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President Harry Truman of United States speaks about peaceful uses of atomic energy, following Potsdam Conference.

President Harry S. Truman of United States addresses the United States people after returning home from the Potsdam Conference, during World War II. President sitting at a desk and speaking into a microphone, talks about atom bombs. He says bombs were dropped against those guilty of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and those who have starved and beaten American Prisoners of Wars. Further he says that the atomic bomb has been used to shorten the duration of war, thereby saving numerous lives. He says the U.S. will continue to use the atomic bomb until Japan surrenders. He notes that the United States, Great Britain and Canada have the technology to produce atomic bomb, but that it will not be revealed until means have been found to control the bomb, so as to protect the world from total destruction. He talks of preventing the misuse of atomic power, and the importance of countries using it for the service and betterment of mankind. He describes it as an awful responsibility, and he thanks God that it has come to the United States and not to its enemies, and that the U.S. prays that God will guide it to use atomic power for His ways and His purposes.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1945, August 9
Duration: 2 min 9 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675036327
Prime Minister of United Kingdom Clement Attlee arrives in Washington D.C.

Prime Minister of United Kingdom Clement Attlee arrives at the airport in Washington D.C. He is greeted by dignitaries. Prime Minister Attlee arrives at White House for talk with President Truman relating mainly to atomic bomb control. President Truman pays tribute to those who died in World War at the 'Tomb of the unknown soldier'. Prime Minister Attlee and Prime Minister of Canada Mackenzie King accompany him in the ceremony after which conferences will take place.

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1945, November 13
Duration: 1 min 41 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675041336
Canadian troops reviewed by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, in England, during World War 2.

Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King reviews troops of Canada, in England, during World War II. Prime Minister Mackenzie King speaks to the soldiers. Canadian soldiers prepare to fight against the Germans. Number of Canadian tanks advance on dirt parade ground, passing in review.

Location: United Kingdom
Date: 1945
Duration: 1 min 32 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675043442
UNWCC officers look at a crematorium at the Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, Germany.

UNWCC (United Nations War Crimes Commission) officers visit the Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, Germany towards the end of World War II. Officers including Mr. Oldham from Australia, Mr. Staurvopolos from Greece, Wing Commander Hopkins from Canada, Lieutenant Colonel Hodgson from the US, Commander J. Latta and Lieutenant Prowse of Admiral Stark's staff arrive at the Buchenwald camp. UNWCC officers look at wooden tiers used as berths for the sick of the camp. Officials enter a crematorium.

Location: Weimar Germany
Date: 1945, April 26
Duration: 2 min 14 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675073884
UNWCC officers examine ovens used to burn bodies of inmates at the Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, Germany.

UNWCC (United Nations War Crimes Commission) officers visit the Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, Germany towards the end of World War II. Officers including Mr. Oldham from Australia, Mr. Staurvopolos from Greece, Wing Commander Hopkins from Canada, Lieutenant Colonel Hodgson from the US, Commander J. Latta and Lieutenant Prowse of Admiral Stark's staff arrive at the camp. UNWCC officers examine ovens used for cremation of victims. A pile of dead bodies of Jewish victims. The ovens in which the bodies were burned. Human bones inside an oven. A monument commemorating 51,000 Jews who died in the camp.

Location: Weimar Germany
Date: 1945, April 26
Duration: 1 min 6 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675073885
A large crowd gathers for the opening ceremony of the Trans-Canada Highway and cars drive on the highway in Canada.

Official opening of the Trans-Canada Highway in Canada. A large crowd gathers at Rogers Pass in British Columbia for the opening ceremony of the Trans-Canada Highway. Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and other officials gathered for the ceremony. The highway is officially opened. Mountains in the background. Cars seen driving on the Trans-Canada Highway. View of the roadway, mountains and tunnels on the highway.

Location: Canada
Date: 1962, September 3
Duration: 48 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675071411
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