Who Are the People of America?

1953 · Prelinger Archives · 10 minutes · 132 shots · Black and white

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Title card "Who Are the People of America?" Coronet Instructional Films MCMLIII.
0:00.0–0:01.3 (1.3 s) · shot 5312
Busy city street scene with pedestrians walking on sidewalk and cars passing.
0:01.3–0:02.3 (1.0 s) · shot 5313
Close-up of a woman in a light-colored coat walking down a city street.
0:02.3–0:05.1 (2.8 s) · shot 5314
Group of three people, two women and a man, walking together outdoors.
0:05.1–0:09.1 (4.0 s) · shot 5315
Men walking across an industrial bridge structure outdoors during the day.
0:09.1–0:16.3 (7.2 s) · shot 5316
Large crowd of people moving through an outdoor urban plaza or square.
0:16.3–0:19.1 (2.8 s) · shot 5317
Group of children and a woman gathered outdoors near a chain-link fence.
0:19.1–0:22.6 (3.5 s) · shot 5318
Four teenagers, three boys and one girl, standing outside together chatting.
0:22.6–0:24.4 (1.8 s) · shot 5319
Children playing jump rope outdoors in a residential area during daytime.
0:24.4–0:28.7 (4.3 s) · shot 5320
Young boy wearing a striped t-shirt outdoors, looking sideways and eating.
0:28.7–0:31.4 (2.6 s) · shot 5321
Young man standing outdoors looking down, followed by three young boys together.
0:31.4–0:36.5 (5.1 s) · shot 5322
Close-up of a toddler crying with mouth open wide indoors or in shadow.
0:36.5–0:38.3 (1.8 s) · shot 5323
Indigenous woman and child looking forward, followed by a toddler playing with blocks.
0:38.3–0:43.3 (5.0 s) · shot 5324
Shirtless man working with a rustic outdoor water pump or washing apparatus.
0:43.3–0:45.5 (2.2 s) · shot 5325
Older man and a young girl playing a game of checkers indoors at table.
0:45.5–0:49.5 (4.0 s) · shot 5326
Elderly woman wearing glasses seated in a chair against a dark background.
0:49.5–0:51.8 (2.2 s) · shot 5327
Close-up of an elderly man with weathered face looking toward the camera.
0:51.8–0:57.8 (6.0 s) · shot 5328
Elderly man looking sideways, followed by a smiling man wearing a straw hat.
0:57.8–1:00.3 (2.6 s) · shot 5329
Man walking on a dirt path, followed by a man and child on tractor.
1:00.3–1:06.0 (5.7 s) · shot 5330
Middle-aged woman speaking, followed by a middle-aged man smiling indoors.
1:06.0–1:09.8 (3.8 s) · shot 5331
Man wearing a straw cowboy hat looking sideways in profile view outdoors.
1:09.8–1:11.7 (1.9 s) · shot 5332
Man working in a dimly lit indoor workshop environment with tools.
1:11.7–1:17.5 (5.8 s) · shot 5333
Man wearing a medical head mirror examining something in an office.
1:17.5–1:19.3 (1.8 s) · shot 5334
Man wearing a uniform cap and bow tie smiling slightly indoors.
1:19.3–1:21.3 (2.1 s) · shot 5335
A man in uniform wearing a cap stands outdoors near equipment, looking upwards.
1:21.3–1:23.3 (1.9 s) · shot 5336
A smiling man in a light shirt and cap stands outside against a tree background.
1:23.3–1:27.7 (4.4 s) · shot 5337
A large crowd of people outdoors, including several individuals wearing hats.
1:27.7–1:42.0 (14.3 s) · shot 5338
Ocean waves crashing against dark rocky shorelines under daylight.
1:42.0–1:47.7 (5.8 s) · shot 5339
Historical illustration depicting explorers with flags and armor outdoors.
1:47.7–1:51.0 (3.3 s) · shot 5340
Historical illustration of a figure standing on a rocky cliff overlooking water.
1:51.0–1:52.7 (1.7 s) · shot 5341
Historical illustration showing figures interacting in a lush outdoor landscape.
1:52.7–1:55.8 (3.1 s) · shot 5342
Historical illustration of a figure in period attire next to a globe and table.
