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Newsreels: 1940 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1940 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1940. 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 1940 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1940. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40051)
U.S. PUTS CANAL ON WAR FOOTING
With the fleet quitting Hawaii on a “mystery” move ostensibly to bolster weak spots in the U.S. defense, steps of far-reaching importance are taken at the Panama Canal zone. Mines are planted at both approaches and big guns moved up, as thousands of troops stage maneuvers@ America on guard!
HOOVER URGES REPUBLICANS TO KEEP U.S. OUT OF WAR
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – The former President, addressing delegates at the Republican Convention, says we need a strong navy, trained reserves and arms factories capable of turning out the tools for war. He urges the nation to be prepared – but keep out of war!
CLIPPER ON FIRST ALASKA HOP
SEATTLE, WASH. – Another milestone in U.S. aviation progress! A huge four-motored Pan American Clipper plane takes off for Juneau, starting regular mail and passenger service to our important northern possession!
CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN-STYLISH!
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Milady isn’t the only one to be well-dressed this Summer! Here you see the latest warm-weather outfits, clothes and hats for the neglected male. Designed for comfort and a “cool” date with the girl-friend!
NOVEL FOLDING BOAT TRIED OUT
CHICAGO, ILL. – From traffic to a cool sail on the lake that’s the story with this new collapsible boat! The builder unhooks it from his car, straightens it out and takes off the wheels! And presto – voila!
GAMBLING MACHINES DESTROYED (Exclusive)
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. – Tons of slot machines, roulette wheels and other gambling equipment seized from notorious gambling ships are thrown in the ocean or burned in a $150,000 fire. Our cameraman took these scenes – just on a chance!
FIRE DRILL FEATURES CONVENTION
MEMPHIS, TENN. – A spectacular drill by daring firemen is the highlight of the 13th annual convention, with 167 fire chiefs on hand for a huge barbeque and exhibition of latest safety and rescue equipment!
JAPAN DAY HELD AT COAST FAIR (Exclusive)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – Colorful scenes mark the celebration at Golden Gate Fair, staged in honor of Japanese-Americans! Pretty Celestial maids and ornate Oriental floats add plenty of luster to the occasion.
PRIZE DOGS IN COAST SHOWING (Exclusive)
LONG BEACH, CALIF. – From huge Saint Bernards to tiny Chihuahuas – they’re all entered in this colorful display of doggy champions. One of the prize winners is a chic poodle – but all the rest, as well, will thrill you dog lovers! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40052)
WILLKIE NOMINATED
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Dramatic scenes at the Republican Convention as Wendell L. Willkie, popular “Dark Horse” candidate for the presidential nomination, rides to victory on the sixth ballot, as Dewey and Taft lose out in the thrilling contest!
WILLKIE PLEDGES FIGHT FOR AMERICAN UNITY
Appearing before the cheering delegates shortly after his nomination, the Republican presidential choice promises he will wage an aggressive campaign – “to bring unity of labor, capital and agriculture” to the nation.
ELWOOD, IND. – Interesting scenes of Willkie’s “home town.” Relatives and friends pose for pictures near his home, school and other “spots” he has now made famous.
McNARY NOMINATED FOR VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chosen to run with Willkie is the 66-yr. old Republican Senate leader from Oregon, a hard-working, hard fighting veteran of many political campaigns!
AIR EXPANSION PROGRAM IN HIGH GEAR
Uncle Sam’s determined efforts to create a vast armada of top-notch planes and fighting men are bearing fruit, as these spectacular scenes of production and training show.
DOWNEY, CALIF. – The Vultee aircraft factor, hard at work building planes for the Army, turns out the first batch of training planes under the new expansion program.
FLOYD BENNETT FIELD, N.Y. – Naval Air Reserve officers take off for thrilling training flights, after receiving “ground schooling” from veteran Navy fliers.
ISOLATER WINS HISTORIC RACE (Exclusive)
AQUEDUCT, N.Y. – 19,000 turf fans are out for the Brooklyn Handicap, and see William Woodward’s sturdy “Campaigner” stage a thrilling stretch fight to come fro behind and nose out Can’t Wait and Eight Thirty in a sea of mud!
KIDS IN “HOT DOG” HANDICAP (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N.Y. – It’s “Hot Dog Day” at the World’s Fair! That’s the signal for hundreds of perpetually hungry youngsters to vie for honors in a “frankfurter-on-a-string” contest! The kids are “going to the dogs” – and how! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40053)
AMERICA ON GUARD
Preserve our priceless heritage of liberty is the watchword of every American! Spectacular scenes show the nation girding for the great task of defense – of building an Army, a Navy and an air force second to none! And of creating the vast reserves of men and machines for the backbone of our national defense!
