Archie Hawkins was drafted into the Army (Air Corps) in 1942 and served until 1945 in the 83rd Squadron. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on Aug 14, 2006, Hawkins talked about military experiences in the Second World War. He provides descriptions of his training and combat missions as a crew member on a B-25 bomber in the Army Air Corps. He was born April 24, 1919, in South Dakota. He was a Sioux Indian and he and both of his parents attended Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas.
U.S. tanks, troops and artillery moving up through the rubbled streets of Anzio, Italy pass MP's directing traffic. Engineer troops dig in the ruins as troops file by masses of smashed and abandoned German equipment. Troops, halftracks and artillery roll through the ruins of Gaeta, Italy. Shows wrecked German equipment. German prisoners are marched to the rear. A machine gunner fires at the fighting front. First aid and blood plasma are administered to the wounded and stretcher bearers bring in wounded. Gens. Truscott and Clark confer. British and American units meet.
On scenes of the Lassigny sector of France. U.S. troops parade. Captured German artillery pieces are examined. French Gen. Gouraud inspects U.S. Army Engineers. French artillery shells the town of Nancy. The Baton of Marshal is presented to Marshal Foch.
Film illustrating the efforts taken by American railroads during World War II, focusing on the logistics of the war effort in the United States. Concentrates on the efforts of the ATSF Railway.
The film includes footage of Northern Russia after Word War I; U.S. soldiers disembarking from ship; dock scenes; unloading baggage at American headquarters; religious procession; Laplanders with reindeer sleighs; U.S. soldiers in formation and marching and soldiers boarding ship.
A special Teletour broadcast live from Ann Arbor and also shown to government officials in Washington D.C. via special cable hook up. Shows work of the Speech Clinic in treating aphasia victims, particularly injured World War II veterans.
Silent film reel showing the Lusitania leaving New York and its wreckage on the Irish coast. It also shows trench warfare on Germany's two fronts. Reel 7 of 7
CW: Blackface (1:39-1:47). Scenes showing huge crowds in various locations waving flags and banners, carrying symbols of victory. Kaiser’s coffin, effigy on stretcher laid out as for burial. Streetcars and automobile traffic move with difficulty - outdoor service - white clad nuns. View of city skyline and mooring lines of ship. railroad cars with returning soldiers - crowds gathered to greet them - greetings.
