Friday, June 3, 2011

VJ DAY, Honolulu, Hawaii, August 14, 1945...YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS!...YOU WILL WANT TO SHOW THIS TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!...


VJ Day, Honolulu Hawaii, August 14, 1945 from Richard Sullivan on Vimeo.
Richard Sullivan:
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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I still have tears in my eyes watching such a terrific viewing of joy, especially during these trying days in our country. I remember those times as a member of the "Greatest Generation". I am in great fear at this time for our "Future Generation".
Have forwarded this wonderful V-J video to everyone I know hoping many people "WAKE UP" and unplug their ears.
Thank you so much, Richard Sullivan.

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A wonderful homage to your father and the brave men and women who kept and continue to keep this country safe and free. Thanks for sharing this.
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Wow...thanks for sharing this rare footage of the most Brave Generation! I truly enjoyed it. It was like stepping back in time. What a wonderful tribute to your Dad. God Bless our military and those who made the ultimate sacrifice... 
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WOW!
What a time in history.
Truly is/was the the Greatest Generation. Nothing against the men and women who now serve our country. The apathy and political correctness of our society makes me wonder if our country would be willing (I know we are able) to stand against evil in the world today.
Thank you for a wonderful glimpse of an era that is gone but not forgotten.
 
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1 comment:

  1. That was wonderful! Watching it, I had to remind myself this isn't some Hollywood reenactment; this is REAL!! Thank you for posting this.

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