HARTFORD, CONN. – The Pratt-Whitney airplane engine factory is in high gear turning out motors for Uncle Sam’s growing air fleet.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Hundreds of young men enlist with the U.S. Navy Reserve! Meanwhile, spokesmen for the National Association of Manufacturers pledge the efforts of all U.S. industries in the vast expansion for the defense of America!
KNOX AND STIMSON QUESTIONED
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pres. Roosevelt’s two Republican appointees to important war and navy secretarial posts. Frank Knox and Henry L. Stimson, appear before Senate naval and military affairs committees for approval
PRIZE DOGS IN COAST SHOWING
DEL MONTE, CALIF. – The 17th annual All-Breed fixture is a colorful showing of prize U.S. show dogs, but the highlight of the affair is the grooming of the entrants before judging begins. Shampoos, facials and what have you!
FIRES MENACE N’WEST WOODS (Exclusive)
SUNSET, ORE. – Severe dry spells and intense heat make fire fighting a tough job, as flames sweep over a wide area of Northwest timberlands. Hundreds of men battle the inferno, which threatens lives and property.
INDIAN POLO “4” SCALP WHITES
TOPPENISH, WASH. – Skilled Indian riders from the Yakima Reservation “take on” the Spokane Polo Club team in a colorful “chukker” battle that’s thrills from start to finish. The “Braves” ride to victory, 5-4.
RED CROSS HORSE RACE STAGED
INGLEWOOD, CALIF. – It’s “Red Cross Day” at Hollywood Park! And a gala crowd, including screen starts Bing Crosby, Irene Dunne and others, is out to see the thoroughbreds race for a great, charitable cause! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40054)
BRITAIN GIRDS FOR NAZI ASSAULT
In the air, on land and at sea, the Empire is ready to resist the German aerial invasion! Big guns guard the coast – planes patrol the coastline, and at sea, warships stand guard! Activities on the economic front are intensified! Industry is totally mobilized for the defense of the island stronghold! Prime Minister Churchill visits a navy base and inspects fighting men of the fleet. Here he promised an “all-out” fight against Hitlerism! The arrival of Canadian fliers to bolster the R.A.F. is a welcome sight to Britons already feeling the “pinch” of Nazi air attacks. General De Gaulle, French leader who fled to England when France capitulated, leads the fight of fellow Frenchmen against Germany!
ITALIAN WARSHIP LAUNCHED
TRIESTE, ITALY – Another challenge to England’s naval supremacy! The 35,000-ton battleship “Roma” is launched, but it won’t be ready for action for some time.
WILLKIE PLANS 1940 CAMPAIGN
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Republican contender for the presidency meets members of the group who’ll help him in his fight. A three man committee, to be picked soon, will direct his campaign!
F.D.R. DONATES LIBRARY TO U.S.
HYDE PARK, N.Y. – Pres. Roosevelt turns over the impressive library on his country estate to the government. The field stone building, to be finished next year, will house his State papers.
MODEL PLANES SOAR IN MEET
CHICAGO, ILL. – Young America “takes off” for the annual flying meet of miniature planes! Radio controlled models take a bow during the events, and of course, there are crack-ups.
LINER BURNS AT N.Y. PIER
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Twenty-five are hurt as firemen battle a blaze in the hold of the SS. Algonquin. Hundreds of passengers sadly pick up their luggage and look for passage elsewhere!
RUBBER FINS HELP SWIMMERS
DELMONTE, CALIF. – Pretty U.S. swimming champs try out a novel invention that doubles their speed in the water. Rubber fins, slipped on their feet, act as propellers in amusing tryout tests!
RED CROSS AIDING WAR SUFFERERS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Local chapters of the Red Cross are busy these days with pretty workers making bandages to help sufferers in war-torn Europe!
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIF. – Deanna Durbin takes time off from production of her new picture, “Spring Parade,” to make an appeal for donations to the war relief fund.
ALIENTS TAKE CITIZENSHIP OATH
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – Colorful scenes at the Golden Gate Exposition as 170 Aliens receive their citizenship oath in a mass outdoor ceremony. Fitting tribute by new Americans to the land of liberty!
ENGLISH CHILDREN ARRIVE HERE
MONTREAL, QUE. – Hundreds of English refugee children marked the special tags come ashore after fleeing their homeland.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The SS. Scythia arrives from England with 72 youngsters, wards of sympathetic Americans for the duration of war.
