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Uruguay Military Academy marks 59th anniversary

Uruguay Military celebrates its 59th anniversary. Sign reads Escuela Militar. Uruguayan President Juan Jose de Amezaga arrives at the ceremony. Other dignitaries present at the anniversary are Director of Military Academy Colonel Toscano, Defense Minister Kampos, Army Inspector General Laguardia. Colonel Toscano delivers a speech during the event. Cadets are honored. Cadets parade at Military Academy in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Location: Montevideo Uruguay
Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 28 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675025363
US 32nd Division troops march into Gievres, France, during World War I

American Expeditionary Forces (32nd Division) march through the French town of Gievres during World War 1. They are led by a military brass band. The weather is rainy and the few local people watching carry umbrellas. Scene shifts to office of the station master at railroad station. (Sign reads: "Chef de Gare.") Several French civilians emerge from the office. One shakes hands with an American soldier. French officials and American soldiers walk together.

Location: Gievres France
Date: 1918
Duration: 1 min 12 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675025593
Belgian Defense Minister addresses assemblage in courtyard of Archbishop's palace, Liege, Belgium

A ceremony in Liege, Belgium (possibly related to the end of hostilities in World War I). Field artillery and caissons are displayed in neat formation in the courtyard of the Archbishop's Palace, Liege, Belgium. The surrounding structure is notable for its unusual columns, among other things. Belgian Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Armand de Ceuninck, delivers a speech to assembled military and officials. He wears an Army Great Coat, and a star-shaped medal at his throat. Afterwards, The Bishop and Roman Catholic priests sprinkle holy water and bless the assembly. The speech and ceremony are captured on film by photographers.

Location: Liege Belgium
Date: 1918
Duration: 54 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675025845
Lt. General Jan Smuts attends unveiling and christening of a DH9 (or R.E.8) biplane "South Africa" during World War I.

Visit of Lieutenant General Jan Christiaan Smuts and his entourage at the Hendon airfield on the outskirts of London England, during World War 1, where dignitaries and spectators are gathered to attend the unveiling and christening of a De Havilland DH9 aircraft, named "South Africa." (Note: The plane also resembles a Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8. Position of pilot cockpit does not match a DH9 making identity uncertain). The aircraft was subscribed for by members of the London Chamber of Commerce, and presented as a gift to South Africa through the Imperial Air Fleet Committee. Lifelong South African Lt. General Smuts with other dignitaries viewing the aircraft, including Lord Desborough who was President of the London Chamber of Commerce and the Imperial Air Fleet Committee. Mrs William Schreiner, the Marchioness of Winchester, stands with flowers in her hand and christens the aircraft. General Smuts talks to the dignitaries as they present the aircraft to honor and thank South Africa for its contribution to the war effort. Pilot Captain B.C. Hucks, dressed in heavy flight suit climbs aboard the airplane, which displays the name "South Africa," on its nose. The aircraft takes off and flies overhead. Scene changes to the Christening ceremony, in which Mrs. Schreiner christens the "South Africa." She is seen tapping its propeller with a small mallet. Closeup of the DH9 "South Africa". Others present at the event included Sir David Henderson, Lord Aberconway, Lord Glenconner, Sir Owen Phillip, Sir T. Vezey Strong, Lionel Martin, Faithfull Begg, Stanley Machin, Albert Sytner, Alfred Docker, John Cockburn, Algernon Firth, Sir J. W. Teverner, Harry Wilson, Robert Hadfield, Generals Branckner and Caddell, Maj Van der Spuy, Major Lord Roberts Innes Kerr, Capt Hambro, Capt Wilkinson, Capt Hucks, Captains Turner, Lyons, and Hope; John Cates, C.J. Fairfax Scott, Charles Musgrave.

Location: Hendon London England United Kingdom
Date: 1917, May 5
Duration: 2 min 29 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675026028
South African General Smuts reviews troops during the conquest of German East Africa in World War I

General Jan Christiaan Smuts reviews South African troops under British forces of the United Kingdom in World War 1. Soldiers stand aligned at a field. General Smuts comes with other officers and reviews the troops preparing for battle against German forces in East Africa during the Anglo-Belgian invasion. He lifts his hat up and soldiers too raise their hats. General Smuts poses. Commandos of the famous late General Delarey (Koos de la Rey) prepare to leave on the campaign as they assemble saddles.

Location: Africa
Date: 1916
Duration: 1 min 38 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675026064
Crowds gather in Washington, DC, and celebrate the armistice bringing World War I to an end.

View from moving vehicle of crowds milling about on Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, DC, near the U.S. Treasury building. They wave American flags and celebrate the armistice ending World War 1. Closer look of some people celebrating with the White House in the background. Crowd in Southeast corner of Lafayette Park with many standing on the base of the statue of Marquis De Lafayette.Cars with American flags moving slowly through the crowd. People celebrating in front of the White House. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1918, November
Duration: 1 min 33 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675026304
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