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1,787 European Refugees From War Arrive In New York City
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keywords: wwii, war refugees, ocean liner ss washington
Synopsis: In its last scheduled trip the ocean liner SS Washington arrives in New York City with 1,787 refugees from Europe fleeing Nazi Germany and its plans to invade Britain...(read more)
- Date: 1940
- Duration: 00:00:28
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States
1,787 European Refugees From War Arrive In New York City
Fleeing the planned invasion of Britain by Nazi Germany, 1787 refugees arrive in New York City. It's the last scheduled trip for the ocean liner SS Washington and Americans who didn't catch the boat may be caught in the long awaited German "blitzkrieg" against England and the Luftwaffe attacks on Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Brief image of the SS Washington with "American Flags, Washington, United States Lines" painted on sides of ship. Various scenes of passengers on-board, CU of baby in bassinet.
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- Newsreels: 1940 - July 15
