| Tons Of Gangster Guns Melted Down | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1527 |
| Catalog #: | 347205 | |
| Clip Number: | 347205-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 010-696-08 | |
| Timecode: | 00:17:28 - 00:18:12 | |
| Location: | CHICAGO, IL | |
| Year Shot: | 1938 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Awards CRIME: Misc LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Illinois, Chicago OCCUPATIONS: Law Enforcement, Police | |
| Description: | Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Pistols, revolvers and other weapons used by former gunmen are thrown by the shovel full into a special furnace by Coroner F J. Walsh and as a strange contrast the metal is used to make plaques for 'Public Heroes'. On of the first plaques made; Public Hero No. 1 Award For Heroism And Valor. | |
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