The U.S. and Swiss hockey teams line up and salute each other with their hockey sticks at the start of the first ice hockey game of the 1948 Winter Olympics, in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The game commences and camera catches much of the skating and scoring activity. At one point, the beautiful mountains and Olympic buildings can be seen in the background. (The game was won by Switzerland, 5 to 4.)
Shows the delegates of League of Nations in the gardens of the permanent offices of the League of Nations, also known as the Palais Wilson (Quai Wilson 47, 1201 Genève, Switzerland), in Geneva, Switzerland. Exterior view of the permanent headquarters of the League of Nations.
Shows Preamble to League of Nations' Covenant and casual atmosphere of League of Nations Headquarters at Palais Wilson (Quai Wilson 47, 1201 Genève, Switzerland) in Geneva, Switzerland. Delegates of the 7th Assembly of the League of Nations meet and greet at the Geneva railway station.
Scenes outside the Salle de la Reformation or Calvinium (Rue du Rhône 65, 1204 Genève, Switzerland) in Geneva, Switzerland just before the annual assembly of the League of Nations. Police on duty at the entrance of the Assembly Hall. A large crowd gathered.
Shows assembly of the League of Nations holding a plenary meeting at the Salle de la Reformation or Calvinium (Rue du Rhône 65, 1204 Genève, Switzerland) in Geneva, Switzerland. President of Assembly Edvard Beneš opens the 7th Assembly of the League. New President of the 7th Assembly Mr. Ninchich addresses the assembly.
Surveys site of new Palace of Nations (8, Av. de la Paix 14, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland) headquarters of the League of Nations under construction in Geneva, Switzerland. Shows flags of member nations fluttering over unfinished roof with town in background.