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

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Step into history with this captivating black and white film from 1945, a 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 African-American artist Selma Burke, the retirement of Wilmington, Delaware City Councilman John O. Hopkins, Negro League baseball owner and businessman William "Gus" Greenlee signing pitcher Willie Pope, the vibrant African-American beach resort of Seaview Beach and Amusement Park in Virginia, and soldiers at a rest camp in India. Immerse yourself in these snapshots of achievement, culture, and community.

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All American News, I. (1945) All-American news. -07, 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/2018600172

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