1:55.8–1:58.6 (2.8 s) · shot 5343
Historical illustration of explorers and indigenous people interacting outdoors.
1:58.6–2:02.4 (3.8 s) · shot 5344
Historical painting of multiple sailing ships on calm water during daytime.
2:02.4–2:05.4 (3.0 s) · shot 5345
Ocean waves powerfully crashing against large dark rocks near the shore.
2:05.4–2:10.1 (4.7 s) · shot 5346
A waving historical flag featuring lions and towers set against a dark landscape.
2:10.1–2:18.0 (7.9 s) · shot 5347
A waving flag with cross symbols and text set against a dark landscape.
2:18.0–2:27.9 (9.9 s) · shot 5348
A waving flag transitioning to a historical scene of people outside a building.
2:27.9–2:31.3 (3.3 s) · shot 5349
People in colonial-era attire walking near a traditional thatched-roof cottage.
2:31.3–2:35.9 (4.7 s) · shot 5350
A group of people in historical clothing walking together along a path.
2:35.9–2:43.8 (7.9 s) · shot 5351
People in historical attire walking up steps toward a large building entrance.
2:43.8–2:47.0 (3.2 s) · shot 5352
Men in period clothing seated around a table indoors with candles lit.
2:47.0–2:51.5 (4.5 s) · shot 5353
A statue of a historical figure holding a rifle outdoors against the sky.
2:51.5–2:57.1 (5.6 s) · shot 5354
A circular portrait of a military officer in uniform from the 18th century.
2:57.1–2:59.3 (2.1 s) · shot 5355
A circular portrait of a historical military leader in uniform.
2:59.3–3:02.3 (3.0 s) · shot 5356
Circular portraits of historical military figures and officers in uniform.
3:02.3–3:08.7 (6.5 s) · shot 5357
Historical illustration of an army marching with flags along a tree-lined path.
3:08.7–3:11.6 (2.9 s) · shot 5358
Historical painting of seated and standing men in formal attire around a table.
3:11.6–3:17.0 (5.3 s) · shot 5359
Portrait of a historical explorer in period attire against a textured dark background.
3:17.0–3:18.8 (1.8 s) · shot 5360
A statue of a historical figure in a cloak and hat outdoors with trees.
3:18.8–3:20.3 (1.5 s) · shot 5361
A statue of a soldier with a rifle standing on a pedestal outdoors.
3:20.3–3:22.2 (1.9 s) · shot 5362
Portrait of a historical founding father figure against a dark background.
3:22.2–3:27.3 (5.0 s) · shot 5363
Animated map of North America showing the expansion of territory eastward.
3:27.3–3:54.9 (27.6 s) · shot 5364 · animation
Animated map of the world showing geographical regions and colonial expansion.
3:54.9–3:58.5 (3.6 s) · shot 5365 · animation
Animated map showing migration arrows and land connections across the Atlantic Ocean.
3:58.5–4:16.0 (17.5 s) · shot 5366 · animation
Animated map showing the globe and geographical regions across the Pacific basin.
4:16.0–4:19.0 (3.0 s) · shot 5367 · animation
Animated map highlighting China and showing migration lines stretching across the Pacific.
4:19.0–4:25.2 (6.2 s) · shot 5368 · animation
Animated map of North America showing expanding trade and movement routes.
4:25.2–4:30.0 (4.8 s) · shot 5369 · animation
Animated map of the United States covered in crisscrossing vertical migration lines.
4:30.0–4:35.5 (5.5 s) · shot 5370 · animation
Animated map of the United States with a glowing overlay spreading across the country.
4:35.5–4:37.6 (2.1 s) · shot 5371 · animation
Farm workers harvesting crops in a field near a white farmhouse.
4:37.6–4:42.9 (5.3 s) · shot 5372
A large two-story plantation house with white columns and a second-floor balcony.
4:42.9–4:48.3 (5.3 s) · shot 5373
A quiet rural field with tall grass and a dense treeline in the background.
4:48.3–4:53.0 (4.8 s) · shot 5374
A freshly plowed agricultural field with rich soil and distant trees.
4:53.0–4:56.1 (3.1 s) · shot 5375
A suburban house with trees transitioning into an animated map overlay.
