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Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna touring with USO troupe, entertain U.S. soldiers on Bougainville during World War II

The Bob Hope Troupe on U.S.O. tour in the South West Pacific during World War 2. Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna perform vaudeville style comic routines for audience of U.S. soldiers on Bougainville, Solomon Islands.

Date: 1944, August 2
Duration: 1 min 34 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675033574
Patti Thomas, of USO Bob Hope Troupe, entertains troops with soldier volunteers, on Bougainville, during World War II.

The Bob Hope Troupe on U.S.O. tour to entertain troops in the South West Pacific, during World War 2. Three enlisted men take turns performing with Patti Thomas on the stage, in Bougainville, Solomon Islands. Several soldier volunteers share the stage with performer Patti Thomas. One Soldier does a Hawaiian hula dance with her and another attempts to keep up with her doing the "can can." A third soldier does a "Boomps-a-daisy" routine with Patti Thomas.

Date: 1944, August 2
Duration: 1 min 16 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675033575
Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna of Bob Hope Troupe entertain U.S.soldiers on Bougainville during USO tour in World War II

The Bob Hope Troupe on U.S.O tour in the South West Pacific in World War 2. They entertain U.S. soldiers on Bougainville. Their guitarist Tony Romano, together with Hope and Jerry Colonna, sing "If I had my way." They pause to remedy some microphone problem, and then continue. The guitarist then sings in solo falsetto and Bob Hope follows with comic banter about being a private in the army. The trio finishes by finishing the song together.

Date: 1944, August 2
Duration: 3 min 25 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675033576
USO troupe with Bob Hope entertains U.S. soldiers on Bougainville during World War II.

The Bob Hope Troupe on U.S.O. tour in the South West Pacific during World War 2. The troupe entertains U.S. soldiers on Bougainville, Northern Solomon Islands. View of Bob Hope at microphone singing his theme song "Thanks for the memories," with lyrics related to Bougainville. He stops and calls for Francis Langford to continue with the song, which she does. Hope then introduces Jerry Colonna, who sings and banters with Hope. Miss Patti Thomas is introduced next and sings more lyrics of "Thanks for the memories."

Date: 1944, August 2
Duration: 1 min 36 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675033577
Prime Minister Winston Churchill dies in United Kingdom, January 24, 1965. Also scenes from his life during the 1940s-1960s.

The world mourns Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Scenes from the life of Winston Churchill. Churchill and his wife greet the Queen of England. People follow Churchill on a street of London during the 1940 Battle of Britain in World War 2, as he tours blitz damaged areas. Churchill crosses the Atlantic and is seen meeting U.S. President Roosevelt in 1941 to create the Atlantic Charter. A navy officer stands nearby. Churchill at the rails of a ship looks out into the sea. Churchill in a barge with other sailors. Winston Churchill on Victory in Europe Day, or "VE-Day" waving to crowds in London, together with King George VI and the royal family. Churchill in conference with U.S. General Eisenhower. Churchill on a stage. Churchill in a motorcade passes through Broadway on the streets of New York City during a parade. Churchill addresses the American Congress. Churchill walks with General Eisenhower on the lawn of the White House. Photographers click pictures. Exterior of 10 Downing Street as people cheer Churchill when he exits the house and appears for the gathered crowd, smoking a cigar and waving.

Date: 1965, January
Duration: 2 min 40 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675033579
Churchill talks about the establishment of democracy and freedom while addressing people at Westminster College in Missouri.

Brief opening scene with Harry S. Truman receiving an honorary degree. Then Winston Churchill being recognized, and Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of United Kingdom, making a speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. President Harry S. Truman and other dignitaries sit behind him on the stage. Churchill talks about the two World Wars (World War 1 and World War 2) and the need to prevent any further war. This clip contains several excerpts from the speech known as his "Sinews of Peace" or "Iron Curtain Speech." He reflects on the horror of World Wars and expresses the need for the establishment of democracy and freedom in all countries.

Date: 1946, March 5
Duration: 3 min 17 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675033581