U.S. Medal Ceremony 1940

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L/S American flag and troops lined up on parade ground. M/S as woman marches up. C/U's as American officer pins a medal on her. L/S troops lined up on parade ground. C/U woman who has been decorated. M/S as she and...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
61911
Sort Number:
UN 0877 D
Time in/Out:
01:16:06:00 / 01:17:01:00
Canister:
UN 877 D
Film ID:
1969.04
Issue Date:

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