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1930s HONOLULU HAWAII TRAVELOGUE U.S. NAVY 27484

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Channel: PeriscopeFilm · 2015 · Education

Made in the era just before WWII, CROSSROADS OF THE PACIFIC shows views of Honolulu and Hawaii as it appeared before the airplane made it a tourist mecca. The film emphasizes the islands' strategic significance and uses the ships of the U.S. Navy, and sailors men on a "Hawaiian cruise" to show off the tropical paradise. A naval gunnery and torpedo firing exercise is seen at the 2 minute mark, followed by a visit to the islands by men and ships. A traditional welcome with leis is seen at the 4 minute mark, although the dames involved do not appear to be natives. A waikiki trolley car is seen at the 4:00 mark, with sailors rushing to the beach and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Surfing and boating is also seen at Diamond Head, with the fleet seen at anchor off the beach.

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1930s HONOLULU HAWAII TRAVELOGUE U.S. NAVY 27484

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