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General Eisenhower as a World War II officer and as the U.S. President.

Scenes from life and career of Dwight D Eisenhower, 34th President of United States. U.S. Air Force plane lands and the President disembarks the plane in India, in 1959. He is greeted by the Indian President Dr Rajendra Prasad and other dignitaries. Emblem of 'Panama'. Sign of 'welcome Ike Crusader'. Large crowd welcomes Eisenhower. Motorcade goes through the city's street. Milestones in General Eisenhower's life and the international esteem with which he is held. Lt Col Eisenhower concerned about U.S. isolationism in 1940 as World War 2 is underway. Explosions in Europe due to bombing by German aircraft. Eisenhower and other officers in the General Staff study a map. Eisenhower plans the strategy as the commander of Operation Torch (he is shown talking to General George C. Marshall and Winston Churchill). President Eisenhower visits 4 continents and meets several leaders. Large crowds welcome him. General Eisenhower prepares for D-Day Invasion of France during World War 2. June 5, 1944: The Allied forces including troops, artillery, equipment, ammunition, aircraft and ships prepared. June 6: The Allies invade Normandy. Troops wade through the water during Normandy beach landings, while under enemy fire. German soldiers surrender. May 7, 1945: Nazi General Alfred Jodl signs the unconditional surrender of his government. General Eisenhower returns to the U.S. He receives a hero's welcome in New York during a parade. He visits his hometown in Kansas. Pictures of his family, childhood and college days. Eisenhower on his visits to various countries as President.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1959
Duration: 4 min 55 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675024703
View of many city skylines, town centers, and war industries in Texas during World War 2

Cowboys approaching ride horses into a stable. Cattle graze. Oil wells and military airfield from overhead. Distant view of Dallas Texas city skyline. Night view of streets and signs in Amarillo Texas. Daytime view of a tall skyscraper building and wide street in Houston Texas with cars and traffic View of the Hotel Nimitz in Fredericksburg Texas. Downtown Fort Worth Texas city street with shops, offices, and cars. Downtown area in Pampa Texas. Street corner view in Kerrville Texas. Two different views of The Alamo and surroundings in San Antonio, Texas. A water tower and oil rigs in Kilgore Texas. Downtown area of El Paso, Texas from elevated view. Street view in downtown Beaumont, Texas. Downtown view in Wichita Falls, Texas. Downtown San Angelo Texas views. Distant view of the city of Austin Texas from an elevated position, and then in downtown Austin featuring the State House Capitol building. Cattle, sheep, and sorghum farming views. Rice fields and Turkey ranches. Many oil rigs and oil wells. A busy shipyard in Texas making ships for World War II war effort. A sprawling aircraft factory. Oil rigs pumping oil. Farmer on tractor plows wheat field. View of rice harvesting (Massey Harris Self Propelled Harvest Brigade). Men stack magnesium bars. Magnesium factory next to ocean in Texas. Hand cotton picking and view of a mechanical cotton picker. Tractor pulling sorghum harvester. Sulfur mining and Helium plant in Amarillo. Black clouds in sky from burning natural gas in making synthetic rubber for war effort. Cliff of sulfur dynamited and loaded by train crane. Cowboys herd cattle and view of Fort Worth Stockyards and Exchange. Angora goat farm and turkey farming. War time workers manufacturing. Alabama and Coushatta Native American Indian village with flag of service stars for men in the war. Indian children with elder and Indian logging camp. Campus of University of Texas and State Capitol in Austin. Well dressed women exit Dallas department store.

Location: Texas United States USA
Date: 1945
Duration: 7 min 18 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675053500
U.S. President Harry S Truman throws out the first ball during the opening day for the new Kansas City Athletics (or "A's")

The Kansas City Athletics on opening day of the baseball season in 1955, their first year in Kansas City. Parade in downtown Kansas City to welcome the Athletics to Kansas City. Floats pass and players and VIPs go by on cars, including Bill Stewart and Jim Finigan. People crowd on either side of the street. People look out from shops and houses. Spectators in the Kansas City Municipality Stadium. Former U.S. President Harry S Truman seated with legendary owner and manager of the Athletics, Cornelius McGillicuddy, better known as Connie Mack. Dignitaries seated in the background. President Harry S Truman throws out the first pitch. Fans and spectators applaud. The game begins against the Detroit Tigers.

Location: Kansas City Missouri USA
Date: 1955, April 12
Duration: 1 min 4 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675033803
Safety measures and precautions which can be taken in the event of a tornado, in the United States.

A documentary on occurrence of a tornado in the United States. The aftermath of a tornado in Wichita Falls, Texas. A rubbled area. A man standing near the rubble. Dead bodies on the ground. Doctors treating wounded people. Red Cross workers and volunteers working to help the victims. Temporary housing facilities given to homeless people. Rebuilding work being undertaken. People standing outside a house. A doll on the ground. Disaster plans being worked upon. People discussing amongst themselves. Narrator outlines preventive measures, warnings, and emergency plans and Disaster Plans that should be in place to in the event of a tornado. Narrator discusses what to do, and what not to do in the event of a tornado. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio should be used. It gives warning about tornadoes. When a tornado hits people should take cover in basements. Weather clues should be noticed, warnings should not be ignored and people should not stay in mobile houses at the time of tornadoes. People can take shelter in a ditch. Matches should not be lit and people should not enter the disaster area. Views of the April 10, 1979 tornado in Wichita Falls, Texas as it hits the area.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1979
Duration: 4 min 44 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675076796
Indiana Hoosiers wins a basketball match against Kansas Jayhawks held in Kansas, United States .

A basketball match between Indiana Hoosiers and Kansas Jayhawks for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) crown being held in Kansas City, United States. A crowd in a stadium. A banner reads: 'Kansas NCAA Champs'. The match in progress. Kansas’ Dean Kelley takes the ball. The crowd cheers and applauds. Indiana wins the match.

Location: Kansas United States USA
Date: 1953, March 19
Duration: 1 min 25 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675077109
Glenn Cunningham wins the 1500 meter Kansas Relay in Lawrence, Kansas.

The Kansas Relay in Lawrence, Kansas. Athletes sprint down a track to win the 1500 meter Kansas Relay in Lawrence, Kansas. Glenn Cunningham wins the event in front of 10,000 enthusiastic audiences.

Location: Lawrence Kansas USA
Date: 1936, April 20
Duration: 1 min 4 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042777
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