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Recovery and improved economic conditions during the beginning of the Marshall Plan in Europe.
A documentary 'The Years of Decision' reviews the beginning of the Marshall Plan in response to recovery needs of the European people following World War 2. Busy streets and sidewalks filled with pedestrians in London as people walk in the city. Double decker buses and other vehicles driving past on a road in the background. People in France walking on streets of city, sitting in cafes, and buying food, produce, textiles and other items from market vendors with stalls and carts. Men and women buy things from shops. Scene changes to the Netherlands, with many men riding bicycles arriving or departing work at Heineken Brewery in Amsterdam (Heineken Brouwerij on Stadhouderskade). The Dutch words “Stoom Bierbrouwerij” (Steam Brewery) are seen on the building. A Dutch man in a textile factory works at a weaving machine. Scene changes to a coal mine area in the United Kingdom. British coal miners sitting in a train headed into a mine. A worker at the Fiat factory in Turin, Italy measures a small steel part used in manufacturing cars. Cattle on a farm walk near barns. A French farmer in France driving a tractor.
Streetcar on road and large poster of Yugoslavian Prime Minister Josip Broz Tito in Belgrade, Eastern European politician speaks in rally during the Cold War
A streetcar seen as a celebration is underway in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. A Communist, Brutalist building in the background. A large poster of Yugoslavian Prime Minister Josip Broz Tito hanging in front of a building. Large posters of important communist figures in Belgrade. A communist rally in Eastern Europe. Eastern European woman listens to speech. Eastern European politician, possibly Valko Chervenkov, delivers a speech in front of Soviet symbol and large communist personality’s poster.
Former war correspondents arrive in Washington DC and meet President Truman
An American Overseas Airlines aircraft arrives in Washington D.C., United States. It is on a multi-leg journey carrying 45 former War Correspondents back to Europe for celebrations commemorating the 5th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion of World War II. Aerial views of the White House and Washington Monument, including the Main Navy and Munitions Buildings. Dignitaries get off the American Overseas Airlines aircraft. They are greeted by American officials. They meet with President Harry S. Truman at the White House West Wing. Truman speaks to the former War Correspondents.
Eisenhower joins former war correspondents at unveiling of American Overseas aircraft named Normandy in New York
Former General Dwight Eisenhower attends the unveiling of American Overseas Airlines aircraft named “Normandy” at the LaGuardia Airport (Queens, NY 11371, United States) in New York City. An American Overseas Airlines aircraft flies a multi-leg flight carrying 45 former war correspondents back to Europe for celebrations commemorating the 5th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion of World War II. Engine of an aircraft. Aerial view of skyscrapers of Manhattan, the Hudson river, bridges and ships in New York City. Aircraft during descent towards LaGuardia Airport. A bus passes by the Overseas Terminal of the LaGuardia Airport. An official speaks into a microphone, an American Overseas Airlines aircraft in the background. A United States Army General addresses the gathering at the tarmac of the airport. A crowd of reporters, former WW2 war correspondents, witness the unveiling of the American Overseas Airlines Douglas DC-4 aircraft named "Normandy". Former General Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses the gathering. General Eisenhower talks to military officials present at the unveiling event. General Eisenhower tries out different hats, chatting with reporters. Aircraft at the LaGuardia airport and cars in the foreground. Officials shaking hands.
Former war correspondents reach London in an American Overseas aircraft from New York, United States.
An American Overseas Airlines aircraft leaves the United States from New York. It is on a multi-leg journey carrying 45 former War Correspondents back to Europe for celebrations commemorating the 5th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion of World War II. Former war correspondents board the aircraft. Aircraft in flight over a cloud cover. Officials get off the aircraft. A man refuels the aircraft. Officials again board the aircraft. Aircraft in flight over a cloud cover. Double decker buses on the streets of London. The former war correspondents talk and smile on the streets of London.
Former war correspondents tour Frankfurt, Germany five years after World War 2
A passenger airplane of the American Overseas Airlines in Frankfurt, Germany. It is on a multi-leg journey carrying 45 former War Correspondents back to Europe for celebrations commemorating the 5th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion of World War II. Views of Frankfurt from a moving vehicle, high atop a ridge, looking down at the city, and winery grape fields. Many Frankfurt buildings visible and the Main River running beside the city. Views of some buildings still destroyed from World War II, five years prior. Several African American U.S. Army soldiers beside cars greet the party of former war correspondents. The correspondents meet with a U.S. Army General -- possibly J. Lawton Collins or Thomas Handy. A correspondent looks out from a window at a war-damaged building in the background. A street car with the sign "Nied Hochst" arrives at a stop and civilians get into it. Exterior and interior views of the main train station, the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof. Some cakes and pastries in a bakery. Correspondents meeting with a local Frankfurt official and his wife. Remains of a largely destroyed church, likely either Frankfurt Cathedral (Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew) (German: Kaiserdom Sankt Bartholomäus) or Katharinenkirche (the Church of St. Katherine). Views of the wrecked exterior and interior of the church. A West German flag draped over an interior balcony. Sign outside the church door indicates "Entrance to the Exhibition" (Eingang zur Ausstellung). A Germany girl selling trinkets at a market cart. German boys and girls in a market square and fair area, possibly Romerberg. Correspondents approach a booth selling cigars and cigarettes. More partially destroyed buildings in Frankfurt. Correspondents boarding a plane at Rhein Main Airbase. View of the airport terminal. Sign on a building reads 'Rhein Main Base Operations. Elev 358'. The correspondents boarding the American Overseas Airlines aircraft, and seated inside the aircraft. Aerial view of the German countryside below. Passengers sleep and relax aboard the airborne aircraft.