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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Thank you for posting this! You can “feel” the joy and happiness while watching! Very powerful and beautiful!!
Thanks for filling a gap in our collective memory and a reminder of who we are..
The producer of this video did a really excellent job adding sound in the post-production.
“I’ll Be Seeing You” was a beautiful touch.
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Enjoy!!
This series had some personal significance, since Sledge grew up in Mobile with my 91 year old uncle. Now I've just gotta finish reading "With the Old Breed".
This video is about what America use to be and I’m afraid that it will never be again!
Political Correctness, Affirmative Action, Marxist-Muslim in the White House .. Over-Run with Illegals who care Nothing about America or it’s history .. I pray not but .. It may be too much and too late to ever return to a time like that! 8(
Thank you for posting this. It reminds me of my parents and what they accomplished.
Must see great video.
I didn’t do nuttin’. Do you have a firewall (like at work) that blocks certain content? I just tossed in a “wow” to show my gratitude, wanted to encourage that kind of post.
Excellent! Thank you!
AND WE THREW IT ALL AWAY
Thank you so much for the ping!
For all I know my future dad is in that film. Even if not, it is heartening to see the happiness and celebrations. Born a few years later, I wasn’t there but this film makes me feel I was.
Those were the days.
Must see great video.
You’re very welcome. It reminds me of my parents and that is always a good thing. :)
Honolulu was one beautiful city before it got ruined with all of the high rises.
Thanks for the ping!!
Great video!!
None taken! I thought it was a fantastic movie.
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