Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. From the U.S. Army's THE BIG PICTURE television series, 1950-1975. The Famous Fourth Infantry Division possesses a proud military history through two World Wars emerging today as a major element of the Strategic Army Corps.
This historical documentary follows the Famous Fourth through its World War One exploits and continues by showing its important role in World War Two as it fought its way across the continent of Europe. With the establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization after World War Two, the Fourth Division assumed a major share in the responsibility of maintaining the peace and security of the free world.
The film ends with a visual analysis of STRAC Fourth's present strength and vital purpose: to be ready to preserve the peace anywhere at any time.
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