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Post-WWII - 1945, US Government Recruiting Film: In War And Peace

Reel Number: 220480-35

Color: Black and White

Sound: SD

Year / Date: 1945,1940s

Country: USA

Location: New York City,NYC

TC Begins: 03:49:14

TC Ends: 03:50:53

Duration: 00:01:39

Post-WWII - 1945, US Government Recruiting Film Intertitle: In War And Peace Sergeant Hulon B. Whittington in New York City walking down street, salutes. CU Congressional Medal of Honor on GI’s chest. 03:49:47 WW2 ground battle footage incl. tanks w/ VO describing Whittington’s exploit leading his platoon after leader was killed. 03:50:16 Whittington explains to reporter, SOF that he’s staying in the army because he’s financially better off, then says to camera that one should stay in the army to keep the peace. “I figure we’ve won the peace & we’ve got to keep it; its up to guys like you to do it. The regular Army is a darned good career for any fellow & now the Army is a job for you too. So what do you say fellows, think it over & then talk it over at the nearest recruiting station”. Post-WW2; 1940s; Hero; Award;

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