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This film focuses on the care and recovery of injured soldiers and cites specific ways in which they are being provided with necessary medical assistance. "Wounded Americans, back from the battlefields and task forces all over the world, are the…

Uses captured Japanese footage to show the horrible conditions American prisoners experienced in enemy camps in the Philippines as a way to raise money through the sale of War Bonds.

This film "is a tune that describes what a wonderful world this will be if you help the Victory Loan and yourself by buying bonds... Only the words [and still drawings] appear on the screen." ("Movie Machine Reviews," Billboard, December 15, 1945,…

Illustrates seemingly minor suggestions and improvements that individuals in various types of workplaces have made to increase production and salvage materials during wartime. This film shows how even just one small adjustment can increase savings…

This film, released after the war, discusses the importance of various secret weapons used throughout the war, such as radar and the atomic bomb. The film emphasizes the development and use of these weapons as being critical to winning the war,…

Asserts that although World War II is over, Americans still have responsibility for their government and veterans of the war. Starts with footage of President Truman declaring the surrender of Japan and Americans celebrating the end of the war. Shows…

Combat footage from the American invasion of Iwo Jima is used to sell War Bonds as part of the 7th War Loan. This 36-day assault resulted in heavy casualties on both sides. However, the successful invasion gave the Allied forces crucial airfields and…

Portrays the actions and successes of the U.S. Navy to maintain the support of the American public. Shows how the war in the Pacific was turning to the American side including footage of the retaking of Guam and warships such as the U.S.S. Washington…

"Beginning with a prologue by Secretary of State Stettinius, who points out that our Government under the leadership of President Roosevelt has been working to avoid future wars, the film proceeds to depict pictorially the incidents which culminated…

Presented as an authentic message from the Japanese people to the American people, this film is actually a fake newsreel designed to counter any views the American moviegoer might have had about the Japanese being a backwards nation. The film employs…