U.S. DIVING STARS SHOW FORM
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – The nation’s high board champs display prowess in the A.A.U. diving and swimming championships. A galaxy of dives and divers – and plenty of thrills, too, in the swim events! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40055)
BIG ARMY AIR BASE DEDICATED
TACOMA, WASH. – The World’s greatest airdrome! That’s McChord Field, from which huge bombing planes will protect the Northwest. It’s also a stepping-stone to the Army’s new bases in Alaska!
MEXICAN ELECTION TOLL HIGH
MEXICO, D.F. – Graphic scenes of rioting and bloodshed in the hotly contested vote for a new president. Supporters of the two candidates fight it out in the streets as the balloting goes on!
WILLKIE PICKS MARTIN TO RUN CAMPAIGN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican presidential candidate confers with his new campaign manager, Congressman Joseph Martin, Jr., G.O.P. House leader. Then Mr. and Mrs. Willkie board a plane for a vacation out West!
DEMOCRATS SET FOR CONVENTION
CHICAGO, ILL. – All set for the “Big Show”! Party leaders, including “Jim” Farley, whose refusal to divulge F.D.R’s plans has added to the general furore, arrive for the Convention – and it promises to be quite a show!
CANADA BECONS U.S. TOURIST
ONTARIO – Come on up, you fishermen! The fishing is swell in Canada, and despite rumors, there are no restrictions for U.S. citizens going to Canada. The country’s at war – but the gates are open for Americans! And the fish are biting!
CANADA SPEEDS WAR EFFORST
CANADA – Women are doing a man’s job in the Dominion! In offices, factories and munition plants, they are rapidly replacing the man-power called to the colors for the defense of the Empire!
MOTORCYCLE COPS THRILL FANS
CHICAGO, ILL. Police limber up for their annual show with a spectacular array of stunts and trick riding! One time you’ll enjoy seeing traffic cops in action – and they stage a thrilling show!
GIRL STARS SHINE IN TRACK
OCEAN CITY, N.J. – Sport thrills deluxe! The National A.A.U. Women’s track meet at Municipal Stadium, with crack runners and jumpers! They provide the crowd with action and speed!
NATIONALS WIN ALL-STAR GAME
ST. LOUIS, MO. – Max West, Boston “Bees” outfielder, is the hero of the 8th annual inter-league classic. His homer brings in three runs for the Nationals, as they shut out the American Leaguers in a colorful contest, 4-1.
2300 YOUTHS START ARMY WORK
FORT DIX, N.J. – Hundreds of young men arrive for a month’s training in the latest methods of war. Khaki shorts and pith helmets give the new C.M.T.C. boys a snappy, tropical appearance.
MODERN VENUS FOR 1940 CHOSEN
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. – The annual parade of pulchritude competing for the title of Miss Modern Venus is better and lovelier than ever – with gorgeous “eyefuls” giving the judges a work out! The winner is pretty Carolyn Hansen of Brooklyn. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40057)
ROOSEVELT NOMINATED
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION DRAFTS F.D.R. BY ACCLAMATION AMID WILD SCENES
CHICAGO, ILL. – The reading of President Roosevelt’s statement on the third term by Senator Barkley precipitates the landslide that sweeps F.D.R. into another race for the Presidency.
After passing upon the platform, the delegates give Roosevelt the majority of their votes on the first ballot and the other candidates yield to make his nomination “unanimous.”
THOUSANDS GREET WILLKIE
ALMONT, COL. – Wendell Willkie, on vacation in the West before jumping into his campaign, is cheered by thousands while attending a fish fry on the Gunnison River. He keeps in touch by radio with the Chicago convention!
NATIONAL DEFENSE IN THE NEWS
HARVARD OPENS FLYING SCHOOL (Exclusive)
FALMOUTH, MASS. – In line with the government’s air expansion program, the Harvard College school gets underway! A Smith College girl is included in the list of thirty students. Uncle Sam pays for most of their expenses!
TRAIN FIREMEN TO FIGHT PLANES (Exclusive)
BOSTON, MASS. – Local fire companies are going militaristic! Firemen get instruction in manning anti-aircraft machine guns atop speeding fire engines. It’s all part of National Defense!
NAVAL RESERVISTS PUT TO SEA
NEW YORK, N.Y. – 600 Navy Reserves “board” the battleship “Wyoming” for a 25-day cruise as part of their training to become officers. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau’s son is in the group, which will get valuable experience on the high seas!
