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French Army Soldier & Binoculars
Master 1804 - Tape 1 MS haggard, bearded French Army soldier standing in hilly wooded area of Korea, looking through binoculars, lowering them, squinting.
1950s - Aircraft Carrier - Fighter Planes Landing
Douglas A-1 Skyraider attempting a landing, flies past tower. Several Grumman F9F Panther fighter jets parked on aircraft carrier; U.S. Navy flight crew spraying water on one damaged jet.
Biography: Madame Chiang Kai-Shek
RESEARCHERS, CHECK RESTRICTIONS. ON PREVIEW CASSETTE 210393 Tight LS of Madame being honored in the US House of Representatives. CU's of the youthful and beaming Madame.......... opening credits and Wallace's intro.......... 1920 newsreel of the Man-Chu Dynasty and the birth of the Nationalist Party: hazy EST shots of vaguely Chinese monuments, followed by MS's of political speakers speaking to crowds of men, then MS's of CHIANG KAI-SHEK (JIANG JIESHI) walking with fellow Nationalist soldiers.......... stills of Madame (aka MAY LING) as a young woman. Newsreel of her marriage to Chiang Kai-Shek.......... newsreel of Nationalist soldiers battling in rural fields, squashing political rebellions. Montage of likeable Madame (a former social worker) visiting Chinese hospitals, inspecting surgical tools, meeting with kids, tossing a ball with them.......... 1937 newsreel of Japan invading China: MS of bombs being released from bomber; MS's of people fleeing city, taking shelter; LS's of explosions, building facades crumbling. MS of Madame's appeal to the United States, intercut with tight LS's of damage control and MS's of people weeping over the dead and dying. MS's and tight LS's of soldiers battling on the front. MS's of large crowd of Chinese refugees scrambling for meager subsidies (namely, food) at an encampment.......... newsreel of THE RAPE OF NANKING (Japanese soldiers raising flags, breaking into and looting homes, beating residents; panning LS's of corpses (animals and human) littering the streets. MS's of retreating Chinese setting fire to fields. MS's and LS's of people fleeing Chinese coastal towns en masse. CU's of sad children, some crying. MS's of roundshouldered POWs slumped near a wall, Jap captors walking by.......... MS's of Chiang and Madame at home, playing with their rambunctious dog. MS's of them meeting with Allied diplomats after the attack on Pearl Harbor. MS's and CU's of Chiang meeting with US General JOSEPH STILWELL. MS's of WENDELL WILLKIE meeting with Madame in China.......... newsreel of Madame visiting the White House, meeting with ELEANOR and FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT, and speaking at the House. She then tours the nation, meeting with politicians and speaking at benefits.......... 1945 newsreel of Chiang and Madame returning to Nanking after the formal Japanese surrender (followed by shots of the couple relaxing at various scenic spots). MS and CU of MAO TSE-TUNG (ZEDONG) at his mountain retreat, followed by a montage of Chinese Communist forces mounting an attack on the Nationailst army. MS of GEORGE MARSHALL arriving in China, meeting with Madame and representatives of opposing sides, culminating in the truce signing. MS montage of the inflated Chinese economy (the currency is suddenly and grotesquely unstable).......... 1949 newsreel of Madame arriving at the White House to meet with President HARRY S. TRUMAN; her appeal is turned down. Newsreel of chaos in Shanghai, the last Nationalist stronghold on the mainland: MS's of state police executing several suspected Communists in crowded streets (graphic depiction of the bound men shot in the back of the head). MS's of Mao arriving in conquered Shanghai. MS of Madame talking about the fight they mus carry on, and the shame Britian had bestowed by formally acknowledging the Communist government.......... tight LS's and MS's of male and female Nationalist soldiers training in Taiwan. 1950 newsreel of American arms flooding Taiwan at outset of the Korean War (conflict)........... Wallace's closing comments, end credits.
Truck Convoy in Korea
Group of covered, unmarked Army transport trucks parked on dirt road, alongside small homestead with thatched roof and rock barrier fence; white smoke rises from chimney.
1950s - Aircraft Carrier - Grumman F9F Panther Fighter Jets
Two Grumman F9F Panther fighter jets take off from aircraft carrier; adult Caucasian male Navy sailors watching from the side deck of jet flying away.
1950s - Blood Drives - Plasma Collection, Storage
Large beaker of blood being converted and collected into small plasma bottles. Plasma bottles being placed into shelving crate. Two adult Japanese men storing tray of frozen plasma bottles in freezer.
1950s - American Soldiers - Setting Up Field Projector
Caucasian soldier setting up field projector, taking out film reel.
1950s - Aircraft Carrier - Fighter Planes Landing
Grumman F9F Panther fighter jet landing. Vought F4U Corsair landing; one lands with a missing wheel as a Caucasian male runs away. Flight crew moves the damaged plane.
Pursuit of Happiness - NATO
Exterior the White House, Washington DC. NATO leaders meeting, announcing formation. Montage of Berlin Air Lift: cargo plane being loaded; plane taking off; plane flying over civilians. Brief montage of UN troops fighting in Korea: Aerials of bombing; ground fires; guns firing.
