Frederick VIII Danmark ship at pier in New York harbor, and then further out into harbor. It is carrying former Ambassador to the United States Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff back to Germany via Halifax.
Unidentified man at New York harbor pier. The occasion is the departure of Ambassador to the United States Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff to Germany.
Clip shows a merchant ship at dock in New York. It is idle, awaiting resolution from United States legislators, as the U.S. Senate filibusters President Wilson's call to arm merchant ships (against the U-boat threat from Germany in World War I, before America entered the war).
A painting of an ancient army commander on a horse back with two infantrymen at his side. A map of Europe shows the location Belgium between Germany and France. German soldiers crawl on ground among battle-scarred trees, in Belgium.
Events during World War I. President Woodrow Wilson at desk in his office in United States. American ship being attacked by Germans and an explosion occurs. A newspaper headline describes German attack on SS Healdton tanker ship in neutral waters off the coast of Terschelling Island, Holland, in the North Sea, resulting in loss of many American lives. America gives a warning to Germany. A German U-boat submarine underway at sea and a ship sinks after being attacked.
A Ford cartoon animation is rendered in time lapse before viewers eyes. It is an American propaganda message during World War I, against Germany. The animation shows Jesus surrounded by children and a bible verse. Next, a caricature of German Kaiser Wilhelm II with a bloodied sword is shown, standing above cowering children. The propaganda piece is designed to highlight the Prussian atrocities during World War 1.