The Franklin D. Roosevelt
Presidential Library and Museum
presents a screening of
GUADALCANAL DIARY (1943)
to commemorate the 75th anniversary
of the Guadalcanal campaign
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Henry A. Wallace Center at the
FDR Presidential Library and Home
Registration required:
HYDE PARK, NY -- The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum presents a screening of
GUADALCANAL DIARY (1943) to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in the Henry A. Wallace Center. GUADALCANAL DIARY recounts the fight of the United States Marines in the Battle of Guadalcanal, which occurred only a year before the movie's release. The screening event will include a special presentation by Library Director Paul Sparrow on the history of the campaign and President Roosevelt's role in its conclusion.
This is a free public event but registration is required. CLICK HERE to register.
GUADALCANAL DIARY (1943)
Synopsis
Filmed just months after the actual allied invasion of Guadalcanal late in 1942, this patriotic feature follows a ragtag group of Marines sent to fight in the South Pacific. As steely Sgt. Malone (Lloyd Nolan), Brooklyn wiseguy Potts (William Bendix) and the teenaged Anderson (Richard Jaeckel) prepare for battle, they are taken aback when they initially meet no resistance. Rattled by stealthy Japanese snipers, the Marines struggle to stay alive as they plan a major offensive against the enemy.
