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An Oscar statuette earned by Frank Capra’s 1942 documentary “Prelude to War,” the first film in the United States Army Special Services’ seven-picture “Why We Fight” series, was removed from the auction block and returned to the care of the U.S. Army on the evening of (9/3/08).
This is a great American story and an excellent example of the kind of work The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is continuously engaged in, unbeknown to many people across the United States. Handing out pretty gold statues is only a small part of the Academy’s work; the tip of the iceberg!
The 4oth Infantry Division Band played as the Oscar was presented by Academy President Sid Ganis and Academy Executive Director Bruce Davis to US Army Brigadier General Jeffrey E. Phillips in a formal ceremony. The 11th Calvary Regiment Color Guard displayed their flags and rendered full military honors during the event.
