101 V-J Day Celebrations: Times Square, Washington, London, Moscow, Prime Minister Clement R. Atlee - August 14, 1945 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
101 Franklin Delano Roosevelt: An echo of his speech to thenation - December 9, 1941 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
101 Mayor Fiorello H LaGuardia of New York reads the comicstrips over the radio during the newspaper strike - Jul 1945 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
102 Conflict between Russia and the West: H.V. Kaltenborn - 11/ 6/45, Elmer Davis - 2/3/45, Walter Winchell - 2/17/46 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
102 Winston Churchill delivers his "Iron Curtain" speech at Fulton, Missouri - March 5, 1946 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
102 "Operation Crossroads": In an experimental test, a new type of atom bomb is exploded near Bikini Atoll - June 30, 1946 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
103 Bernard Baruch presents the proposal of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission to the United Nations - June 14, 1946 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
103 Andrei A. Gromyko answers the Baruch proposal for controlof atomic energy - June 19, 1946 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
103 International War Crimes Trial at Nuremberg, Germany / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
103 Lord Justice Lawrence hears pleas of "Not Guilty" from thetop Nazi War Criminals - November 21, 1945 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
103 U.S.Prosecutor Robert H. Jackson - July 26, 1946 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
103 Arthur Gaeth witnesses the hangings of the ten top Nazi War Leaders - October 16, 1946 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
104 Robert Trout reports on the 1946 congressional elections:the Republicans win control of Congress - November 5, 1946 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
104 David E. Lilienthal offers his credo of Democracy before a Congressional committee - February 4, 1947 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
104 "Babe Ruth Day" at Yankee Stadium: The Babe Responds to thetribute - April 27, 1947 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
105 Secretary of State George C. Marshall introduces the"Marshall Plan" at Harvard University commencement - 6/5/47 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
105 Howard Hughes, aircraft builder and motion picture produceris questioned by H. Ferguson, Senate War Sub-Comm. - 8/9/47 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
105 Princess Elizabeth of Great Britain and the Duke of Edinburgh (Lt. Philip Mountbatten) are married in London - 11/20/47 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
105 Prime Minister Jawaharlal of India announces theassassination of Mohandas K. Gandhi - January 30, 1948 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
201 Jan Masaryk in a United Nations Broadcast - Shortly beforehis death on March 10, 1948 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
201 Howard K. Smith reports on Italian elections - 4/20/48 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
201 Jewish State of Israel is born - Shortwave broadcast ofhymn "Hatikvah" from Tel Aviv - May 14, 1948 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
201 James C. Petrillo, president of the American Federation of Musicians, testifies before the House Labor Comm. - 1/21/48 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
202 "Operations Vittles": The Berlin Airlift - Began 6/26/48 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
202 Marshall Tito of Yugoslavia addresses the Third Congress ofthe Peoples Front - In Belgrade / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
202 Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Y. Vishinsky repeatshis charges of "Warmongering" before the U.N. - 9/25/48 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
202 Mrs Franklin Delano Roosevelt rebukes the Russians beforethe U.N. in Paris before the General Assembly / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
203 Whittaker Chambers and Alger Hiss appear before the House Un-American Activitie Committee - August 25, 1948 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
204 GOP Convention: Clare Boothe Luce - 6/21/48, Nominationfor the presidency - 6/24/48, Gov. T.E. Dewey accepts - 6/24 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
204 Dem. Convention: Sen. A.W. Barkley - 7/12/48, Southern Democrats walk out - 7/14/48, Pres. Truman accepts - 7/14/48 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
204 The Progressive Party Convention, Philadelphia: "Friendly Henry Wallace" song, H.Wallace accepts - 7/24/48 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
205 1948 Campaign: President Truman "I work for the Government" Dewey at Hollywood-9/24/48, Truman at Pittsburg-10/23/48 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
205 1948 Campaign (continued): Dewey at Kansas City-10/14/48 Dewey at Chicago-10/26/48, Truman at New York City-10/23/48 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
205 1948 Campaign (continued): In Washington, prior to hisinauguration, Truman interprets H.V. Kaltenborn election eve / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
203 General Dwight D. Eisenhower reaffirms he will not seek apresidential nomination - May 1948 / Edward R. Murrow, Fred W. Friendly.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-3828
Columbia.4261
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York Columbia 1949
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
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United States. Army Air Forces. 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Search this
Extent:
0.05 Cubic feet (1 folder)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Photographs
Date:
November 1944 - December 1945
Summary:
This consists of twenty-six color photographs taken between November 1944 and December 1945 by Frederick J. Poats in India at Panagar Air Base, and in China at Chengkung, Hangchow, Laohwangping, Luichow, Shanghai, and Suichwan.
