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Newsreels: 1946 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1946 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1946. 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 1946 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1946. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46031)
“RENOUNCE WAR” – MacARTHUR
TOKYO, JAPAN – Appearing before the Allied Control Commission, Gen. Douglas MacArthur commends the Jap renunciation of war and urges all nations to follow suite. He reviews his occupation policy and reaffirms his plans for democracy in Japan.
G.I. WIVES GO OVERSEAS
NEW YORK – Wives and children of servicemen serving overseas go aboard an Army transport, as the vanguard of 30,000 families who will make occupation duties more pleasant for our G.I.’s.
JALOPPIES AID AUTO JUBILEE
DETROIT, MICH. – The Golden Jubilee of automobiling gets off to a bang-bang-up start, as vintage vehicles of early day motoring show you what it was like when “grandpappy” went driving at 15 mph.
MIDADO AS A FAMILY MAN
HAYANA, JAPAN – In these intimate pictures of the Jap Emperor and his royal family, you will see them together for the first time, as they pose for cameramen in their villa south of Tokyo.
MILITARY MILLINERY SHOWN
NEW YORK – Easter bonnets designed and made by soldiers at USO clubs throughout the country are displayed by pretty models on the steps of the Post Office. The winner is Gloria Whalen, modeling “Atom Age.”
BOATSMEN SHOOT THE RAPIDS (Exclusive)
EUGENE, ORE. – Specially made plywood rowboats and the McKenzie River rapids provide thrills a minute for fifty-six boatsmen and their passengers as the “White Water Race” gets underway.
DYING BOY AIDS CANCER DRIVE
PARKERTOWN, N.J. – “Buster” Roos is eight years old but he is living on borrowed time, for he is incurably ill of cancer. But the lad’s pluck and ready smile will help the lives of thousands. You can help, too! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46032)
U.S. OBSERVES EASTER
Across the nation, thankful millions celebrate their first post-was Easter. In New York, thousands jam the churches and mingle on Fifth Avenue in all their holiday finery.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The famed boardwalk is packed with thankful humanity as Spring weather smiles on the resort town.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – Against the majestic background of the Garden of the Gods, thousands of devout take part in inspiring services.
GLENDALE, CAL. – Forest Lawn Memorial Park is the stirring setting for sunrise services.
JAPS VOTE FOR THE FIRST TIME
TOKYO, JAPAN – The first free elections in Japan’s history are marked with enthusiasm, and in one case the electorate stages a minor riot at the Premier’s residence. Women are in the majority as they go to the polls for the first time.
TOTS HAVE OWN STYLE SHOW (Except Dallas)
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Styles and new Spring fashions aren’t for grownups only! In this showing of swanky new clothes for youngsters, you’ll see what the well-dressed boy and girl are wearing – and chic, too!
PRESIDENT FIGHTS FAMINE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pres. Truman backs UNRRA Director LaGuardia and Agriculture Secretary Anderson in issuing an appeal to all Americans to cut down on flour, oil and fats in order to save millions abroad from starvation.
YOUNG IZAAK WALTONS SHINE
PASSAIC, N.J. – The local youngsters hail the fishing season, as the city’s park commissioner signals the opening day and sends the kiddies off to a gala afternoon. Do they catch ‘em? You’ll be surprised!
MIDGET RACERS BURN UP TRACK
PATERSON, N.J. – The biggest field of midget auto racers since before the war gets off in the opening race at Hinchcliffe Stadium, for a dizzy round of speed and thrills – and spectacular collisions!
FIVE-STAR FAMILY IN TOKYO
TOKYO, JAPAN – The wife and son of Gen. Douglas MacArthur are seen in these rare photographs of their shopping tour in the army “PX.” Young “Doug” sees his famous father inspect his guard of honor.
“IKE” VISITS HOME TOWN (Dallas only)
DENISON, TEXAS – It’s a gala homecoming for Gen. Dwight Eisenhower. Members of his family, old friends, and admirers turn out to greet him at his birthplace. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46033)
PRESIDENT REVIEWS FLEET
OFF VIRGINIA CAPES – Pres. Truman goes aboard the carrier “Franklin D. Roosevelt” to view naval maneuvers of the 8th Fleet, and sees our Navy’s planes and guns go into action in thrilling mock battles. High Navy officials accompany the President.
