1956 - MAAG missions, Basra, Iraq
08:00:18 LS equipment unloaded from freighter by Iraqi dock workers, US ordinance officer checks arrival of military assistance equipment w/ two Iraqi officers in uniform. CU crate w/ sign ”from USA for Mutual Defense” & logo.
08:02:33 LS aerial views Baghdad.
08:02:45 Military Assistance Advisory group officers seated w/ wives & children by swimming pool at the Alwujah Club in Baghdad.
08:03:55 Off-duty army officers play tennis at Alwujah Club.
08:04:35 Family leaving house. Jeep & army trucks thru Baghdad arch & street, past policeman directing traffic.
08:05:02 Mosque & minarets of Kadhiman Mosque.
08:05:18 American army instructor holds class on mobile 40mm anti-aircraft gun for Iraqi soldiers.
08:05:49 Administrative activity in Military Assistance Advisory Group office building in Baghdad. Maj. D.L. Price at desk typing.
08:06:53 LS air views city of Baghdad showing river Euphrates & large bridge. GOOD.
1950s; Middle East; USA military aid.
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1956 - MAAG missions, Basra, Iraq 08:00:18 LS equipment unloaded from freighter by Iraqi dock workers, US ordinance officer checks arrival of military assistance equipment w/ two Iraqi officers in uniform. CU crate w/ sign ”from USA for Mutual Defense” & logo. 08:02:33 LS aerial views Baghdad. 08:02:45 Military Assistance Advisory group officers seated w/ wives & children by swimming pool at the Alwujah Club in Baghdad. 08:03:55 Off-duty army officers play tennis at Alwujah Club. 08:04:35 Family leaving house. Jeep & army trucks thru Baghdad arch & street, past policeman directing traffic. 08:05:02 Mosque & minarets of Kadhiman Mosque. 08:05:18 American army instructor holds class on mobile 40mm anti-aircraft gun for Iraqi soldiers. 08:05:49 Administrative activity in Military Assistance Advisory Group office building in Baghdad. Maj. D.L. Price at desk typing. 08:06:53 LS air views city of Baghdad showing river Euphrates & large bridge. GOOD. 1950s; Middle East; USA military aid.