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Infantry Weapons and Their Effect 1943 US Army Training Film TF7-1266

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Demonstrates weapons and ammunition used by the US infantry in World War II.


Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalizati...

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Folgers Instant Coffee Commercial No. 3: "Honey, your coffee just doesn't taste any good!" (Mr. MacGregor) ~ 1965 Folgers

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Husband says Suzy Homemaker's coffee is lousy, even on their wedding anniversary.


Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clip...

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Farriers: "Horse Shoers" 1960 AFL-CIO; Racing Horse Shoes and Shoers

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The work of racing horse shoers at a race track is shown.


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

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American Workers From Dawn to Sunset 1937 Chevrolet Division, General Motors


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THIS PICTURE MAKES VIVID THE LIVES OF THE MEN & WOMEN WHO BUILD THE MODERN AUTOMOBILE. IT SHOWS THEM IN THE MORNING ON THEIR WAY TO WORK, AT WORK IN THE PLANTS & OFFICES, IN THE MARKET PLACES SHOPPING, & AT HOME IN THE PLEASANT EVENING HOURS.


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to re...

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Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) 1994 (Apollo 11 25th Anniversary) NASA

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Originally a public domain film from the National Archives or Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equaliz...

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Chicken, Turkey, Duck & Goose Farming: "Poultry on the Farm" 1937 ERPI

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Describes the types of poultry & poultry farming, and includes the incubation and hatching of an egg.


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

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The Night Sky Episode 2: "A Binocular Tour" 1993 NASA - JPL Amateur Astronomy Guide

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Binoculars are widely used by amateur astronomers; their wide field of view makes them useful for comet and supernova seeking (giant binoculars) and general observation (portable binoculars)...


Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video n...

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WWII: "The Battle of the Bulge" 1958 US Army; The Big Picture TV-413

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STORY OF AMERICA'S WINTER SOLDIER THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTRY FROM VALLEY FORGE TO THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE.


Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

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The Stack: "Assembling Apollo" ~ 1966 NASA Project Apollo Digest

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The stack: the three-stage launch vehicle, Saturn V, topped by its payload, the Apollo spacecraft.


Originally a public domain film from NASA, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normaliza...

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Seattle, Portland, SF, LA, San Diego: "Trading Centers of the Pacific Coast" 1947 Coronet Instructional Films

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BEGINNING WITH ANIMATED MAP & FOLLOWING WITH LIVE ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY OF SEATTLE, PORTLAND, SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES, & SAN DIEGO ILLUSTRATES COMPONENTS THAT MAKE SMALL TRADING POST GROW INTO LARGE TRADING CITY.


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corr...

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Aerobatics: "Acrobatics" 1943 US Army Air Forces Pilot Training Film TF1-505

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"Describes the fundamental techniques and common errors in such maneuvers as simple loop, half roll, reverse, Immelmann, snap roll, slow roll, and vertical reverse... how-to guide for instruction in some of the basic aerobatic moves: loops, rolls, spins, etc."


Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with...

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Apollo 4 Saturn V Test: "The Giant Step" 1966 NASA; Aeronautics & Space Report

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Apollo 4 was the first unmanned test of the Saturn V launch vehicle for Project Apollo. It was an "all up" test, all three stages S-IC, S-II, and S-IVB, were tested in the same flight. The mission was also known as SA-501, Apollo-Saturn 501, or AS-501. The J-2 engine of the S-IVB 3rd stage was shut down after the stage entered orbit, then restarted in flight to simulate trans-lunar i...

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Coaxial 1940 Western Electric - Bell Laboratories; American Telephone & Telegraph Long Distance Tech

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'COAXIAL - Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc. On the value and principles of the coaxial cable. Explains how the coaxial carries many conversations at once and how calls over long distances are amplified by repeater stations. Shows details in the manufacture of coaxial cable. The first commercial stretch of cable is laid between Stevens Point, Wisc., and Minneapolis, Minn.'


