Summary

Nation Observes Easter

Source Archive Films by Getty Images
Title: Nation Observes Easter
File Number: DN-202 1 inch
Color: B W
Type: Newsreel
Year: 01/01/1944
Subjects: WWII - Homefront - Easter Services; Cemetery - Arlington; WWII - Military - Women; Mall - Cherry Blossoms; Religion - Ceremonies - Easter; Parade - Easter - St Patrick's Cathedral; WWII - Military - Cadet Nurses;
Description: 02:30:33:18 - 02:31:48:09 B W 1944 04 10 Nation Observes Easter VA, Arlington DC, Washington GA, Ft Benning New York City Gen Marshall places Easter Lillies at Arlington's Tomb of Unknown Soldiers along with Knight Templar members Women military members along Mall under cheery blossoms People enter Saint Patricks also women service members & Easter Parade Cadet nurses attend Others with Easter Lilies at Rockefeller Center 15,000 servicemen & women at Ft Benning dawn service Really tacky backdrop Marshall, General George
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