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VJ Day, Honolulu Hawaii, August 14, 1945
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Posted on 09/27/2011 3:07:52 AM PDT by freejohn
65 Years Ago my Dad shot this film along Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki capturing spontaneous celebrations that broke out upon first hearing news of the Japanese surrender. Kodachrome 16mm film: God Bless Kodachrome, right? I was able to find an outfit (mymovietransfer.com) to do a much superior scan of this footage to what I had previously posted, so I re-did this film and replaced the older version There are more still images from this amazing day, in color, at discoveringhawaii.com
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TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Chit/Chat; History; Military/Veterans
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I stumbled upon this while searching for old films and I thought that I would share it with everyone!
Does anyone remember 16mm film cameras?
Is there true patriotism like this anymore?
Look for the Japanese flag being dragged behind the old 40 something auto! (Sorry to any Japanese Freepers .. No disrespect intended toward you)
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posted on
09/27/2011 3:07:55 AM PDT
by
freejohn
To: freejohn
BTW: The color and video is amazing, considering the time and camera!
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posted on
09/27/2011 3:10:58 AM PDT
by
freejohn
("Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." --- Mark Twain)
To: freejohn
That was a Japanese Army flag, with eight rays, not the sixteen of the Naval ensign. Appropriate.
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posted on
09/27/2011 3:18:17 AM PDT
by
GAB-1955
(I write books, love my wife, serve my nation, and believe in the Resurrection.)
To: GAB-1955
Man .. You have a good eye .. along with invaluable knowledge!
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posted on
09/27/2011 3:20:13 AM PDT
by
freejohn
("Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." --- Mark Twain)
To: GAB-1955
That ‘Man’ in my last post wasn’t meant as disrespectful!
sorry.
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posted on
09/27/2011 3:21:27 AM PDT
by
freejohn
("Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." --- Mark Twain)
To: freejohn
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posted on
09/27/2011 3:26:11 AM PDT
by
jacknhoo
(Luke 12:51. Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
To: freejohn
That was amazing. Thanks for posting.
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posted on
09/27/2011 3:27:22 AM PDT
by
TangoLimaSierra
(To the left the truth looks Right-Wing.)
To: freejohn
Outstanding.....thankyou.
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posted on
09/27/2011 3:29:51 AM PDT
by
Squantos
(Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
To: freejohn; ExTexasRedhead
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posted on
09/27/2011 3:33:52 AM PDT
by
SkyPilot
To: freejohn
Nothing but a big black box.
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posted on
09/27/2011 3:39:33 AM PDT
by
central_va
( I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
To: freejohn
To: freejohn
Can you post a link to the video that actually works?
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posted on
09/27/2011 3:57:53 AM PDT
by
central_va
( I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
To: Lonesome in Massachussets
All I am getting is a big black box. How are you running the video?
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posted on
09/27/2011 3:59:06 AM PDT
by
central_va
( I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
To: freejohn
I have vague memories of V-J Day—I was 5 yrs old at the time.
This film is remarkable——thanks for sharing!
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posted on
09/27/2011 4:02:34 AM PDT
by
basil
(It's time to rid the country of "gun free zones" aka "Killing Fields")
To: central_va
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posted on
09/27/2011 4:09:10 AM PDT
by
sr4402
To: sr4402
Am I right that there is some sound? Jimmy Durante singing "I'll be seeing You"....a most excellent soundtrack for this film.
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posted on
09/27/2011 4:52:43 AM PDT
by
Tainan
(Cogito, Ergo Conservitus.)
To: freejohn
Just spent the last hour and a half watching this clip over and over and then forwarding the link to my mother and my siblings. Remarkable insight into a moment in time from my parent’s generation.
Plus, the woodies are pretty cool...
Thanks tremendously for the post.
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posted on
09/27/2011 5:01:09 AM PDT
by
Hatteras
To: RedMDer
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posted on
09/27/2011 5:01:30 AM PDT
by
RedMDer
(Forward With Confidence!)
To: Hatteras
Just spent the last hour and a half watching this clip over and over and then forwarding the link to my mother and my siblings. Remarkable insight into a moment in time from my parents generation.
Plus, the woodies are pretty cool...
Thanks tremendously for the post.
I hope that they enjoy it as much as I did!
That Durante song in the background .. That's Nostalgia! 8)
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posted on
09/27/2011 5:14:15 AM PDT
by
freejohn
("Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." --- Mark Twain)
To: freejohn
Thanks, we all need to remember the sacrifices our men in uniform made.
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posted on
09/27/2011 5:18:23 AM PDT
by
piroque
(Southern born and Raised,)
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