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Gathering of Emir and officials for Friday prayers in Amman, Transjordan

Honor guards of uniformed policemen take their places on both sides of King Faisal Street, in front of Al Husseini Mosque (K. Talal St. 1, Amman, Jordan), as officials begin to arrive for Friday prayers. Prime Minister Ibrahim Pasha Ashim and Minister of National Education Sheikh Fihmi (in white turban) arrive in chauffeured car. An open truck with a machine gunner in back and several mounted lancers lead a 1942 Buick sedan carrying Emir Abdulla ibn El-Hussein. The police honor guard salute by presenting arms. Inside the Mosque courtyard, worshipers wash themselves before entering for prayers. Worshipers are seen inside the Mosque and outside, prostrating themselves in prayer. The Emir embraces ministers as he leaves and enters his car to drive away.

Date: 1945
Duration: 2 min 34 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675062977
Scenes at end and during cleanup from Saint Patrick's Day Flood in Johnstown Pennsylvania, 1936

Damage due to Saint Patrick's Day Flood in Johnstown Pennsylvania, in March 1936. People crowding on top of the Coopersdale Bridge in Johnstown as large pieces of flood debris rush toward and underneath the bridge. People standing on another bridge as part of a building floats into it atop rushing flood waters. The river level very high due to the floods. Buildings in an area of the town. First National Bank building in background. Men stand in front of wrecked vehicles and a toppled statue in the area. The people lift a statue that appears to have fallen from its pedestal (it appears to be of a Civil War era figure). Flood damaged buildings, one which says "Democrat Headquarters." People walking in the flood damaged city.

Date: 1936, March 19
Duration: 51 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675063003
U.S. Army Air Forces B-17s on Midway island after Japanese fleet is sighted during World War II.

U.S. patrol plane from Midway Island sights a Japanese fleet during World War 2. One of a newly arrived B-17E bombers parked on ramp at Henderson Field, Midway Island. Group of U.S. airmen discussing plans. Several B-17 aircraft seen, including one in sand-bagged revetment. Ground and aircrews prepare B-17Es for a mission. Views of a B-17 crew member's family back home. His father, a railroad engineer poses in front of his Ironton Railroad steam locomotive in Pennsylvania, United States. His mother sits, knitting and his sister is seen speaking on the telephone. B-17E number, 41-2437, taxiing, unusually, using numbers 2 and 4 engines. B-17Es taking off on a Battle of Midway mission, including aircraft numbers: 41-2524, 41-2611( of the 31st Bomb Squadron, 5th Bomb Group), 41-2532, 41-2437(of the 98th Bomb Squadron, 11th Bomb Group). Tail of parked B-17E number 41-2648 clearly seen in one scene.

Date: 1942
Duration: 2 min 21 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675063018
Crewmen working to repair the PBY Catalina airplane parked at the beach in the United States during World War II.

U.S. Navy personnel in the United States during the Battle of Midway of World War II. Air crewmen standing in front of the U.S. Navy PBY Catalina. Other airplanes parked at the beach. Crewmen standing on the wing of PBY. They work on the nose blister. Side blister of the PBY. Men working on and under the wing of the airplane.

Date: 1942
Duration: 1 min 33 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675063033
The PBY Catalina taxis in water and in flight over the sea in the United States.

U.S. Navy PBY Catalina at a beach in the United States. Air crewmen standing in front of the U.S. Navy PBY Catalina. PBY going down a sea plane ramp. The airplane taxiing in water. PBY in flight overhead.

Date: 1942
Duration: 1 min 56 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675063034
The AWVS organization conducts an auction at the home of American actress Joan Bennett in the United States.

Auction at home of American actress Joan Bennett in the United States during World War 2. People gather outside the house of the actress. A woman at a podium. She addresses the people. A banner behind the woman reads "AWVS" (American Women's Voluntary Services). The AWVS organization gives the auction. Several show biz personalities seated among the guests. Auctioneer selling the goods. Servicemen and civilians in the garden of the house. Army officer dancing. Serviceman eating at tables in the background. Three musicians playing different musical instruments. Auctioneer Pat O' Brien at work. Exterior of the house. Vehicles parked in front of the house. People getting out of the cars. Sign on the house reads: 'Joan Bennett AWVS Auction Tea'.

Date: 1942
Duration: 1 min 48 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675063038