in war planning and intelligence. Passengers arrive. Cameras on a conveyor belt. Passengers on a ship. Colonel L. E. Norris of the OSS sorts war photographs in his office. Employees examine film strips and photographs. OSS staff watches a movie. Still photographs of various locations including the Solomon Islands.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1942
Duration: 1 min 27 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675058204
Belgian forces board an aircraft in Leopoldville, Congo

Belgian soldiers load equipment and baggage onto a C -130 E plane and board it in Leopoldville, Republic of Congo. TAC C-130 E planes parked along the runway and tents erected at Ascension Island airstrip

Location: Leopoldville Republic of Congo
Date: 1964, November 18
Duration: 1 min 51 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675058314
Events showing the surrender of Japanese forces to the Allied forces in the Pacific Theater at the end of World War 2

Following victory over Japan in World War 2, a map shows the surrender of Japanese troops to Allied forces in different regions of Pacific Theater during World War II. On Cebu Island in the Philippines, U.S. 8th Army soldiers march several thousand Japanese prisoners along a road. Command of Japanese 34th Army hands over his saber. American soldiers gather piles of swords received in surrender from the Japanese forces. View of mist hanging over Governor's Palace (The Mansion) in Baguio Philippines. General Wainwright and General Percival arrive by car at the mansion. Japanese General Yamashita arrives next and enters the building. General Tomoyuki Yamashita signs surrender documents as General Wainwright and other Allied officers look on. General Yamashita is taken to New Bilibid prison and is seen being escorted into a prison cell.

Location: Pacific Theater
Date: 1945, August
Duration: 2 min 44 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675058332
The United Nations Security Council passes Resolution 82 on June 25, 1950 and takes action in response to North Korean aggression against South Korea.

In the United States, American troops prepare to reinforce those responding to North Korean aggression against South Korea in the Korean War, and parade along Constitution Avenue in Washington DC, with Capitol building seen in background. American soldiers boarding a train to transport them to a port of embarkation. Remainder of the film is devoted to soldiers from the 53 nations contributing forces to the United Nations (UN) action. Canada contributes troops to the effort. Camera closeup of shoulder emblem on a Canadian officer boarding a train. Canadian troops marching to a port of embarkation. Turkish troops on their way to Korea, pass in review before a commanding officer. Troops of the Netherlands, also seen marching. Australian troops assembled before sailing to Korea. Swedish doctors and nurses board a ship bound for Korea, where they will set up field hospitals to care for wounded. British sailors boarding transport ship to Korea. Brief view of the Royal Navy Colossus class aircraft carrier, HMS Triumph (16) underway in Korean waters. Australian soldiers boarding an aircraft to Korea. One raises his rifle and waves from the top of the stairs as he enters the plane. More soldiers climbing gangways to large transport ships. Asian civilians waving small flags as they cheer departing soldiers. British soldiers wearing berets with pom poms are seen disembarking from a troop ship. More views of United Nations troops marching in formations. The UN General Assembly building in Lake Success, Long Island, New York. View of delegates inside the building. Film ends showing a rotating globe of the world, with flags of Nations participating in UN actions in Korea, being shown as the globe passes their respective countries.

Location: South Korea
Date: 1951
Duration: 2 min 54 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675058358
Japanese Navy submarine prepares to depart on a mission from base in South Pacific during World War 2

Palm trees and hills form a Pacific Island background. Crew of a Japanese Navy submarine stand in formation on the boat's deck, as their captain informs them of their orders. Several views of the sub and its crew. Following the Captain's briefing, crew members proceed to their respective duty stations. The submarine's engines start and the wake from propeller is seen. The submarine departs from the dock, while crew wave to others who wave back from the shore. The boat proceeds slowly out of the harbor.

Location: South Pacific
Date: 1942
Duration: 1 min 30 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: Japanese
Clip: 65675058387
United States Army, Navy and Air Force maneuver in Puerto Rico

United States soldiers carrying baggage and weapons embark onto a ship. Soldiers in landing crafts underway in the sea. Planes fly overhead and paratroopers land on an island. Landing craft comes ashore and troops debark. Soldiers fight in simulated war conditions and explosions occur. Landing crafts and tanks at the beach.

Location: Puerto Rico
Date: 1950, March 20
Duration: 1 min 47 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675058614
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