All About An Ocean — Reel 2, Part 3 | The Archive Project

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This clip is Reel 2, Part 3 of a 6-part film. Watch from the beginning

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This film describes the Europeans' conquering of the Atlantic Ocean and subsequent settlement in the New World, highlighting the influence of Spanish, French, and English voyagers. Also covered is the engineering that was required to free ocean navigation from dependence on the elements. The film concludes with a look at Westward expansion in America and the onset of global conflict. This is an Occident production, directed by Philippe Brunet and narrated by J.C. Sheers, with commentary by Norman Borisoff.

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Records of the U.S. Information Agency

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Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities

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1982–1999

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3:37

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