The opening of a Stage Door Canteen in Paris, France. Allied soldiers, sailors, women soldiers, French girls, and civilians arrive for the opening of the Canteen in Paris. A guard directs the people. Army band plays on stage. People clap after the first performance. People watch them and talk. Allied flags displayed on the wall. People stand as the band plays the French, British and United States National Anthems. (World War II period).
Opening of a Stage Door Canteen in Paris. People dance during the opening. Army Band plays music. People listen to music and dance. Allied flags on the wall. Lights put up inside the hall. (World War II period).
Opening of a Stage Door Canteen, Paris. People dance during the opening. Men and women enjoy the dance. Allied flags on the wall. Army Band plays music (World War II period).
People dance during the opening of a Stage Door Canteen in Paris. Allied men and women soldiers, sailors, French girls and civilians dance to the music played by the Army Band at the opening of the canteen. The band uses various instruments for music. (World War II period).
B-29 Superfortress sets new distance record. B-29 Superfortress aircraft lands at Washington DC's Bolling Field (Anacostia). Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial visible in distance. The B-29 had completed a 35 hour trip from Guam, for 8198 miles, completing a new distance record by implementing new cruise control techniques. Colonel Clarence S. Irvine and crew members get off the plane. General Henry Arnold ("Hap" Arnold), Army Air Force Commander congratulates Colonel Irvine and crew members. People crowd near the aircraft. General Arnold pins the Distinguished Flying Cross medal on the Captain and crew members.
Disabled veterans of World War 2 are trained as watchmakers at a school in the Woodside suburb of Queens, New York City. Disabled veterans enter the Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking (40-24 62nd St., Flushing, NY 11377). Doors with electric eye controls open school doors automatically for students in wheel chairs. The school also includes a wheelchair ramp. Disabled veterans in wheelchairs enter the school, followed by others walking. Faculty teach the men in a group. Some of the veterans were formerly employed as truck drivers, a chef and a music teacher. Veterans work on various equipment and manipulate small parts of watches. Veterans in a class receive training to receive new jobs as watch makers.
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