GENS PATTON AND DOOLITTLE IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Part 1

Description

Summary: MCUs, continuation of Gen George S Patton's speech at rally. The general states in conclusion, "You must not sell short the Air Forces, the Ground Force, and the Navy... In closing I wish to thank the mayor and the committee for a most magnificent spectacle, and join me in saluting Gen Doolittle and the members of the Third Army who are behind me and have always been behind me". Pan of thousands of lights in crowded grandstand as voice of Jack Benny is heard eulogizing servicemen. The following is silent: Gen Patton followed by Gen James H Doolittle and others get out of plane as photographers take their pictures. MS, through heads of crowd, Gen Patton and his wife, standing in front of plane. Trucking shot, Gens Patton and Doolittle with aide walking away from plane. (Shaky in spots). FS, the two generals review Honor Guard. (Shaky). Army cars bearing notables and party leaving field.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities