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Post-WWII - 1945, USA Homefront: Millions Flock To See Hero Ships In US

Reel Number: 220480-19

Color: Black and White

Sound: SD

Year / Date: 1945,1940s

Country: USA

Location: New York City,NYC

TC Begins: 03:26:47

TC Ends: 03:28:47

Duration: 00:02:00

Post-WWII - 1945, USA Homefront: Navy Day Activities & Sailors On Shore Leave Intertitle: Millions Flock To See Hero Ships In US. 03:26:47 Navy Day w/ battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) docked; crowds coming & going on gangways. Large gun barrels raised & lowered. Crowd viewing spot where Japan’s surrender was signed w/ sailor polishing plaque, CU of plaque. 03:27:16 Interitle: Memorial Services. Sailors aboard destroyer USS Laub (DD-613) beneath bridge in East River of New York City harbor w/ wreaths to honor sailors who died at sea. Chaplain’s flag raised & US flag lowered to half-mast. Officers salute as taps is bugled; wreaths into water, mothers crying. CU floating wreath. 03:27:41 Intertitle: USS Enterprise (CV-6). Crowds on docks visiting naval ships, up gangplank & on aircraft carrier deck. Children on turning anti-aircraft guns; CU kids watching. 03:28:06 Intertitle: Sailors... Sailor walking in park w/ two girls; sit on bench. Passing sailors lift / tip hats to girls on bench w/ sailor & they laugh. Flirting. Sailor & girl on horseback in Central Park. Sailor on rowboat w/ wife & child. Girl & sailor rows; sailor snoozes / naps. MS 3 sailors & girls kissing on grass. Post-WW2; Military Remembrance Ceremonies; Gags; NYC; 1940s;

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