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U.S. Military Might Turns To Japan After German Defeat
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keywords: wwii, lights of broadway, statue of liberty
Synopsis: With the defeat of Germany and the end of WWII in Europe, lights across America are turned on in celebration such as Broadway, the U.S. Capital and the Statue of Liberty, while American industrial might is redirected squarely on the war in the Pacific and the Empire of Japan...(read more)
- Date: 1945
- Duration: 00:02:13
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States















U.S. Military Might Turns To Japan After German Defeat
Secretary of State Stettinius, Anthony Eden, Molotov, Mackenzie King and others of the United Nations Executive Committee meet in San Francisco.
Boeing Aircraft plant in Seattle Washington as plant workers tow a B-29 Superfortress named "On To Tokyo" from the plant. Shows plant workers cheering with B-29 in BG.
Statue symbolizing the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima is unveiled in war bond drive. War blackouts are lifted. Lights on Broadway in New York City goes on and once again Broadway becomes the "Great White Way" as waving people cheer. The Dome of the United States Capital is lit (illuminated) at night signaling the unconditional surrender of Germany. The Stature of Liberty is illuminated (lighted).
- Related Titles:
- Military Newsreels: 1945 - Issue 46