The United States Service Bands(1943)
This patriotic wartime short showcases the service bands of the U.S. Army, Army Air Force, Marines, and Navy.
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This patriotic wartime short showcases the service bands of the U.S. Army, Army Air Force, Marines, and Navy.
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1943-01-01
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