SHELTER IN A JIFFY
CHICAGO, ILL. – If you’re looking for a ready-made summer home in a jiffy, take a look at this Jifferect Ten-house. Made of canvas, the portable, readily-built shelter is no palace but it’ll keep the storms off your head.
OUT OF THE CUBBYHOLE
CHICAGO, ILL. – Hibernation days are over for Momma Bears, Topsy and Mabel, and it’s big news at the Brookfield Zoo when the two mothers end their winter’s nap and bring their triplets out for a spring airing and frolic.
FRENCH SPORTS REVIVAL
TOURS, FRANCE – Freed from the yoke of servitude, Frenchmen are going in for a revival of gymnastics and other sports. Freed prisoners of war are among those who are tuning up their bodies and minds the sports way.
THE SALMON ARE STRIKING
OREGON CITY, ORE. – The salmon are moving! The biggest run in years is on, as the funny folk clog the rivers on their way to spawning grounds. Fishermen have a field day and catch ‘em by the boatful.
IT’S “ONCE OVER LIGHTLY”
CRAIG, COLO. – It’s “Once Over Lightly” for thousands of sheep as the champion sheep-shearers sharpen up their scissors and get to work, in the presence of a bevy of eye-filling local lassies. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46035)
NAZI ROCKET BACKFIRES
GERMANY – These amazing films, found in Germany, show V-2 rocket launchings against enemy targets. One of the giant missiles backfires and explodes in the launching site, killing scores.
FILIPINOS ELECT ROXAS
MANILA – For the first time in their history, Filipinos go to the polls to vote for more than one candidate, and the winner is Manuel Roxas, spirited campaigner who promised full cooperation with the U.S.
POPE HONORS U.S. ADMIRAL
ROME, ITALY – Admiral Hewitt, commander of the U.S. Naval Force in Europe, meets Pope Pius at a private audience, following reception of a high award from Crown Prince Umberto.
EXPLOSION BLASTS DESTROYER
LEONARDO, N.J. – Seven men are dead and scores injured following an ammunition blast on board the Destroyer-Escort “Solar.” The blast shattered the foreward part of the ship, leaving it a twisted bulk.
G.I. DREAM COMES TRUE
NEW YORK – Former-Sergeant Bass Lewis made a wish when he went overseas – and it comes true at the Hotel Astor when he has breakfast in bed and is waited on by Col. Joseph Snyder. Peace, it’s wonderful!
DUCE BODY TAKEN FROM GRAVE
MILAN, ITALY – Stolen from the grave where he was buried after his ignominious end, the body of Italy’s strutting ex-dictator has disappeared. Only tattered clothing remains to mark the amazing robbery.
DOG NURSES LION CUBS (Except Philadelphia)
OAKLAND, CALIF. – “Queenie,” a dog with maternal instincts which transcend matters of heredity in animals, adopts three motherless lion cubs and nurses them along with her own. Momma and children are doing nicely!
FIRE LADDIES ON PARADE (Philadelphia only)
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Smoke-eaters parade through the city with old and new fire-fighting equipment, and stage a spectacular demonstration, during the 75th anniversary of the city’s Fire Bureau.
PRINCESSES AT THE CIRCUS
LONDON, ENGLAND – Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose go behind the scene at the first post-war circus and get a royal thrill out of the animal acts and clownish antics. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46036)
FOIL ALCATRAZ JAILBREAK
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – Desperate convicts, attempting to escape from “The Rock,” kill two guards and injure others before police and naval forces storm the cell where the desperadoes are trapped and force their surrender. The ring-leaders are dead when the smoke of battle clears.
“TICKING” BOMB EXPLODED
LONDON, ENGLAND – Bomb-disposal engineers have a ticklish job as they get an unexploded Nazi bomb ready for “disposal” – the loud way. They blow it up, only a few hundred yards away from Buckingham Palace.
