Tests of non-persistent gas munitions during U.S. chemical warfare tests on San Jose Island, Panama during World War II. An animated chart depicts an impact area over which sampling instruments and test animals are placed on artillery squares for CK gas tests. The chart shows canister breaking concentration being set up on artillery squares.
Tests of non-persistent gas munitions during U.S. chemical warfare tests on San Jose Island, Panama during World War II. A technical group consisting of U.S. Air Force officers, trained British officers and scientists from U.S. NDRC (National Development and Reform Commission) examine CK gas test reports at a table. CK gas bombs are tested on goats wearing U.S. and Japanese canisters. One unprotected goat is also tested. The goat wearing U.S. Army canister is unaffected and rest two goats get killed by CK gas tests.
U.S. chemical warfare tests on San Jose Island, Panama during World War II. A U.S. soldier wearing impregnated clothing and a gas mask crawls in a jungle. Soldiers apply an ointment on their bodies. They put on double layer of impregnated clothing during mustard gas tests. The results are examined on bodies of Japanese prisoners. A gas is tested on a goat wearing mask fitted with Japanese canisters. Mortars are fired by U.S. troops. U.S. 6th Air Force bombers drop bombs to test gas concentration. A goat equipped with a Japanese canister gets killed by the use of CK gas. U.S. bombers drop bombs near anchored ships to determine the effects on antiaircraft personnel. An unaffected goat equipped with a U.S. Army canister after the use of gas. Dead goats are taken away by men. Dead Chinese soldiers after use of gas munitions by the Japanese Army during the Sino-Japanese War.
United States official car driving up to a gangway of USS (United States Ship) Texas. Minister to Panama board Pennsylvania, to pay respect to Admiral JV Chase. Admiral with Minister to Panama.
A film 'Over Sapphire Seas' shows the voyage of the Panama Pacific ocean liner from New York City to San Francisco. The cruise ship leaves New York. A crowd waves as the ocean liner departs from the harbor. The captain and other naval officers look through a sextant. A couple view a map showing the ship's route. A woman in a gymnasium on board the ship does weightlifting and strengthening drills pulling on weighted ropes in the gym. A group of passengers on deck does group stretching and calisthenics. A woman is served breakfast in bed. Women shop aboard the ship. Children play musical chairs and other children enjoy an activity room and riding on hobby horses. Other children toss a ball over a net. A waiter distributes sandwiches to the children. Passengers play table tennis and shuffle board. The captain takes a round of the ship. Passengers relax and enjoy the refreshments. Women swim in a pool. And underwater picture view, with underwater photos offered as a novelty to passengers on the Panama Pacific Line. A fat man jumps into the pool. Through the underwater cameras a boy is seen picking up plates from the bottom of the 8 foot deep pool to win a contest. Passengers in black tie and formal evening wear drink and dine on the luxury ship at the end of the day. A butcher cuts beef steak and roasts it on charcoal. Cooks cook food in a kitchen using electric utensils. Bakers make fresh bread. Fancy desserts and pastries are prepared and served to guests. Men and women dance in costumes at a party. The captain sings a sailor song.
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt's vacation cruiser ship USS Houston underway at Panama Canal in Cristobal, CZ. Roosevelt emerges out of his cruiser and takes salute of thousands of troops assembled at the dock area. Troops fire artillery in President's honor.