All American News 10 (1945 Original Black & White Film)

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Step back in time with this captivating black and white film from 1945, part of the pioneering All-American news series - the first newsreels crafted specifically for a black audience. Produced during the 1940s and 1950s, these reels aimed to galvanize support among black Americans for the war effort while offering a unique African-American perspective on global and national events. This issue brings to light remarkable segments featuring Saudi Arabian delegates at the United Nations Conference on International Organization (April 25-June 26, 1945), as well as poignant speeches by Henry Stimson on the conclusion of the war in Europe, and George Marshall addressing the ongoing fight in the Pacific. Dive into history and witness pivotal moments through the lens of African American media!

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All American News, I. (1945) All-American news. -05, 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/2018600207

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