Soviet forces break through German lines on Eastern front during World War II. An animated map with arrows showing Soviet forces counterattacks against German forces in region from Warsaw and 100km South, to Radom. Soviet artillery and rocket batteries firing. A formation of Soviet Ilyushin II-2 Sturmovik aircraft in flight. Bomb explosions and smoke shrouded battlefield. Soviet artillery fired. Views of burning buildings. Dead German soldiers and wrecked German artillery. Soviet tanks and infantry advance through dense smoke. Heavy Soviet guns fire and resultant explosion in distance. Soviet and Polish soldiers embrace in front of Polish National flag. Polish soldier salutes the flag with two-finger salute.
U.S. President Herbert Hoover and the First Lady Louise Henry Hoover arrive to meet disabled war veterans on the South lawn of the White House. They circulate among and speak to disabled war veterans seated in wheel chairs.The President and Mrs. Hoover speak with disabled veterans, many of whom had lost limbs, as nurses bring them forward in wheel chairs, to meet the President and First Lady. They meet a war veteran lying on a stretcher. A man with crutches meets the President and the First Lady.
Prime Minister (PM) of India, Indira Gandhi visits United States for better understanding and friendship between the two countries. Orchestra plays musical instrument at the formal state dinner hosted by U.S. President Ronald Reagan at the White House. President Reagan speaks about seeking clear understanding between the two countries. He raises his glass to PM Gandhi. PM Gandhi extends thanks for the invitation, hospitality and delightful evening given by President Reagan and first lady of U.S. She raises a toast towards President and speaks to other member of government to join them. A concert on the South Lawn given by the New York Phiharmonic Orchestra conducted by Zubin Mehta. President Reagan thanks Zubin Mehta for the beautiful musical evening. Zubin Mehta, First lady of the United States and PM Indira Gandhi stand beside President Reagan.
Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. View of the Chicago Police Department Headquarters Building (which also contains courtrooms) in the 1100 Block of South State Street. Cars parked in parking area in foreground. Views of Conrad Hilton hotel. People playing tennis and relaxing on park benches in foreground.
Detroit riots, 1967 in Michigan, United States. Interior of South East High School: Briefing session of colonel and staff in a conference room. Planning map in a room. Police personnel seated at desk. Colonel seated in a chair and speaks. Personnel notes down on notepad. One personnel standing beside a blackboard. Sign: Conference room. One personnel records the briefing. Personnel stands beside a wall. Personnel seated at desk. One personnel writes down. Colonel discusses the planning map.
Activities of Allied troops during the invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. A swastika sign on an animated map shows German occupied area in France and as a target for Allied troops to invade. American, Canadian and British troops prepare for the invasion. French soldiers of democracy board boats and leave the shore of England. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and South African Prime Minister Jan Christian Smuts wish luck to Allied troops boarding a landing craft. A map shows Allied landing on Normandy coast. Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers the news about the victory of Allies over Normandy which is broadcast to the French people. A radio operator and towers shown. French people listen to Eisenhower's speech. A man gives the news of Normandy invasion by Allied troops on a microphone. People applaud. Streets in London. People of London read newspapers stating 'Allied invaded in France'. Aircraft on the ground. Airborne paratroops board the aircraft. A general talks to the troops during the airborne operation. The aircraft in flight. Ships underway at sea. The navy and the air force blast Normandy shore positions.
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