CO-ED LIFEGUARDS SHOW FORM
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. – Smith College life guards, twenty-four strong (and shapely lassies), demonstrate the latest in water ballet at the M.I.T. pool. Their technique, as well as their form, is perfect.
IT’S APPLE BLOSSOM TIME
WENATCHEE, WASH. – It’s news here when the annual festival gets underway, with pretty blossom queens and float parades giving the bumper crop a gala send-off. This year, planes are used to help spread the life-giving pollen.
LOUIS & CONN SIGN FOR BOUT
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Joe Louis, world’s champ, and Bill Conn, scrappy young contender who gave Joe a good run for his money last time, are weighted in for their coming bout at the Yankee Stadium.
THE KENTUCKY DERBY
“Assault” Wins At Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, KY. – In history’s biggest and richest Kentucky Derby, “Assault,” an 8 to 1 shot, romps home by a good eight lengths to win the $96,400 purse. “Spy Song” finishes second, while the favored Main Chance Farm entries do not finish in the money. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46037)
ALLIED TROOPS IN TRIESTE
TRIESTE, ITALY – This great seaport, subject of dispute between Italy and Yugoslavia, is jammed with throngs who cheer a parade of U.S. and British occupation forces on the anniversary of Italian liberation.
ARCTIC “MUSK-OX” TREK ENDS
EDMONTON, ALBERTA – Bearded, blistered and weary after their 3,100 mile snow mobile expedition to arctic wastes south of the North Pole, men of the Canadian Army unit are hailed as military trek comes to an end.
SOMETHING NEW “UNDER FOOT” (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Milady will be stylishly shot this Summer if she wears some of these new Fabulous Fabrics, as shown in this fashion parade of lovely models. And men! You’ll be able to “foot the bill!”
JAP POLICEWOMEN GET NOD
TOKYO, JAPAN – New York’s former police commissioner, Lewis J. Valentine, views a police training center in Shiba and okays the use of Jap girls on the “force”. Who knows – perhaps the lady cops will stop traffic!
WOMEN OPEN BOWLING CONGRESS
KANSAS CITY, MO. – Grand prizes totaling %50,000 await the winners in the Women’s International Bowling Congress. You’ll see some amazing play as the lady contestants get under way in the 37-day event.
NOVEL PROPELLER TESTED
BREMERTON, WASH. – The Navy’s new Cycloidal propeller, an amazing “egg-beater” device, is tried out on a landing craft with excellent results. The ship can turn in its own wake and stop short in its own length.
HILL-CLIMB ACES ZOOM AGAIN!
WENATCHEE, WASH. – Motorcycle daredevils get off for the first hill-climb classic since before the war, and the spills come quick and fast. You’ll wonder how they can do this – and live! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46038)
ARMY TESTS V-2 ROCKET
NEW MEXICO – Fourteen-ton Nazi rockets, launched by Army technicians in the first phase of our new long-range missile program, soar 75 miles into the ionosphere and attain phenomenal speeds. Amazing slot motion camera record shows spectacular ascent.
PRESIDENT LAUDS EDUCATION
NEW YORK – At Fordham University to receive an honorary degree during the school’s centennial, Pres. Truman says that education faces a grave challenge in teaching the world how to live at peace in an atomic age.
CHINESE BLACK MARKET
SHANGHAI, CHINA – U.S. and Chinese officials make surprise raids on sampans and small dives in slum areas, rounding up quantities of G.I. merchandise. Black market operations in stolen goods, while thousands starve!
TOJO GOES ON TRIAL
TOKYO, JAPAN – Japan’s Number One war criminal, Hideki Tojo, Nip war chief at the time of Pearl Harbor, goes on trial for his life before an international tribunal. Many others face the death sentence for war crimes.
