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Newsreels: 1945 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1945 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1945. Our Public Domain Stock Footage newsreels cover every major world event, the not so major events, strides in technology, the lives of public figures, fads and trends. Newsreels 1945 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1945. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45081)
THE TIGERS—WORLD CHAMPS!
Chicago—The Detroit American League pennant winners rout the Windy City’s Cubs in the 7th game, 9 to 3, to take the World Series. The flag winner was decided in the first inning when the Tigers pushed five runs across to take a commanding lead. More than 330,000 paid almost a million and a half dollars in admissions to make it the richest World Series in history.
NEW YORKERS HAIL NIMITZ
New York—Gotham’s millions roar a welcome to Admiral Chester W. Nimitz fresh from victory in the Pacific. The Admiral, who made that ocean his own private lake, receives the plaudits due for blasting the Japs from Far East waters.
AIN’T EDUCATION GRAND
Nothampton, Mass.—Who wouldn’t go back to school if in Meredith Stiles position. He’s attending Smith’s College—yes, Ma’am, the girls’ college—the only male among all these happy gals. The ex-Army flier is far from unhappy about the whole thing.
HOLD ‘ER, PA KNICK
New York—Those bronc busters (we don’t mena Bronx) from the West take over Madison Square Garden for the annual Rodeo that brings a breath of the Wide-Open Spaces to the skyscraper town.
NAZI CIMINAL TRIAL
Nuremberg—Those arch-criminals among Nazi war-lords (Goering, von Ribbentrop, Doenitz, Seiss-Inquart, von Papen, Streicher, etc.) prepare to face an Allied court to answer for their war crimes.
DANCING IN THE STREETS
New York—An old-fashioned block party is held in the big city to celebrate victory and to raise money for the National War Fund. Sponsored by the United Seamen’s Service this “Night in Paradise” is but one of 22 held throughout the country.
TRUMAN DEDICATES DAM
Gilbertsville, KY.—The President, on a brief vacation, takes time out to dedicate a new TVA dam in Kentucky before he resumes his rest. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45083)
THE FLEET COMES IN
Swinging out from Diamond Head, Hawaii, numerous units of the U.S. Pacific Battle Fleet take to the open sea, and home.
Thousands of people are waiting at Golden Gate, as Admiral William F. “Bull” Halsey brings ships of his famed 3rd Fleet into San Francisco.
Before negotiating the Panama Canal, men from other fleet units have themselves a roaring time in the Canal Zone. Then it’s anchors aweigh, with New York the next stop.
The Big E—the famed flattop Enterprise, commanded by Vice Admiral Sherman—leads the big parade into New York harbor past the Statue of Liberty. The ships tie up, and anxious relatives swarm to meet their young heroes, home at last from victory in the Pacific.
LAVAL ON TRIAL
France places Pierre Laval, the arch traitor, on trial for his life. His impassioned pleas during the course of the trial only result in his ejection, and receiving the death sentence.
WINDSOR IN ENGLAND
For the first time since his abdication, the Duke of Windsor visits England where he spends considerable time at Marlborough House with his mother, Queen Mary.
FLOATING AIR STRIPS
The British Admiralty demonstrates the “Lily Pond,” an emergency landing field, constructed of hexangonal segments, which rides the sea swells, and on which 4-ton land planes alight.
PRISON RODEO (Exclusive)
Huntsville, Tex.—Performers from various units of the Texas Prison System pit their skill against the wildest assembly of rodeo animals to be found. As usual, the animals win. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45084)
U.S. HAILS MIGHTIEST NAVY!
Units of the U. S. Navy, fresh from Pacific conquest, converge on East and West coast ports in preparation for the celebration of Navy Day. Visitors flock aboard ships docked in New York where the fighting Navy will be reviewed by President Truman on Navy Day.
NAZI CRIMINALS FACE JUSTICE
Dachau, Germany—Men who perpetrated some of the worst war crimes in history face Allied courts. Franz Strasser, who murdered many Allied airmen is convicted and sentenced to be hung—the first Nazi to be tried at this former notorious concentration camp.
