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1951 American Legion Convention in Miami

Title cards: "Legion Week in Miami" and "MacArthur in Convention Spotlight" / An elevated view of United States Navy sailors marching, all in white / A color guard passes, obscured by people in patterned clothes / Gen. Douglas MacArthur salutes from the reviewing stand; palm trees in background / Large airplanes flying in formation / The convention venue and interior shots of delegates holding placards printed with names and states / Outgoing Commander Erle Cocke speaks (no audio) at the podium he is joined by Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett / VS Cecil B DeMille speaking, with a shot from behind him / Cocke introduces the new Commander, Don R. Wilson, in his West Virginia cap / Men on stage applaud as MacArthur takes his place at the podium; more of the crowd with "New Jersey" / SOT MacArthur "The threat to freedom in peace is no less sinister in war. Our country's future must not go by default. The veteran must not fail the nation's trust" / Note: exact day not known
Title cards: "Legion Week in Miami" and "MacArthur in Convention Spotlight" / An elevated view of United States Navy sailors marching, all in white / A color guard passes, obscured by people in patterned clothes / Gen. Douglas MacArthur salutes from the reviewing stand; palm trees in background / Large airplanes flying in formation / The convention venue and interior shots of delegates holding placards printed with names and states / Outgoing Commander Erle Cocke speaks (no audio) at the podium he is joined by Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett / VS Cecil B DeMille speaking, with a shot from behind him / Cocke introduces the new Commander, Don R. Wilson, in his West Virginia cap / Men on stage applaud as MacArthur takes his place at the podium; more of the crowd with "New Jersey" / SOT MacArthur "The threat to freedom in peace is no less sinister in war. Our country's future must not go by default. The veteran must not fail the nation's trust" / Note: exact day not known
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DETAILS

Credit:
Grinberg, Paramount, Pathe Newsreels
Editorial #:
1408039053
Collection:
Sherman Grinberg Library
Date created:
October 01, 1951
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License type:
Rights-ready
Release info:
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Clip length:
00:01:34:20
Location:
Miami, Florida, United States
Mastered to:
QuickTime 10-bit ProRes 422 (HQ) HD 1920x1080 23.98p
Originally shot on:
35mm B/W Neg
Source:
Sherman Grinberg Library
Object name:
sr005107_01_01