Display of Johnson Quality Homes in John Vanamaker's 'Village of Vision', in New York. Woman and girl look at the model of a modern kitchen in one of the modern house concept models. The models of modern kitchens displayed on a turntable. Designs of kitchens with shelves, refrigerator, tables and chairs.
Display of a model of 'Madison House' in Newark, New Jersey. People look at the design and interiors of a living room. Two old women and a couple observe houses worth $12,500. People observe dinette kept for display from outside a glass window. An official of the U.S. military is amongst the visitors. A modern kitchen design available with the houses. A man inspects the kitchen.
Display of a model of 'Westing House' (Westinghouse) in Newark, New Jersey in the post-war era. People look at the design of an electric kitchen. Modern equipment in the kitchen. Electric refrigerators, grills, stoves, cloths ironer and washing machines. Salesman explains different gadgets as a couple listens to him. He demonstrates working of some of the gadgets. A signboard advertising 'Westing House Combination Kitchen-Laundry'.
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor presented to General Douglas MacArthur by the French Mission in Tokyo, Japan. French honor guards present arms in the honor of MacArthur. Army band musicians play. Inside a hall at the venue General MacArthur talks with General Robert L. Eichelberger and other dignitaries. Mrs. Douglas MacArthur and son watch the event sitting on the terrace of the hall. People take photographs. French General Pechkoff presents General MacArthur the French Legion of Honor. He reviews it. He reviews the honor guards.
Damaged and destroyed city of Hiroshima after the atomic explosion during World War II. Japanese military officers walk through wrecked portion of a park. Officers inspect from a ridge a large area completely destroyed by explosion. Only few remains of buildings can be seen, others completely grounded. Stripped trees stand bare in ground. Damaged bridge partly submerged in water. Destroyed buildings, trees uprooted, rubble and debris. Two completely destroyed building with only the front gate and wall left intact.
Activities of the Atomic Energy Commission officials at Hanford Camp in Richland, Washington. A notice sign at the entrance. Employees arrive in a car. The car is stopped for inspection. Occupants leave the car. Security men check the car. A security man checks an Army truck carrying solciers who show their ID cards. Military equipment. Radar anttennas. Trucks. The American flag on a pole in front of the building.