4:56.1–5:00.8 (4.7 s) · shot 5376
Animated map of the United States with migration lines transitioning to a glowing overlay.
5:00.8–5:04.6 (3.9 s) · shot 5377 · animation
A busy railroad yard with steam locomotives and parallel train tracks.
5:04.6–5:08.9 (4.3 s) · shot 5378
Animated map of the United States filled with shifting vertical migration stripes.
5:08.9–5:13.3 (4.3 s) · shot 5379 · animation
Animated map of North America showing dots appearing representing cities or settlements.
5:13.3–5:21.3 (8.0 s) · shot 5380 · animation
Animated map of Europe showing expanding borders and regional territories.
5:21.3–5:34.3 (13.0 s) · shot 5381 · animation
Animated map showing a glowing path connecting Europe and North America across the ocean.
5:34.3–5:42.6 (8.4 s) · shot 5382 · animation
Industrial workers in a foundry stirring molten metal with sparks flying.
5:42.6–5:47.9 (5.2 s) · shot 5383
Road construction, workers hammering stakes into the ground, vintage machinery
5:47.9–5:50.8 (2.9 s) · shot 5384
Workers loading materials onto a flatbed railway car at an industrial site
5:50.8–5:55.3 (4.5 s) · shot 5385
Industrial workers welding metal structures on a building facade under construction
5:55.3–6:03.5 (8.2 s) · shot 5386
A vintage bulldozer pushing dirt in an open field, agricultural or construction work
6:03.5–6:06.0 (2.6 s) · shot 5387
Road maintenance workers with tools near a highway with moving cars
6:06.0–6:12.0 (6.0 s) · shot 5388
Map of North and South America on a dark background, geography animation
6:12.0–6:14.5 (2.5 s) · shot 5389 · animation
Map of North and South America with animated white diagonal stripes overlaid
6:14.5–6:26.5 (12.0 s) · shot 5390 · animation
Map of the world with animated white graphic rays expanding outward from Europe
6:26.5–6:29.4 (2.9 s) · shot 5391 · animation
Map of the world showing animated white migration routes crossing oceans
6:29.4–6:32.7 (3.2 s) · shot 5392 · animation
Traditional Chinese architectural structure, tiered pagoda roof against dark sky
6:32.7–6:35.9 (3.2 s) · shot 5393
Classic colonial or mission style building exterior with arched covered porch
6:35.9–6:39.9 (4.0 s) · shot 5394
Historic multi-story building facade partially obscured by leafy trees
6:39.9–6:43.2 (3.3 s) · shot 5395
Busy city street lined with tall buildings, lion statues, and American flags
6:43.2–6:48.7 (5.5 s) · shot 5396
People playing baseball on a grassy field, vintage sports scene
6:48.7–6:57.4 (8.6 s) · shot 5397
Person practicing tennis strokes on a court with wire fence backdrop
6:57.4–7:01.2 (3.8 s) · shot 5398
Person walking outdoors in a winter park with bare trees and snow on the ground
7:01.2–7:05.0 (3.8 s) · shot 5399
Woman eating a meal at a kitchen table with a stove in the background
7:05.0–7:08.8 (3.7 s) · shot 5400
Hands opening a can of chili con beans using a wall-mounted can opener
7:08.8–7:11.5 (2.8 s) · shot 5401
Pot of boiling water on a stove with corn cobs being added
7:11.5–7:15.7 (4.2 s) · shot 5402
Boy and girl sitting together and looking down at a book on a desk
7:15.7–7:18.7 (3.0 s) · shot 5403
Two women standing outside a storefront window display of mannequins
7:18.7–7:21.3 (2.6 s) · shot 5404
Open classic literature books showing title pages and illustrations: Canterbury Tales, Rubáiyát, Divine Comedy
7:21.3–7:27.1 (5.8 s) · shot 5405
Open classic literature books showing title pages: The Three Musketeers, Gulliver's Travels
7:27.1–7:32.6 (5.5 s) · shot 5406
Open book displaying illustrations and title page of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
7:32.6–7:37.2 (4.6 s) · shot 5407
Skyscraper exterior view against a bright sky, mid-20th-century urban architecture.
