February 8, 2011
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U.S. government film aimed at "private citizen, USA" The first part describes the USAF aircraft inventory of 1950. Rare footage of the short lived F85, F89, B45, XB49…Public Domain. via YouTube – U.S. Air Force Review of 1950.
January 14, 2011
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Age 13 is an educational film by Sid Davis released in 1955. It is property of the public domain. The film centers around Andrew, a thirteen-year-old boy stricken with grief over the recent death of his mother. On the day … Continue reading
January 5, 2011
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"Report from the Aleutians," directed by John Huston, follows the daily life of American soldiers serving in the Aleutian Islands, which extend in sequence off the shores of Alaska. Despite being cold, barren, and generally disagreeable, the Aleutians held military … Continue reading
January 4, 2011
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"December 7th," directed by John Ford, begins with the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, nicknamed "the Navy’s hundred million dollar fist." Authentic footage of the invasion is mixed with reenactments to provide a complete portrait of the … Continue reading
December 31, 2010
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“The Memphis Belle,” directed by William Wyler, is a tribute to the crew of the United States Air Force’s 324th Squadron, 91st Heavy Bomber Unit, an airplane more familiarly known as the Memphis Belle. At the beginning of the film, … Continue reading
December 21, 2010
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This cartoon made by Harding College in 1948 warned us against what is happening in this country today. Much of the population wants our government to see to our every need like a mother sees to the needs of her … Continue reading
December 19, 2010
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Much discussion about how Americans can feel free to speak openly without fear. stresses value of cooperation and independence. Most visuals are less than Hollywood-quality, though acceptable for most uses. via YouTube – What It Means To Be an American … Continue reading
December 17, 2010
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YouTube – We Learn About the Telephone I (1965).
