Paul Robeson (Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson) at the 17th Regiment Armory, at 34th Street and Park Avenue, in Manhattan. Paul Robeson, an American singer, actor and political activist gives a speech during a celebration of Robeson’s 46th birthday and the anniversary of the Council on African Affairs. Cameramen click pictures in the foreground. He sings on the stage, including the song "I dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night." Candles are lit on the stage in the foreground. Flags in the background.
Famous African American singer Paul Robeson, (Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson) in New York City during a celebration event of Robeson's 46th birthday and the anniversary of the Council on African Affairs. The event is at the 17th Regiment Armory in New York at 34th Street and Park Avenue. Paul Robeson gives a speech and excerpts of the speech are heard. He speaks about his life as an African American in America. He says that he is proud to be an African American American. He speaks about African American people and their progress looking to the future. He expresses his interest in knowing and appreciating different people, their languages and culture. He talks of the struggle of people all over the world to attain freedom. He speaks out against the growth of fascism in the world (speech is during World War 2). Lit candles are seen on the stage in the foreground and flags in the background.
German forces repulse attack during Soviet Riga Offensive Operation in Latvia, Estonia, in World War 2. A map shows German-Soviet front around city of Riga, on Eastern Front.. German units repulse a Soviet attack, using artillery, Nebelwerfer rockets, tank destroyers and infantry with Panzerfaust antitank weapons. Medium shot of soldier firing Panzerfaust anti-tank weapon.
German Navy torpedo boats, also known as Schnellboot, S-Boot, or S-Boat, in live fire exercise off the coast in Atlantic waters. Views, from aboard one of the boats, of officer in cold weather gear, looking through binoculars. View of torpedo door opening on the boat and the torpedo being launched. (World War II period).
General Douglas MacArthur and his entourage, at Leyte, Philippines during the Battle of Leyte in World War II. He leads them from land, out into the water to stage the famous "return to Philippines" photographs.
U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at reception for visiting dignitary in garden of White House, Washington, DC. The President talks to an official. Trees in the background. The President sits and laughs while talking to an unseen visitor at the reception. Sailors form honor guard with rifles held in salute. White House in background.
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