Scope and Contents:
This group of 26 color photographs were taken by Frederick J. Poats. Aircraft and a few personnel (Poats, Lt. Leroy Price, and some Chinese) are seen in India at Panagar Air Base, and in China at Chengkung, Hangchow, Laohwangping, Luichow, Shanghai, and Suichwan. Two photos show Lockheed P-38 Lightnings of the 449th Fighter Squadron (449FS). Two photos show Poats' North American P-51D Mustang "Lady Marion" (named for his girlfriend, who became his wife after the war). One photo shows a Consolidated F-7A (s/n 42-64102) of the 24th Combat Mapping Squadron. Other aircraft types depicted include: Lockheed F-5E Lightning, Douglas C-54 Skymaster, captured Japanese "Ida" (Tachikawa Ki-36) in Nationalist China markings, Curtiss C-46 Commando, Douglas C-47 Skytrain, and Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt.
Arrangement:
No arrangement.
Biographical / Historical:
Frederick J. Poats joined the 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (118 TRS), 23rd Fighter Group (23 FG), in November 1944. He was stationed in Luliang, China, and assigned to temporary duty assignments with the 26th Fighter Squadron (26 FS) based in Chengkung until the 118 TRS had established themselves at a base in Suichwan, China. Poats was stationed with the 118 TRS from that point on. From World War II's end through mid-December 1945 Poats was involved with ferrying aircraft and materiel for the Chinese government as part of the "Diffenbaugh Project."
Provenance:
Frederick J. Poats, gift, circa 1984, NASM.XXXX.0595
Restrictions:
No restrictions on access
Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
This collection consists of photographs and negatives documenting the aircraft, equipment, operations, and recreational activities in the Malir area. The material includes images of recruit processing at Landhi Field and operations at the Landhi Flexible Gunnery Training Unit, as well as a typed list of special orders and addresses in use.
Biographical / Historical:
Joseph J. Pace was stationed in Malir, India, at the India-Burma Headquarters where he served as photo chief during World War II (1945) and in 1946. Although much of the information from this post was destroyed, Pace salvaged a portion of the photographs and negatives documenting the activities at the post.
General:
NASMrev
Provenance:
Joseph J. Pace, gift, 1989, 1989-0100, Public Domain
Restrictions:
No restrictions on access
Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
This collection consists of approximately 0.73 cubic feet of material relating to Max Trager's service with the 462nd Bombardment Group, 768th Bombardment Squadron in the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater during World War II including photographic material, maps, and military records. The photographs show various aircraft, including a large amount of nose art; photographs of Max Trager as well as other personnel from his unit; scenes of life on base; and scenes from the various countries where they were stationed. The photographs are largely black and white and are of various sizes up to 8 by 10 inches. There is also one folder of color prints and one folder of color slides (some of which are metal mounted). There are also a small amount of negatives in the collection. Aircraft shown in the photographs include the Boeing B-29 Superfortress; North American B-25C Mitchell; Consolidated B-24 Liberator; North American P-51C Mustang; Republic P-47D (F-47D) Thunderbolt; Lockheed P-38L Lightning; and the Curtiss P-40N Warhawk. Named aircraft shown in the photographs include Boeing B-29 Superfortresses Mis-Chief-Mak-Er; Flak Magnet; Thunder Bird; Globe Girdle Myrtle; War Admiral; Hoodlum-House II; Celestial Princess; Musn' Touch It; The Shrike; Phony Express; Memphis Maid; Slave Girl; Global Glamour; Sweet Thing; Celestial Queen; Lady Marge; Fire Belle; Patience Reward; Snuffy; Raidin Maiden II; Sleepy Time Gal; High and Mighty; Mysterious Mistress; Ready Betty; Haulinas; Hellon Wings; Airborn; The Cajun Queen; Draggin' Lady; Lucky Lady; Our Gal; Dream Girl; Winnie II; Nightmare; King Size; Trouble-maker; and Jack's Hack; as well as a Curtiss P-40N Warhawk