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The Eyes and Their Care: An Introduction 1941 ERPI Classroom Films

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'Uses animated drawings to explain the physiology of sight. Shows how certain defects can be corrected with glasses. Includes rules for care of the eyes.'


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mil...

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Project Apollo Mission Highlights ~ 1966 NASA Apollo Digest

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Animated depiction of a typical Project Apollo moon landing mission demonstrating the Lunar Obit Rendezvous method.


Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume no...

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First Manned Lunar Spaceflight: "Debrief: Apollo 8" 1969 NASA narrated by Burgess Meredith


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"The story of man's first journey into orbit around the moon, with comments on the significance of the flight by several prominent Americans. Includes photographs of the lunar surface, Earth seen from the Moon, and activities of the astronauts."


Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the...

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US Economy: "Meet King Joe" 1949 Harding College; Animated Cartoon on Free Enterprise

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'Presents "King Joe" as the average American working man who, by virtue of his high wages and short hours, is king of the world's workers.' Cartoon animation produced by John Sutherland Productions.


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass br...

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Folgers Coffee Commercial No. 4 "Mrs. Olson Saves the Show" 1965+ Folgers

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Mrs. Olson tells how to make good coffee.


Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the...

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Northrop P-61 Black Widow: "Flying the P-61 Series Airplane" 1944 USAAF Pilot Training Film TF1-3439

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The World War II Northrop P-61 "Black Widow" night fighter, the first aircraft designed to use radar carried a remotely controlled 4 x 50 caliber machine gun turret and four 20mm cannon.


Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise re...

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Air Assault in Vietnam: "The Army Air Mobility Team" 1969 US Army; The Big Picture TV-752


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DEMONSTRATES HOW AIR MOBILITY ENABLES UNITS AND SUPPLIES TO BE IMMEDIATELY RESPONSIVE TO NEEDS OF COMBAT OPERATIONS IN THE DIFFICULT TERRAIN OF SOUTHEAST ASIA.


Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied....

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Project Apollo Digest: "Testing Apollo" ~ 1966 NASA

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How Apollo spacecraft and Saturn launch vehicles were tested before flight.


Originally a public domain film from the National Archives or Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

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Tobacco and the Human Body 1954 Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

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Originally a public domain film from the National Archives or Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equaliz...

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Technicolor for Industrial Films 1949 Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation

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'Technicolor motion pictures in full, natural color are available for use in the industrial motion picture field using the same skilled personnel, facilities and processing as are used in Technicolor studio features...'


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corre...

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PsyWar Ops in Korea: "Truth is Our Defense" 1951 US Army; The Big Picture TV-206

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'This is the story of the Army's Psychological Warfare activities in the Far East Command, primarily as a tactical weapon in Korea. We augment the effectiveness of our combat forces with the potent weapon of words. Through leaflets, shot by artillery shells or dropped from planes; through radio news and dramatic programs from the U.N. radio in Tokyo and the mobile radio stations in K...

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Project Apollo Digest: "Guidance and Navigation" ~ 1966 NASA


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Originally a public domain film from the National Archives or Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and...

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Space Race Summary: Mercury, Gemini, Apollo ~ 2000 NASA Film JSC-1030r

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Moon race summary shows narrated historical film clips from NASA projects. Scenes include launches, on-orbit activities, and splashdowns.


Originally a public domain film from NASA, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

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Project Apollo Digest: "The Lunar Module" ~ 1967 NASA Moon Landing Vehicle Overview

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Overview of the Lunar Module, the Apollo program Moon landing spacecraft.


Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping red...

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Dial Telephones: "How to Use the Dial Phone" 1927 AT&T

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'Instructional film on use of the dial telephone, produced for showing in the Fresno, California market.'


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.


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Project Apollo Digest: "The Command Module" ~ 1967 NASA


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Overview of the Command Module, the Apollo program Moon landing mothership.


Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction,...

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Hay Farming: "Grass Is Gold" ~ 1949 Allis-Chalmers Tractor Division

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Film advising farmers on how to improve grass yields and make the hay more tasty for their livestock


Originally a public domain film from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

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