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Swords Into Plowshares, 1946
About this film
National Archives description: "On the work of the Foreign Liquidation Commission in Italy. Shows devastated Italian cities, masses of surplus trucks and jeeps, cranes, an ox drawn plow, reconstruction in Cassino, and distribution of clothing to civilians. Describes surplus disposal procedures. Shows reconstruction of buildings, bridges, hydro-electric plants, factories, steel mills, and railroads. Army mechanics appraise jeeps and sailors mimeograph a catalog. Italian officials purchase surplus, advertise in newspapers, and open bids. Personages: Commissioner David P. Caulkins." National Archives Identifier: 12016 As always, any error or typo is mine and if you enjoy my uploads or if you intend to make $ or otherwise profit from these files, please consider making a donation to a veteran's charity of your choice and/or Archive.org itself. Thanks.
Directors & creators
United States. Department of State. Office of the Secretary
Subjects
WWII, World War, 1939-1945 -- Italy, United States. -- Office of the Foreign Liquidation Commissioner, World War II: Postwar Issues, World War, 1939-1945, World War II
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