RIOT IN BRUSSELS
As various political parties attempt to meet in the Belgian capitol left-wingers and communists riot in an attempt to stop the rally. Pitched fighting breaks out in the city streets.
HONOR PATRON SAINT
Guadalupe, D.C.—The Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico, is honored in a ceremony that brings to the devout a blessing from Pope Pius.
DEGAULLE VISITS BELGIUM
Brussels—The head of the French government receives an uproarious welcome to the capital with all the pomp and cerremonus and yesterday. The Prince Regent … the station.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
Birmingham, Ala.—Alabama’s eleven plays host to unbeaten Tennessee and there the politeness ends as they go out and wrap up the game 25 to 7.
Iowa City, Iowa—Indiana drops in a t Iowa and proceed to give Hawks a 52 to 20 going over The Hoosiers only ease up in the last … and Iowa avoids a shut-out. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45085)
TRUMAN ASKS UNIVERSAL TRAINING
President Truman addresses a joint session of Congress. He asks for military training for all 18 yr. old youths, to maintain a strong America which will be respected by all.
THE PROXIMITY FUSE
The U.S. unshrouds the secrecy surrounding the Radio Proximity Fuse—the war secret which ranked second only to the Atomic Bomb. American industry and scientists developed the miniature electronic device to be fitted into shells, bombs and rockets. On nearing target, radar-like principles caused the device to work, setting off explosions which were uncanny in their accuracy.
FLEET CONVERGES ON U. S.
The giant 45,000 ton super carriers Shangri La and Hancock, sporting ultra long home coming pennants steam into Los Angeles harbor . . . And on the East Coast, “Big Mo,” the dreadnaught Missouri, on which surrender ceremonies were held in Tokyo harbor, steams into New York.
YALE GRAT AT 14
New Haven, Conn. Merrill Wolf of Cleveland secures his B.A. from Yale university, the youngest to graduate from Old Eli.
HONORS FOR THE 82ND
Holland’s War Minister Jean Meven, gives a citation to the U. S. 82nd Airborn Division and bestows the Military Order of William on Gen. Gavin. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45086)
“NAVY DAY” IN N.Y.C.
Over 5,000,000 New Yorkers take part in the greatest celebration in the City’s long history.
President Harry S. Truman opens the gala day at New York Navy Yard when he commissions the 45,000 super carrier—“Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Thousands cheer the Nation’s Chief Executive as his motorcade rolls through the canyons of Manhattan to City Hall, for patriotic exercises.
One million spectators await the President’s Navy Day Message at Central Park. He states that America’s tremendous naval power and air strength will be used to protect America’s sovereign position, and that our foreign policy is based on righteousness and justice.
After luncheon on the battleship “Missouri,” the President boards the destroyer “Renshaw” and reviews the tremendous fleet which is drawn up in the Hudson River. 1,200 planes—the largest air armada the world has ever seen-roars overhead, in joint salute to the Commander in Chief, and to the mightiest navy in history, the United States Navy.
NAVY 14 PENN 7
Franklin Field, PA.—73,000 fans watch the Quaker eleven outplay the Middies for three periods. But the Navy team celebrates Navy Day by pushing over a thrilling last minute touchdown, which gives them the win, 14 to 7. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45088)
TRUMAN OPENS LABOR CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C.—President Truman calls on both management and labor to resolve their differences, pointing out that the American people “are fed up” with industrial strife.
The conference aims to find equitable means to end strikes and Mr. Truman’s blunt opening remarks set the pattern for all discussions.
INSIDE CONQUERED JAPAN
Kure, Japan—In the harbor here is all that’s left of a once great Jap fleet that was chased from the Pacific by our Navy. Just a skeleton remains of the Naval might which once aspired to rule the seas.
Kyushu—The Japs take a beating from nature, too, as a violent typhoon sweeps over this southernmost island of the homeland.