FABULOUS DIAMOND ON DISPLAY
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The “President Vargas” diamond, a huge uncut stone found in Brazil and shipped to New York, is examined by experts. The amazing jewel weighs 726 carats, more than the famous Jonkers Diamond!
KIDS IN NOVEL WATER CIRCUS (Exclusive)
ASTORIA, N.Y. – Juvenile aquatic stars display their prowess in the Astoria Pool water circus. High dives and trick dives, and comedy stuff for a laugh! The youngsters perform like seasoned champions!
LADY LOG ROLLERS “DUNK” MEN (Exclusive)
LONGVIEW, WASH. – The high school girls, won the world’s log-rolling champ, give the men champions a watery workout in exciting contests. Aged seventeen and fifteen, the lassies sweep the field of all comers!
FANS OUT FOR TROTTING RACES
GOSHEN, N.Y. – Colorful scenes as the Grand Circuit Meeting opens at Historic Track, with harness racers setting a speedy pace to thrill the crowds. “Saratoga” winds the classic Village Farm Stakes for his 5th victory. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40058)
CRISIS FORCES HIS ACCEPTANCE, F.D.R. SAYS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pres. Roosevelt, in accepting an unprecedented third term nomination, tells the nation that he had hoped to retire in 1941 but that conditions at home and abroad caused him to change his mind. Only the people can “draft” a candidate, he says.
CHICAGO, ILL. – Democrats “pick” Henry A. Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture, an ardent New Dealer, to be F.D.R.’s running mate for the 1940 campaign.
BRITAIN TIGHTENS DEFENSE
As the prelude to the Battle for Britain gets underway, with swarms of bombing planes the deadly overture to the long-heralded invasion. Britain tightens her defenses. Roads are blocked and fields are plowed to prevent enemy planes from landing! Civilians are trained to rush for air raid shelters! Housewives donate pots and pans for aluminum in making more planes! Youngsters by the thousands are sent out of the country to escape Nazi bombs!
IRISH SPEED “NEUTRALITY” DEFENSE
Big coast guns, patrol planes and war ships stand guard to preserve Eire’s neutrality at all costs. They will give the Nazis a “hot” welcome if invasion comes.
Hundreds of French sailors come ashore from “captured” warships in British ports. Other French naval units resisted and many were destroyed to keep them from German hands.
HULL ARRIVES FOR CONFERENCE
HAVANA CUBA – The U.S. Secretary of State, with his wife and 15 aides, arrives for the Pan American Conference, and presents far-reaching proposals to combat the spread of Totalitarianism in the Western Hemisphere.
WILLKIE AT “GHOST TOWN” FETE
CENTRAL CITY, COLO. – The G.O.P. candidate visits the famous mining town to attend the Play Festival and is greeted by thousands on every turn. He visits several farms and other points of interest enroute.
CITY HAILS HOLLYWOOD STARS
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Thousands turn out to welcome Joe Penner, Constance Moore, Peggy Moran and other screen notable who arrive by plane to attend a gala film festival and premiere of “The Boys From Syracuse.”
FAIR’S DIAPER DERBY A HOWL!!
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A bevy of vociferous babies take part in a goofy crawling race on at the World’s Fair. There’s a winner of course but the only time taken for the 50-foot course was that taken by the contestants - and that was plenty!
SIROCCO WINS IN BIG TURF UPSET
ARLINGTON PARK, ILL. – Thousands of fans are out for the running of the Arlington Classic, with the country’s crack thoroughbreds providing the thrills. Strocco, a 13 to 1 shot, wins with Gallahadian second and Bimelech third. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40059)
NATION SPEEDS DEFENSE PROGRAM
RUSH PRODUCTION OF PROPELLORS
HARTFORD, CONN. – Propellors by the thousands – for Uncle Sam’s growing air fleet – are turned out in mass production at the Hamilton.
CADETS FIRE BIG COAST GUNS
FORT HANCOCK, N.J. – Colorful scenes as West Pointers get first-hand instruction in the operation of huge coastal defense rifles.
NEW YORK HAS FIRST “AIR RAID” DRILL
NEW YORK, NY – Manhattan experiences its first air-raid thrill as tenants try out underground shelters at Castle Village.
ON THE WAR FRONT
MUSSOLINI LAUDS APLINE TROOPS
FRENCH ALPS – II Duce reviews detachments of Italian troops that advanced several miles into France during the brief campaign.
ITALIAN PLAY WAITING GAME
II Duce’s vaunted Navy has yet to meet the British in full battle array, but his mine layers are kept busy protecting the coasts.
