18431. Western front (20:22)

Date:
1942
Main contributors:
Wilding Picture Productions
Summary:
Begins with a short summary of American attitudes to the War in Europe and how the U.S. underestimated the militaristic tendencies of the Japanese. Argues that the Chinese have been fighting World ...

18433. Western Waterway (29:23)

Date:
1959
Summary:
The Lewis and Clark exploration of the unknown territory acquired by the Louisiana Purchase not only revealed the rich resources of the lands adjourning the Missouri River, but also helped to estab...

18434. Westin, Av (1:18:32)

Date:
August 19, 2003
Main contributors:
Westin, Av
Summary:
Av Westin was an important part of American network television news in the 20th Century. He started with CBS radio in the 1940s and later transitioned to CBS-TV news. He moved to ABC News and helpe...

18435. Westinghouse "Airborne" (01:03)

Date:
1961
Summary:
A narrator explains how a specialized airplane built by Westinghouse is able to broadcast educational television shows to children across Indiana.

18436. Westinghouse Bulb "Henry" (01:02)

Date:
1965
Main contributors:
Westinghouse
Summary:
An advertisement for Westinghouse light bulbs in which a man and a woman are in bed at night. The woman asks the man to turn off the lamp. He tries to turn it off and unplugs the lamp but the light...

18437. Westinghouse Dishwasher (03:59)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Westinghouse
Summary:
An advertisement for Westinghouse appliances including washing machine, stove, dryer, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Advertisements features cast of "I Love Lucy." Ricky appears on screen talking to...

18438. Westinghouse Electric Corp. "Nuclear Navy" (01:31)

Date:
1961
Summary:
A narrator explains how the United States Navy has been utilizing Westinghouse’s nuclear engines in all their nuclear powered ships. The narrator concludes the commercial by reassuring the audience...

18439. Westinghouse Lamps "New Shape Bulb" (01:31)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Westinghouse
Summary:
An advertisement for Westinghouse light bulbs in which Westinghouse spokesperson, Betty Furness, stands in a living room and describes the newly shaped light bulb and ends by saying, "You can be su...

18440. Westinghouse Laundry "Empress" (01:31)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Westinghouse
Summary:
An advertisement for Westinghouse Empress Laundromat and Dryer in which spokesperson, Betty Furness, gives a through description of the compact 25-inch washer machine and dryer. Advertisement start...