Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. WEST POINT SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, WEST POINT, NEW YORK

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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. WEST POINT SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, WEST POINT, NEW YORK

1952

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VS, Int, Gen. J. Lawton Collins continues his speech in the banquet hall, states that the world is rent with the challenge of a "counterfeit philosophy" which purports to offer freedom but provides slavery. He describes NATO as deterring the aggressor from war. Emphasizing the importance of Western European industrial capacity, he declares that modern strength is industrial capability. The loss of European strength would enable Russia to out-produce us. Collins declares that an empty stomach has caused more conflict than a loaded rifle and goes on to tell of the aid sent by the US to Greece, where the guerillas were eliminated with the aid of Gen. James Van Fleet. He speaks of our aid to Turkey and emphasizes the need for officers to understand also, the sensibilities and economic conditions of nations in which they may serve. LSs, Collins continues speaking as camera cuts to cadets at tables. Cut back to Collins who declares that we have the most democratic army in the world, but an army not without discipline. He asks the cadets to rededicate themselves to the principle of Honor, Duty, Country. LSs, audience applauds. VS, Gen Crittenberger reads a message from Pres. Truman lauding the achievements of West Pointers. Note: Collins' speech is a continuation from LC 28921.

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Crittenberger, Willis Dale, 1890-1980

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Willis Dale Crittenberger (1890-1980) was born in Anderson, Indiana. After graduating from West Point in 1913, he commissioned in the cavalry. He graduated from Command and General Staff School in 1925 and the Army War College in 1930. He made brigadier general in July 1941 and major general in February 1942. During World War II, he was commanding general of the I Armored Corps, II Armored Corps, and VI Corps, between 1942 and 1945. He advanced to lieutenant general in June 1945. He served as co...