7:37.2–7:43.5 (6.3 s) · shot 5408
Band performing on a stage with singers, musicians, and a piano.
7:43.5–7:48.7 (5.2 s) · shot 5409
Couple standing outside a building entrance beneath a marquee light display.
7:48.7–7:50.4 (1.7 s) · shot 5410
Close-up of a vintage jukebox glowing in a dark room.
7:50.4–7:51.9 (1.5 s) · shot 5411
Young boy eating an ice cream cone indoors.
7:51.9–7:54.9 (3.0 s) · shot 5412
Hands grilling sausages on an outdoor barbecue grill.
7:54.9–7:56.4 (1.5 s) · shot 5413
Girl holding up a drawing of a house outdoors.
7:56.4–8:02.9 (6.5 s) · shot 5414
Children presenting a wrapped gift box to a woman indoors.
8:02.9–8:13.8 (10.8 s) · shot 5415
Infant lying down and looking towards the side.
8:13.8–8:18.2 (4.4 s) · shot 5416
Children walking out of a school building entrance.
8:18.2–8:21.1 (2.9 s) · shot 5417
Children playing on a merry-go-round playground ride.
8:21.1–8:23.0 (1.9 s) · shot 5418
Students in a classroom setting during a lecture or presentation.
8:23.0–8:27.8 (4.8 s) · shot 5419
Two people raising an American flag on a flagpole outside.
8:27.8–8:33.5 (5.7 s) · shot 5420
Crowd of children standing together outdoors during a school event.
8:33.5–8:36.7 (3.2 s) · shot 5421
American flag waving in the wind on a flagpole.
8:36.7–8:39.2 (2.5 s) · shot 5422
People working at desks in an office environment with typewriters.
8:39.2–8:42.9 (3.7 s) · shot 5423
Crowd of people walking outside near buildings and flags.
8:42.9–8:48.8 (5.9 s) · shot 5424
Exterior view of the United States Capitol building illuminated.
8:48.8–8:54.6 (5.8 s) · shot 5425
Men gathered around an office desk discussing documents.
8:54.6–8:56.7 (2.1 s) · shot 5426
Men in a campaign headquarters setting with political posters.
8:56.7–8:58.9 (2.2 s) · shot 5427
Farmer driving a tractor harvesting crops in a field.
8:58.9–9:03.0 (4.1 s) · shot 5428
People walking along a city sidewalk past storefronts.
9:03.0–9:06.0 (3.0 s) · shot 5429
Man standing and speaking at a podium before an audience.
9:06.0–9:10.8 (4.8 s) · shot 5430
Man standing by a podium giving a presentation indoors.
9:10.8–9:14.3 (3.6 s) · shot 5431
Woman standing indoors near a dark stove/fireplace in a room with patterned wallpaper.
9:14.3–9:16.0 (1.7 s) · shot 5432
Historic stone church tower and building exterior with bare trees under a cloudy sky.
9:16.0–9:19.8 (3.8 s) · shot 5433
Historic church building with a steeple and bare trees against a bright sky.
9:19.8–9:24.0 (4.2 s) · shot 5434
White colonial-style church building with columns and trees in front.
9:24.0–9:26.4 (2.4 s) · shot 5435
Man driving a tractor through a field.
9:26.4–9:29.5 (3.1 s) · shot 5436
Flat agricultural landscape with fields and hills in the background.
9:29.5–9:32.8 (3.3 s) · shot 5437
Busy city street scene with cars, buses, and pedestrians in traffic.
9:32.8–9:39.2 (6.3 s) · shot 5438
Map of the Americas with animated white lines showing routes or connections.
9:39.2–9:46.2 (7.0 s) · shot 5439
Large crowd of diverse people gathered outdoors, viewed from above through a map overlay.
9:46.2–9:54.9 (8.6 s) · shot 5440
Dense crowd of people outdoors, overlaid with a silhouette of a map.
9:54.9–9:57.0 (2.1 s) · shot 5441
Large crowd of people looking toward the camera outdoors.
9:57.0–9:59.3 (2.3 s) · shot 5442
Black title card with white text reading "THE END".
9:59.3–10:06.2 (6.9 s) · shot 5443

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