ASSAULT WINS PREAKNESS
BALTIMORE, MD. – The Kentucky Derby winner goes on to win the second lap of turfdom’s “Big Three” by beating Lord Boswell in the famed Pimlico classic by a neck. The new triumph is worth almost one hundred grand. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46039)
NORTH ATLANTIC ICE PATROL
IN N. ATLANTIC – A dangerous peace-time job – tracking down and charting the icebergs in busy shipping lanes! Coast Guard cutters and long-range patrol planes brave wintry storms and desolate ocean wastes to keep the icebergs on the map.
HOLIDAY ENDS IN TRAGEDY
GALVESTON, TEXAS – Tragedy strikes during the colorful “Splash Day” celebration. Scores are injured when the approach to Murdock Pier collapses, throwing scores on the rocks below. Rescue workers save many lives by quick action.
HOOVER ENDS FAMINE TOUR
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The former President and chairman of Pres. Truman’s Famine Relief group returns by plane from his world-wide inspection of starvation conditions and reports his findings to the White House.
TRUMAN GREETS CARDINAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bernard Cardinal Griffin of Westminster, youngest Prince of the Catholic Church, is greeted by President Truman during his visit at the White House.
CANADA SALUTES MAY DAY
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – Thousands attend gala spring festival in the “Royal” city, with maypole and folk dances featuring the huge kiddie show. A cute queen is crowned in typical pomp and ceremony.
ITALY OPENS BOYS’ TOWN (Exclusive)
CIVITAVECCIA, ITALY – Former urchins and ruffians have been taken off Rome streets and helped to find new life and hope in a novel youth center, where the youngsters learn discipline and order.
BLIND BOWLERS AMAZE FANS (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A heart warming story of overcoming life’s handicaps is seen in these pictures of blind keglers competing in a dramatic match that will amaze you as it did those who saw it.
BRITISH SOCCER ACES TOP U.S. (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N.Y. – You’ll get plenty of kick out of this bang up soccer game, as played by the Liverpool (England) kickers and an American All-Star team, with the British lads winning 3 to 1. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46040)
FIRST REFUGEES REACH U.S.
NEW YORK – The first group of European refugees to enter the U.S. under new immigration quotas arrives on the “Marine Flasher.” Dramatic scenes of emotional rejoicing as loved ones are united.
500,000 PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE
NEW YORK – In an impressive demonstration of faith in our American way of life, half a million citizens assemble in Central Park to take the oath of allegiance and to hear a stirring program.
KING COTTON HOLDS COURT (Except Detroit)
MEMPHIS, TENN. – The South’s great staple crop, cotton, takes the spotlight as thousands watch spectacular night parade and hail King Cotton and his Queen. An unexpected thrill comes as float catches fire.
FLYING TIGERS COME CLEAN (Exclusive, Except St. Louis)
DENVER, COLO. – When the famed fliers found the laundry situation acute, they decided to wash their own and hang it outside their hotel window. As a compromise solution, local lassies came to the rescue.
SAND SAILING NEW THRILL
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – Racing on sands made famous by Sir Malcolm Campbell and other speed kings, local yachtsmen launch a new sport. Sand sailing, on board novel sailboats which speed along on rubber tires.
CHINA TAKES OVER U.S. SHIPS
SAN DIEGO, CAL. – Two destroyer-escorts and six smaller warships leave for China under Lend-Lease arrangements. Chinese crews get last minute pointers from U.S. gobs before ships sail.
IT’S AN OLD DUTCH CUSTOM (Detroit only)
HOLLAND, MICH. – Quaint Dutch costumes, old world windmills and old world pageantry in the new – that’s the colorful Tulip Festival in this touch of Holland in America. And dancing in the streets!
SCOUTS HONOR WAR HEROES (St. Louis only)
ST. LOUIS, MO. – During a colorful Merit Badge ceremony, with features of Indian dances and trick stunts, the Boy Scouts honor Admiral Nimitz, General Stillwell, and a prize-winning Scout.
MINER HITS JACKPOT
TORONTO, ONT. – Fresh from his amazing “claim” at Yellowknife, where he hit it rich for $100,000 Ulric “Spud” Arsenault counts out his money, bill by bill. He’ll tell you there’s “gold in them thar hills.” |
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