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King George V visits the British hospital ship HMHS Plassy during World War I

King George V of Great Britain visits the Royal Navy's Hospital ship, HMHS Plassy, at Scapa Flow, in the Orkneys, on June 23, 1917, during World War 1. The original Lascar (Asian) crew of the P&O (Peninsular and Oriental) ship , is seen lined up, in whites, on the deck of the Hospital ship, as King George walks past them, slowly ,accompanied by captain, Edward de Walrond Wells Bruce, and officers of the ship's company. On another deck, the King and his party stop to greet the uniformed medical staff, including nurses. An aide introduces each medical staff person by name, and the King shakes hands with each and converses briefly with some. The King visits wounded in the ship's medical ward. He converses with one patient, before proceeding to visit others.

Location: Orkney Islands
Date: 1917, June 23
Duration: 1 min 51 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675049922
King George V decorates sailors and officers aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth at Scapa Flow, in World War I

King George V's Royal launch docks with the battleship HMS Queen Elizabeth at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, in World War 1. The King ascends steps to the ship's deck and exchanges salutes with the Captain and officers. An Antiaircraft guns can be seen in the foreground,on deck. The King greets several other officers. Sailors march along the deck to enter a formation for the decoration ceremony. Next, a number of sailors sailors are decorated by the King, as officers, who have already been decorated, stand behind, wearing their respective awards around their necks. The king then climbs stairs to an upper deck, where he steps on a stand and addresses the ship's company, who stand in formation. Afterwards, the crew members leave the formation in single file, saluting as they pass the King on the stand. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)

Location: Orkney Islands Scotland
Date: 1918
Duration: 2 min 47 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675049923
Sultan Mehmed V gets off a carriage in Turkey before World War I.

Political scenario in Europe prior to World War I. Sultan Mehmed V gets off a carriage in Turkey. Officials greet him. People look on as cavalry units move past.

Location: Turkey
Date: 1914
Duration: 57 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675051116
King George V and Prince of Wales review Royal Air Force aircraft in England.

Royal Air Force aircraft parked in rows on a field in England. King George V and Prince of Wales review the Royal Air Force. An aircraft takes off. A formation of aircraft in flight.

Location: United Kingdom
Date: 1935, June
Duration: 27 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675051170
V-J Day: New Yorkers celebrate as President Harry Truman announces Japanese surrender during World War II.

Events surrounding the surrender of Japan during World War II. Scene from the Potsdam Conference meeting. Group of dignitaries together including Clement Attlee, Harry Truman, and Joseph Stalin. U.S. President Harry S. Truman and the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin, in discussion. A parade in Moscow showing Soviet military might (these scenes are from the May 1, 1945 May Day parade just before Germany's surrender). Scene changes to Japanese Emperor Hirohito riding on a white horse in a procession. Next scene shows dignitaries arriving for meeting at the White House in Washington D.C. U.S. Secretary of War Henry Stimson, Secretary of State James Byrnes and Secretary of Navy James Forrestal meet at the White House. Close up view of Secretary Forrestal. View of President Truman with his cabinet in a meeting. Scenes from prior months showing dignitaries involved in the war: Close up of the late President Franklin Roosevelt. A scene of President Roosevelt shaking hands with several Soviet military officers. General Douglas MacArthur seated and talking to President Roosevelt. Close up view of Chairman of Nationalist Government of China, Chiang Kai Shek. View of U.S. Navy Admiral Chester Nimitz shaking hands with a sailor. Views of President Truman meeting in emergency session with his cabinet, and his announcement of the Japanese surrender. View of former Secretary Hull at that meeting. President Truman standing as he reads from a bulletin confirming the Japanese acceptance of the terms of the Potsdam Agreement and their agreement to unconditional surrender. View of media, press, and newsmen running from the White House to file the happy news story. New Yorkers rejoice at the end of war. Daytime scenes of happy, jubilant celebrations on Victory over Japan day, or V-J Day, in the Times Square area of New York City. Crowds cheering, people dancing, soldiers, sailors, and citizens waving hands and American flags. A neon sign with message "Japs Surrender". View of night time celebrations at Times Square as the crowd continues to celebrate VJ Day.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1945, August 15
Duration: 4 min 12 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675051627
King George VI dedicates memorial to his father, George V, at Wellington Barracks.

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon attend ceremonies at Wellington Barracks. A memorial to the King’s late father, King George V, in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks (The Royal Military Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1E 6HQ, United Kingdom). The British King and Queen leave the car outside Wellington Barracks. Foot Guards lined up.

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1937, April 20
Duration: 48 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675052021
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