Captured 1941 model Japanese light tank behind a U.S. Army tank crew who had just run the tank through various tests. The crew smiles for the camera. Close-up views of some parts of the tank, showing points of vulnerability and various measurements. Several slits marked in chalk with number "3/16 inches" are seen close-up.
U.S. Liberator bombers fly over Pacific Theater. They strike Japanese installations in Pacific Theater. Landing crafts carry infantry and vehicles. United States troops land on the Pacific Island during amphibious assault. Troops carry supplies. Steam shovels and tractors clear jungle foliage for an airstrip. Firing in the forest area. (World War II period).
U.S. P-38 Lightning and heavy bomber aircraft in flight approaching the Wewak airfield. Close-up aerial views of P-38s and B-25 Mitchell aircraft. Aircraft attacking Japanese Fourth Air Army targets. Several B-24 liberators, B-25 bombers and P-38 lightning aircraft flying over the airfield. Aircraft rolling, circling and flying low over airfield and dropping bombs. A B-24 Liberator on its side in a pond. Appears to have crashed off edge of Allied airfield on returning from Wewak raid. (World War II period).
Japanese people released by Red China return home after 12 years. Ships and boats at the Maizuru Harbor in Japan. A man and a child in his lap wave. Men and women come ashore from the ships. Wounded are brought down on stretchers. The released men and women cross the pier to reunite with their families. People hold banners and signs. An emotional reunion as people cry on meeting their loved ones.
Foreign dignitaries arrive for the state funeral of assassinated U.S. President John F Kennedy. U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk awaits the arrival of Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda at the Dulles Airport. Dean Rusk greets the Japanee PM as he arrives at the airport terminal. The dignitaries walk past the waiting photographers and journalists. Rusk and Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs Roger Hilsman lead the PM down a ramp towards a waiting car. The PM and Dean Rusk get into the State Department limousine and leave for Washington DC.
Benny Goodman band concert in Japan. Japanese drummer plays with the Goodman drummer. Audience clapping.
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