Reel

1st Division Comes Home.

1st Division Comes Home.
Clip: 353528_1_1
Year Shot: 1955 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1608
Original Film: 028-694-03
HD: N/A
Location: New York City
Timecode: 00:44:08 - 00:44:58

Audio is low on screener A rousing welcome for the 1st division, coming home after 13 years hot and cold war service overseas. Docks are jammed with relatives and loved ones, despite broiling heat. Establishing shot - The USNS Upshur pulling into the Brooklyn Army Base . CUS - Soldier smiling. MCUS - Soldiers holding their children accompanied by their wife's. CUS - Soldier holding his little girl in his arms while she sleeps. MCUS - Throngs holding up Welcoming Home signs for their loved ones. ie. Welcome Home Warren, Welcome Home Frank, Welcome Home Joe, and Welcome Home Russ. MCUS - Soldiers disembarking from the ship carrying duffel bags on their shoulders. CUS - Husband and wife hugging and kissing. MCUS - Soldier and his family (wife, kids) disembarking walking down a plank. MCUS - Mother greets her son, his wife and children. Hugging and kissing. CUS - Soldier and girlfriend giving each other a big kiss.