PAN-AMERICAN PARLEY OPENS
HAVANA, CUBA – Delegates of the 21 American Republicans convene for the epochal conference to combat Totalitarian activities in the Western World. Pres. Laredo Bru opens the parley, which face problems vital to the Americans.
MULES HELLP REAP WHEAT CROP
WALLA WALLA, WASH. – Colorful and picturesque sights on one of the biggest wheat farms in the country, with mules instead of tractors hauling the huge combine up steep slopes. Scenic tribute to the fertile Northwest!
R.R. RIPS UP TRACKS FOR BOAT
PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – Every time Raymond Douglas goes for a cruise on his “yacht,” it costs the Central Railroad $525. At his request, the War Dept. forces the railroad to rip up tracks laid over an ancient drawbridge! It’s the law!
BATHERS GO IN FOR ICE SKATING
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J – A novel and colorful way of “beating the heat”! Ice skating right on the beach as swimmers go for a spin on a rink made of huge cakes of ice – and just watching them will cool you off!
SNOW GOLF A HOT WEATHER FAD (Exclusive)
MT. HOOD, ORE. – Driven from their unusual haunts by hot spells, N’west golfers keep cool by playing on skis on a snow covered course high in the mountains. Tricky “shorts” and “bras” are fashion hints for this coolest of sports!
WEST CHEERS WILLKIE AT RODEO
CHEYENNE, WYO. – The Republican candidate, continuing his vigorous “vacation” gets a thrill watching the colorful Frontier Days Rodeo, an exciting show where broncs and steers toss the cowhands with abandon!
GARNER QUITS CAPITAL FOR HOME
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Side tracked by New Dealers in the vice presidential race, “Cactus Jack” leaves the Capital and heads for home in Texas. Political observers doubt that he’ll return soon.
BUXOM BELLES IN NOVEL ROLE (Exclusive)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – No “cuties” wanted! Only hefty Amazons weighing over 200 pounds get jobs at an outdoor lunch stand here. A bit unusual, but since taking them on the place is doing “big” business! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40060)
ACTUAL SCENES OF BATLE AT SEA
BRITISH CONVOY ROUTS NAZI BOMBERS
Spectacular scenes of a bombing attack by Nazi “Stukas” against British ships in the English Channel. Hundreds of deadly missiles are dropped, but no hits are made. Defending planes drive the invaders off after shooting down many in dramatic dog-fights.
F.D.R. VISITS BIG NAVY YARD
NORFOLD, VA. – Pres. Roosevelt arrives on his yacht “Potomac” to inspect Chesapeake Bay defenses and to visit the Norfolk Navy Yard, where work is being speeded on battleships and other vessels for our growing fleet.
CROWDS HAIL WILLKIE AT FETE
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Thousands of “Willkie” supporters cheer the G.O.P. candidate as he reviews the colorful Covered Wagon Days parade, a stirring pageant of the old West in the days of the Mormons.
NATIONAL DEFENSE IN THE NEWS
SPEED AUTOMATIC RIFLES FOR ARMY
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – Work is rushed at the Garand Rifle Factory, to increase production of the new semi-automatic firearm to 1,000 a day.
MORE SHELLS FOR MORE GUNS
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Interesting scenes at the Frankford Arsenal, where hundreds of workers rush delivery of casings and shells for field guns and howitzers.
CITY WELCOMES S.S. AMERICA
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Colorful scenes as Manhattan extends a gala welcome to the new 35,000 ton luxury liner, S.S. America, largest ever built in U.S. Harbor craft, planes and thousands of people cheer the $70,000,000 ship.
ANCIENT AZTEC STATUE FOUND
MEXICO, D.F. – An 8-foot, 10-ton statue, more than 400 years old, supposed to represent the Goddess of Earth, is dug up by archeologists in an old Aztec temple. The statue was used in ancient rites of human sacrifice!
FILM STARS SEE TURF CLASSIC
INGLEWOOD, CALIF. – Screen notables, including Bing Crosby, Norma Shearer and others, are out for the running of the Hollywood Gold Cup Handicap classic, with W.L. Brann’s Challedon across first to set a new track record.
WRESTLERS IN BATTLE ROYAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thrills and laughs for the fans, as five maulers stage a bang-up ring battle, with no holds barred. Tommy O’Toole sweeps the field, finishing the remaining opposition with a flying tackle!
FLAMES GUT LONDON WOOD YARD
LONDON, ENG. – The biggest timber-yard fire in 20 years destroys thousands of tons of lumber, with flames rising 80 feet in the air. Several firemen are overcome, as timber and huge derricks crash in flaming wreckage. |
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