U.S. LVT and Combat Material
United States LVT Bushmaster heavy landing vehicle driving towards camera, adult Caucasian male U.S. Marine wearing cap seated atop, another adult Caucasian male U.S. Marine stands in gunner position. Unidentified military tank unleashes flamethrower. Adult male United States Marines wearing white snow camouflage running across field with guns; military tank drives over trees in BG. Abandoned military tank engulfed in flames.
USMC in Korea
Adult Caucasian male U.S. Marine walking down hill, flamethrower strapped to back; unleashes flames into secluded cave-like area, two adult Caucasian male Marines standing guard.
1950s - Blood Drives - Military Blood Procurement Car
Adult Caucasian man lying down, smiling and chatting with adult Caucasian female nurse she draws blood. American Red Cross nurses standing on caboose of departing train, waving.
Paratrooper Training
United States Army recruits train on parachute harnesses.
U.S. Army Enlistment
Master 1487 - Tape 1 TLS steady stream of young white men carrying belongings, passing through doorway, beneath "Information" sign posted overhead at U.S. Army induction and recruitment offices in New York City, New York; MS white male U.S. Army Sergeant (military recruiting services officer) handing out literature to young white and black men passing by. TLS newsreel cameramen and still photographers gathered outside building, crowding street. MS young white bespectacled man smilingly taking donut (doughnut) and coffee from three uniformed Red Cross white women; sign behind them reads, "Stop! Your Career Starts Here!" VO: "... and in other cities, the record number of volunteers left for training camps of all the services... (edit) ... forces all over the nation. In New York, the first of the city's quota of draftees reported for pre-induction."
1950s - Blood Drives - Actress Donates Blood
Adult Chinese-American woman lying down as nurse draws blood while Chairman of Blood Donor Service General C.M. Walson, adult Caucasian woman, and man watch in support; Walson holds hand.
1950s - Blood Drives - Military Blood Procurement Car
Three adult Caucasian women walk up to "Military Blood Procurement Car". Adult Caucasian male and female blood donors sitting inside train. Nurse taking man's blood pressure; man looks at camera.
Soviets Boycott United Nations Security Council
Delegates and officials seated in United Nations Security Council chamber. "President of China" placard, pan up to Chinese representative (middle-aged adult male wearing glasses). A few members walking out of chamber, Soviet Representative Jacob Malik exiting building with group of reporters. Young adult Caucasian men receive military uniforms, young man smiling as he places Soviet naval hat on head, men load truck and pull away. Soviet delegation walk away, large crowd gathered outside UN building.
Bell H-13 Sioux Helicopter Used to Evacuation Wounded
TLS/MSs white male U.S. Army soldiers loading wounded soldier onto side lift of Bell H-13 Sioux helicopter, placing cover over him. TLS white male U.S. soldiers carrying empty stretcher away from helicopter, rotor spinning. MS white male U.S. Army officer wearing brown leather bomber jacket & arctic cap talking with medical officer (captain) in field. Excellent aerial shot of U.S. Army medical team standing in field with wounded soldier as helicopter comes in for landing for med-evac pickup; copter kicks up fierce wind. MS two white male Army captains hauling wounded soldier on stretcher to copter. MSs wounded soldier being loaded onto sidelift of H-13 Sioux; MS neck of wounded soldier being propped up with gear pouch. TLS copter taking off. MS another wounded soldier resting in side lift. MS African-American soldier & Caucasian soldier carrying wounded soldier on stretcher to waiting truck on airfield. TLS military truck ambulances in motor pool.
Hospital Ship Jutlandia
Danish Hospital Ship MS Jutlandia in Wonsan Harbor, small vessel on starboard side. Hull of “Jutlandia." Large red cross on side of cargo freighter, rescue boats on davits. Adult Caucasian male and female medical staff wearing military coats with red cross patches on shoulder, standing on deck. Nurses and medical crew walk down platform, exit ship.
USMC in Chosin
Adult male Caucasian U.S. Marines ride tank past camera, convoy and troops in BG.
U.S. Army Fires on Snipers
Master 1482 - Tape 2 Rear view TLSs U.S. Army soldiers kneeling in high grass of valley, firing Garand M1 rifles at off-screen enemy snipers in Korea, Sherman tank parked nearby.
U.S. Troops Blow Up Bridge
Master 1848 - Tape 1 LS U.S. Army soldiers making final preparations to blow up bridge in Korea. Great high angle LS big explosion, bridge being destroyed.
U.S. Army Rebuilds Bridge
Master 1783 - Tape 1 (Audio buzz running throughout) TLS/MSs U.S. Army soldiers rebuilding bridge: setting load-bearing poles, leveling planks, carrying tie rod rails.
U.S. Army Installs Explosives
Adult male Caucasian U.S. Army soldier digging hole. Adult male Caucasian Staff Sergeant lowers landmine into hole, carefully places in detonator and covers with dirt.