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A 1946 film on Immigration – Reviews the history of immigration to the United States

This video reviews the history of immigration to the United States up to the restrictive law passed in 1924. A dramatized scene in a European steamship office is used to show the economic, political and religious motives for immigration. Contains scenes of Ellis Island and New York City in the early 20th century.

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A 1941 film about Russia stopping Hitler – The Soviets Fight Back

This is a 1941 film about how the Russians stopped the Nazis eastward advance with fierce fighting. Russian footage with English narration.

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