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Damage in the port of Messina, from U.S. bombing during World War II

U.S. soldiers in bomb-damaged port facilities at Messina, Sicily, during World War 2. A U.S. Army Technical Sergeant wearing a holstered sidearm, walks past an overturned railroad locomotive. He stops and picks up an abandoned Italian Breda 30 light machine gun. He checks the weapon's action and holds it up in firing position. Another U.S. soldier rummages amongst abandoned Italian small arms. The Tech Sergeant climbs aboard an abandoned port utility tug vehicle. The camera focuses on the side profile of the vehicle. A crane on a railway is seen near a damaged ship. Chunks of concrete pier are seen and damaged port machinery. A small fire burns at the base of a hill near a rail line at the port.

Date: 1943, August
Duration: 1 min 20 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675061155
Coronation of Pope Paul VI in Vatican City at St. Peter's Square.

A crowd of nearly 250,000 people gather at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. Giovanni Cardinal Montini of Milan is elected as Pope Paul VI, following the death of Pope John XXIII. Pope Paul VI blesses the crowds while carried on the sedia gestatoria chair. Two large white ostrich fans (flabella) are carried at either side of the sedia gestatoria. A procession of priests follows the Pope. Papal Swiss Guards in full armor flank the procession. Priests carrying the Papal miters inside Saint Peter’s Basilica. From the Vatican Palace the procession moves through the Square to an altar erected on the steps of St. Peter's. Dignitaries are seated to watch the papal coronation. The ceremonies are held outdoors. Pope Paul VI celebrates a Pontifical Mass and then is crowned with the papal triple tiara made by the people of Milan. He promises to carry on the work of Pope John XXIII. Pope Paul VI imparts his first Apostolic Blessing.

Date: 1963, July 1
Duration: 2 min 53 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039162
Pope Paul VI makes a statement to visit Jerusalem during Ecumenical Council's second session in Vatican City.

Pope Paul VI seated on throne during Ecumenical Council's second session in Vatican City. Pope Paul VI makes statement to visit Jerusalem. Catholic church bishops seated. Bishops with Eastern Catholic patriarchs. Statue of Saint Helena by Andrea Bolgi. Pope Paul VI reads a speech. Bishops clapping. Bishops kneel in front of Pope Paul VI to receive his blessing. The Dove of the Holy Spirit on the Apse of St. Peter’s Basilica. Pope Paul VI sits on the sedia gestatoria chair with large white ostrich fans (flabella). Attendants carry the Pope on the sedia gestatoria.

Date: 1963, December 5
Duration: 1 min 24 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675035424
Pope John XXIII being awarded the peace prize, the Balzan, at Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican city.

Pope John XXIII Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli awarded the peace prize at Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. People gather in a large number at the basilica to witness the ceremony. Italian President Antonio Segni awards Pope John XXIII the Balzan prize.

Date: 1963, May 13
Duration: 1 min 6 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675061764
Bishop Francis Joseph Cardinal Spellman performs religious rites at Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City.

Bishop Francis Joseph Cardinal Spellman of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York in the Vatican City. Spellman walks holding a crucifix towards Saint Peter's Basilica. A man holds the U.S. flag. Buildings in the background. Other people walk with Spellman. They enter the basilica and Spellman performs religious rites. People pray in the basilica. Spellman meets Pope Pius XII and they discuss amongst themselves.

Date: 1950, March 7
Duration: 1 min 14 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675062744
Cardinal Roncalli proclaimed Pope and adopts the name of John XXIII in Vatican City.

Cardinal Roncalli proclaimed Pope in Vatican City. People gather at St Peter's Square in large numbers to watch the ceremony. He adopts the name of John XXIII. Crowd greets their new Pope. Pope addresses the people from the balcony of Sistine Chapel.

Date: 1958, October 28
Duration: 1 min 31 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045474