| Armed Forces Day Of Preparedness Observed By Nation | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1559 |
| Catalog #: | 351253 | |
| Clip Number: | 351253-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 024-458-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:00:16 - 00:03:15 | |
| Location: | Washington, DC | |
| Year Shot: | 1951 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors, Military, Congressional Medal Of Honor LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Military PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Patriotic PERSONALITIES: Marshall, General George PERSONALITIES: Truman, Harry | |
| Description: | Armed forces day, a day of preparedness, is observed by the nation from coast to coast. In Washington, pres. Truman reviews units of our unified services, and later pins medals of honor on three veterans of the Korea fighting. In New York, first elements of the 4th division go aboard transports for voyage to Europe and service under General Eisenhower MLS - Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force marching in Armed forces Day Parade, second one held MS - President Truman, Secretary Of Defense - George Marshall and other high ranking officials MCUS - US Marines marching by MCUS - President Truman presents Master Sergeant and Master Sergeant, John Pittman a Medal of Honor and a third medal was received by Charles A Dobb MCUS - Troops of the fourth division are preparing to sail to Europe to serve with General Eisenhower in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization CUS - General Hardness MLS - Military men standing at the railings of the ship waving MLS - Military Ship sailing off to Europe Tribute paid to our armed forces in Washington DC with a dinner. President Truman appeals for unity during this crisis. President Truman addresses the dinner guest: "I want to impress upon you on this second anniversary of Armed Forces Day, that we are in the midst of the greatest crises this country ever faced. You fighting men and you fighting allies in Korea and Japan, are holding a line while we endeavor at this end to attain a peaceful settlement of this situation in the world. Bear in mind that there men fighting and dieing in an endeavor to reach that peace for which we been striving since world war ceased. Remember that these men are bearing their breasts for liberty and unity in the world". Audience applauding with a standing ovation. | |
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