painted with the skull nose art of the 80th Fighter Group, known as the "Burma Banshees." Numerous unit insignia are also visible. The collection also contains a "Serviceman's Map of the United States" published by Fred Harvey which includes a key to insignia in various branches of service; some of Trager's military records (some are photocopies); a "Taj Mahal Atlas" which Trager marked with routes and notes on various missions; and a "462nd Bombardment Group Hellbird Handbook" featuring information on the various squadrons and some photos from the War. There are also two oversized maps in the collection. One is a U.S. Army Air Forces, Army Map Service Aeronautical Chart showing the Hooghly River region of India with some handwritten notes on it. This map measures approximately 28.75 by 22 inches and dates to circa 1943. The second is a world map, published by the "Geographia" Map Company and measuring approximately 41 by 27 inches, on which Max Trager has marked his travels during his military service.
Biographical / Historical:
Max Trager (1921-2004) was an airplane and engine mechanic who served with the 462nd Bombardment Group, 768th Bombardment Squadron in the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater during World War II. Trager entered active service in September 1942. Trager was initially assigned to the aviation repair depot at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas where he worked on Curtiss-Wright engines. Trager then went to Piardoba Airfield, India by way of North Africa. Trager later served as crew chief for Boeing B-29 Superfortress aircraft flying out of Kiunglai Airfield, China. Trager's final duty station was at West Field, Tinian, Marianas Island before he separated from the military as a sergeant in November 1945.
Provenance:
Stephen M. Trager, 2015, gift
Restrictions:
No restrictions on access.
Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
768th Bombardment Squadron China-Burma-India Theater Photographs and Maps [Trager], Accession 2015-0029, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
This collection contains 88 photographs, primarily of Curtiss P-40 Warhawks, both before and after assembly in Rangoon. There are also photos of the American Volunteer Group, as well as of other aircraft, namely the Bristol Blenheim Bomber, Fleet Model 10, the Douglas DC-3, and several of the Lockheed 10 Electra. Most of the photographs were taken by Pentecost, except for five which are Curtiss-Wright photos simply furnished by Pentecost. There is at least one photograph of Walter Pentecost himself. Only approximately 10 of the photos are dated (1941), and a number of them do not list a location. Most, however, note Rangoon as the location, with some taken in Loiwing, China and its surrounding area.
Biographical / Historical:
Walter W. 'Penny' Pentecost's involvement in the world of aviation spanned the greater part of his lifetime. Following a stint as a barnstormer in the 1920s, Pentecost studied engineering at Purdue University. While working at North American Aviation as an Allison engine specialist, he was hired by the Intercontinent Corporation as an 'advance man' for the American Volunteer Group (a.k.a. the Flying Tigers). He was stationed in Rangoon, Burma between May and November of 1941 to oversee the assembly of approximately 100 Flying Tiger Curtiss P-40 Warhawks that were shipped to that nation for the Flying Tigers' mission to defend the Burma Road. Following this mission, Pentecost was sent to Loiwing, China, where he became involved with locating and refurbishing downed combat aircraft, and rescuing reusable parts that could be used to reconstruct other airplanes. Upon his return to the United States, Pentecost worked as a flight test engineer for combat airplanes, and as a service engineer for the Nike Zeus missile system. He also spent time as a project engineer for the Manned Orbiting Laboratory and assisted with NASA's Sky Lab.
General:
NASMrev
Provenance:
Walter W. Pentecost, gift, 1982, XXXX-0567, unknown
Restrictions:
No restrictions on access
Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
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