All-American News (1945 Original Black & White Film)

Step into history with this captivating black and white film from 1945, part of the groundbreaking All-American News series tailored for a black audience. These pioneering newsreels aimed to rally support for the war effort and provide an African-American viewpoint on global events. Highlights of this issue include segments featuring Private Sidney Walker, better known as the boxer Beau Jack, receiving an education while serving in the Army, coverage of one of FDR's Birthday Balls, annual events to raise money for polio research (potentially one of the last Birthday Balls), war correspondent Fletcher Martin's return to the U.S. after 22 months in the Pacific, and Dr. Roscoe Wheat receiving an award from the Boy Scouts of America, presented by C.A. Liggin. Immerse yourself in these snapshots of achievement, culture, and community.

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All American News, I. (1945) All-American news. -01, no. 1. Alexander, W. D. U., Glucksman, E. M. U. & Barnett, C., prods [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2018600173