The U.S. Medal of Honor and World War 1. A flurry of Newspapers covering Election of Woodrow Wilson; the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand; German troops on the march; the sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine; and outbreak of a World War. Film reenactments of armed soldiers marching quietly through a town in the evening; soldiers in trenches of No-mans-land; an American soldier in a trench during enemy shelling; German soldiers firing machine guns; American troops charging through obstacles and smoke; and hunkered down in a deep trench. Scene shifts to the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, where names of 95 Medal of Honor recipients from World War 1 is highlighted. John Charles Daly mentions several of these heroes, and points to the name of Alvin C. York, who as a Corporal,acting alone, brought in 132 prisoners during that war.
John Charles Daly stands in the Hall of Heroes, at the Pentagon, in front of large replicas of the Medals of Honor. He extols the courage of Medal of Honor recipients whose names appear on the wall behind him. Camera backs away, revealing the three types of medals flanked by American flags and with the words: "Hall of Heroes," displayed above them. Camera retreats down the hall away from the display to a fade out.
A film discussing automatic data processing and introduction of the use of computers in tax administration. Animation depicts two early computer models converse with each other. The exteriors of a building shows a sign which reads 'US Treasury Department Internal Revenue Service National Computer Center' located in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The interiors of the building show computer equipment reel to reel tapes mounted and other equipment in operation. Process of return processing shows workers at various data processing machines and early computers. A worker pushes a button on a machine. Workers working with and without machines. Workers sort bags filled with tax return mail.
A film discussing use of early computers for automatic data processing in tax administration at U.S. Internal Revenue Service National Computer Center. Workers operate various ADP (Automatic Data Processing) equipment. Training given to employees in various processing activities. View of a round 24 hour hand clock on a wall. Group of men executives wearing suits and discussing during a conference. Forms and punch cards being processed by computers and printers. The workers carry documents into a large room with computer equipment.
A film discussing automatic data processing in tax administration at U.S. Internal Revenue Service National Computer Center. Workers process the income tax returns and make use of ADP (Automatic Data Processing) machines or computers at computer service centers in the United States. The workers sort tax return papers, open packets and empty mail bags filled with tax return documents. A chart depicts the whole process of income tax return processing. Computer data tapes are stored at service centers. Examiners check essential preliminaries on tax return form like signatures, dates, address, and social security number. Information is then sent to punch cards. Female workers at equipment. It is explained how error is checked and Good Tape, Error Tape, and Error Register machines are shown. An error register equipment gives details of problems causes during the tax processing which is handled by Error Resolution Branch. Letters listing the problems encountered in processing tax information are sent to tax payer if necessary from service division. Return file is maintained. Functions of the service station involves sending of notices sent to tax papers which includes notice for due balance and notice of error. A settlement register is examined by trained personnel. Workers at various equipment in service station. It is further explained how a tax payer can avoid errors by shows the essential entries on W-2 form. Various entries including social security number are highlighted.
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson makes a speech during a Hall of Heroes ceremony at Pentagon in Virginia, United States. President Lyndon Johnson arrives in the inner court at the Pentagon. He is introduced by Secretary of Defense, Clark Clifford. He delivers a dedication speech during the ceremony. U.S. Navy and army officers lined up next to President Johnson as he delivers a speech. Newsmen record the event in the foreground. President Johnson speaking from a podium.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy ©2026 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2026 CriticalPast LLC.