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Universal Newsreels, Release 543, February 11, 1954
FRENCH RUSH TROOPS TO MEET RED INDO-CHINA DRIVE INDO CHINA - French and Vietnam forces conduct a scorched earth retreat, falling back for a last ditch defense of Luang-Prabang, capital of Laos, in the face of a savage Red drive. Meanwhile, French reinforcements are rushed in by air and sea - and French ask for more United States material - vital in this war of attrition, where transport can be decisive. WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to French pleas, transport planes and 200 United States ground force technicians are dispatched on a non-combatant basis. Defense Secretary Charles Wilson explains the move, as fear of another Korea is voiced. UNITED NATIONS TROOPS SALUTE DEPARTING INDIANS KOREA - India's General Kodandera Subayya Thimayya reviews United States 8th Army troops prior to the departure of his command for India, their job as custodial forces for Prisoners of War completed after five stormy months. AIR FORCE GETS 500TH SKY TANKER SEATTLE - The United States Air Force takes delivery of its 500th \"Stratofreighter,\" the giant cargo plane that has won fame as an aerial tanker, refueling bombers in mid-air to extend their striking range indefinitely. CARNIVAL DAYS DRAW NEAR ITALY - As the famous Viareggio Carnival draws near, craftsmen begin work on the huge comic effigies that are the highlights of each year's parade. The secrets of the huge images construction - rolling eyes and all - are shown. GASPARILLA'S GOLDEN JUBILEE FLORIDA - For the fiftieth year, the jolly invasion of Tampa by the pirate crew of Gasparilla is on - bigger and more festive than ever as the city sets a full week aside to mark the golden jubilee of the yearly carnival. SPORTS WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW NEW YORK - The 74th Annual Westminster Kennel Club with 2572 entries representing 106 breeds draws the eyes of dog lovers across the nation. Best in show award goes to Champion Carmor Rise and Shine, a huff-colored Cocker Spaniel. DIVING CHAMPS [CHAMPIONS] SHOW FORM CALIFORNIA - In Palm Springs, Joaquin Capilla, Mexican diving champ, and Pat McCormick, Olympic women's champ show their form with a thrilling variety of dives. Comedy by a group of aqua-clowns ends the exhibition with a laugh.
Extraordinary Hispanic Men Who Shaped American History
Hispanic-Latino Americans belong to one of the most populous and most-talented ethnic and lingual groups in the United States who have made a big impact in all fields and sectors of life. Join us as we celebrate some of the most influential Hispanic men who are recognized for their achievements in education, politics, science, medicine, exploration, music, literature and sports. Discover how these inspirational men have helped shape society as we know it today.
The Jock: A Montford Point Marine
The Jock: a Montford Point Marine unveils the harrowing yet inspiring journey of an American Marine from the segregated boot camp of Montford Point, North Carolina. Raised on the tough streets of Philadelphia, Dave Culmer is drawn to the Marines, enchanted by the impeccable attire and imposing stature of a local Marine. After being dismissed from high school, he finds his path leading him not to the widely known Parris Island boot camp, but to the lesser-known Montford Point. His path to becoming a Marine is fraught with discrimination and grueling trials that push him to his physical and mental limits. Amid the struggle, he learns resilience, embodying the relentless spirit of Montford Point that drove these men to exceed expectations set by a society that predicted their failure. His enduring story continues through his service overseas, playing football for the Marines, and eventually to Vietnam, painting a raw portrait of not just the Marine Corps during war, but the man underneath the uniform - one forever marked by the trials and triumphs of Montford Point.
The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine
In this heartfelt short film by Daniel Leonard Bernardi, Roosevelt Farrow, born in 1929 at the start of the Great Depression, shares his lifelong dream of becoming a U.S. Marine, despite the racial barriers of his time. Raised by his grandmother in humble conditions, he was inspired by the sight of Marines visiting his community. Farrow's determination led him to join the Marine Corps, where he faced the challenges of Montford Point boot camp and eventually became an expert marksman and retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant. Although he never saw combat due, in his view, to his beloved wife's prayers, he realized the significance of his journey when he witnessed black officers rising in the ranks. Farrow's story is a testament to perseverance and the pursuit of one's dreams, encouraging others not to give up on their aspirations despite austere beginnings and social injustice.
The Rosenbergs: First Civilians Executed for Espionage
An introduction to Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were convicted of conspiring to pass US atomic secrets to the Soviets, and were executed at Sing Sing Prison in Ossining, New York in 1953
Stetson Kennedy: Unmasking the Ku Klux Klan
This is an introduction to folklorist and social crusader - Stetson Kennedy, who helped unmask one of the deadliest hate groups in US history - the KKK.
Stepping Forward: The Fight for College Integration
The story of Autherine Lucy and Pollie Anne Myers and their fight for College Integration during the 1950s
The Shelleys and the Right to Fair Housing
The story of JD and Ethel Shelley and their fight for fair housing, overcoming the restrictive covenants that were in place in the 1930s
Students and the Struggle for School Integration
The story of Barbara Johns and her fellow students fight for school integration resulting in the successful case - Brown v. Board of Education.