General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. WW-II NAVY NEWSREEL #30

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General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. WW-II NAVY NEWSREEL #30

1941-1945

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"Atlantic Coast" - "Biggest Ship Set for Action" - Unidt. US BB underway in open sea; Bow view, 16" guns in FG; waterline as bow of ship is underway; PAN to very heavy wake; GQ aboard ship, bugle blowing, crew running and securing hatches, guns training and firing to port (SV); PT boats guard the Panama Canal; PT boats on high speed runs (SV); (AV's) of PT boats underway; US fighters flying low over PT boats; machine guns training on fighters as they make their passes; "News From Home" - "California" - tanks leave for desert war; AtoG - thousands of tanks in open desert; ground shots as men man the tanks and move out; New York; French warships join 'allied fleet; "RICHELIEU" Class French battleship coming into New York Harbor, flying French flag; ship underway under Brooklyn Bridge with assist of tugs; ship tied up to pier; French sailors on deck; French admiral and armed Navy platoon during flag ceremonies; ice cream, sodas and hot dogs served to crew; parade in downtown New York, including French Navy units and ticker tape falling; SV's of marching units; Mayor LA GUARDIA on speaker's stand with French admiral and other officials; USA unit marches by; French detachments come to halt in front of viewing stand; band playing, Washington D.C.; nation honors Madam CHIANG KAI- SHEK as she arrives by train and is met by Mrs FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT; they proceed to auto where Presidents FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT greets her; Madam CHIANG KAI-SHEK, President and Mrs. ROOSEVELT arrive and are greeted by members of congress at the Capitol; SAM RAYBURN introduces Madam CHIAN KAI-SHEK and she addresses congress; congressmen standing and clapping as she finishes her speech.

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