The Universal Newsreel: The Forties
Universal newsreel unit
1940–1949 · twice weekly · Universal Newsreel
214 EpisodesFortnightlyPGSince 1940
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- 1. Washington DC · 13 May 1940
- 2. America Not Secure Against Brute Force Says Cordell Hull · 15 May 1940
- 3. FDR Asks Billion For Nat'l Defense And 50,000 Planes · 20 May 1940
Washington DC
13 May 1940 · 3 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1940-05-13. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974; public domain.
America Not Secure Against Brute Force Says Cordell Hull
15 May 1940 · 0 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1940-05-15. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974; public domain.
FDR Asks Billion For Nat'l Defense And 50,000 Planes
20 May 1940 · 1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1940-05-20. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974; public domain.
Mrs. F.D.R. In Red Cross Appeal
22 May 1940 · 0 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1940-05-22. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974; public domain.
F.D.R. Warns of Fifth Column
27 May 1940 · 1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1940-05-27. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974; public domain.
Gen. Pershing Urges U.S. Rush Planes, Arms To The Allies
10 Jun 1940 · 1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1940-06-10. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974; public domain.
U.S. To Aid Allies Says FDR After Fascist 'Back-Stab'
10 Jun 1940 · 1 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1940-06-10. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974; public domain.
Queen Lauds 'Soldierettes'
19 Jun 1940 · 0 min
Universal Newsreel, released 1940-06-19. Donated to the National Archives by Universal in 1974; public domain.
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