Tokio—Gis are given an outing by native fishermen in a gesture to brighten relatiosn between the Japanese and Americans.
Tokio—Jap gold, silver and platinum to the tune of $250,00,000 is seized by the American army to be held by us until it is decided just what’s to be done with it.
NON-STOP FROM JAPAN
Washington—Four Superforts land in Washington after a 6,544 mile flight from Hokkaido in twenty-seven and a half hours. It’s the first successful non-stop flight from Japan to the nation’s capital.
NAVY TIES THE IRISH
Cleveland—With Notre Dame leading six to nothing going into the final quarter, the Middies intercept a pass and Clyde Scott goes sixty yards on the play to tie up the game six to six. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45089)
LABOR-MANAGEMENT SEEK AGREEMENT
Washington, D.C.—Representatives of both industry and labor continue in conferece as they seek to iron out industrial strife. William Green, AFL head, says labor must respect the employers’ rights while at the same time retain the privilege to strike. Eric Johnston, head of the United States Chamber of Commerce, in a plea for unity, calls for both groups to meet more often around the council table and not in newspaper headlines.
BOND SALES ZOOMING
The Victory Loan – the eighth war loan – is rapidly going over the top as people demonstrate their thanks for victory. Six trains carrying combat equipment start a tour of the country as the V-Bond queen is crowned in Washington.
ARMY UNVEILS “LITTLE DAVID”
The largest caliber mortar ever built, the “Little David” is capable of hurling a two-ton explosive eight miles with surprising accuracy. Designed for the Jap invasion it was perfected too late for use in combat.
BERLIN PREPARES FOR WINTER
The capital of Germany presents a desolate sight as the people clean up debris the best they can and lay in firewood for what is expected to be a cold and hungry winter.
REASON FOR THANKSGIVING
Jefferson County, Colo.—Enough turkeys to grace tens of thousands of holiday tables are rounded up for Thanksgiving. More than forty thousand of them take their last gobble and their last strut. Boy, the cranberry sauce.
HONOR KING CHRISTIAN
Copenhagen – Venerable King Christian X celebrates his 75th birthday and his subjects jam the city’s streets to do him honor. The King rides about the city to acknowledge the heartfelt tribute. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45090)
NATION HONORS WAR DEAD
Washington, D.C.—President Truman leads the nation in paying tribute to those who died in World War I. In an impressive ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier the President, accompanied by British Prime Minister Attlee, and Prime Minister King of Canada, pays silent respects before the three begin a series of conferences.
ARMY SWAMPS NOTRE DAME
New York – A crushing Kaydet team, sparkplugged by Doc Blanchard and Junior Davis, smother the Irish 48 to 0. Easily the Number One team in the country the Army doesn’t give Notre Dame a chance as they beat them twice in a row for the first time.
ATOM BOMB CONFERENCE
Washington – Prime Minister Clement Atlee arrives in the capitol for talks with President Truman, chiefly about atomic bomb control. The peace terms, control of Japan, the Palatine question and the loan to England are expected to be discussed.
SHOW 3-WHEELED AUTO
Los Angeles—Radical in design, a tri-cycle automobile is demonstrated for the first time. A glimpse into the future? Maybe, but you can be sure you never saw anything like it before.
NAVY 33, MICHIGAN 7
Baltimore, MD.—The Middies run wild against the Wolverines who came into the game an even-money favorite. Michigan goes down under the Navy big guns in the second half, groggy but game to the end.
PRESIDENT’S NEW YACHT
Portsmouth, Va.—The President’s new flagship, the U.S.S. Williamsburg is being readied for Mr. Truman. Built as a sea-going yacht it was a gunboat during the war and is now restored to its former luxury.
SET NEW AIR SPEED MARK
London, Eng.—A British jet plane smashes all existing records in ofur runs over a 70-mile course. The new record, 606 miles an hour, tops the old German mark of 469 m.p.h. set in 1939. |
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