All American News 8 (1945 Original Black & White Film)

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Entertainment Film & Movies Black and white cartoon 1940s animation All-American news black audience African American perspective war effort support Purple Hearts soldiers pianist

Step back in time with this captivating black and white cartoon from 1945! Discover the groundbreaking All-American news, the first newsreels tailored for a black audience. Produced in the 1940s and 1950s, these reels aimed to inspire black Americans to actively participate in and support the war effort while offering a unique African-American perspective on global and national events. Highlights of this issue include segments about two soldiers receiving Purple Hearts, a talented pianist in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Dr. Howard Odum being honored with the Edward Bernays Prize. Immerse yourself in this historical journey!

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All American News, I. (1945) All-American news. -02. Alexander, W. D. U., Glucksman, E. M. U. & Barnett, C., prods [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2018601432

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