The Labor Industry Conference in the United States. United States President Harry S. Truman inaugurates the Labor-Industry Conference. Inside view of the conference hall. Various dignitaries and officials in the conference hall. President Truman speaks before the labor-industry members. The dignitaries include Philip Murray (Congress of Industrial Organization), John L. Lewis (United Mine Workers of America), William Green (American Federation of Labor), Eric Johnston (Chamber of Commerce) and Charles Wilson (General Motors). “On this conference have been based many high hopes of the American people. Their eyes are turned here in the expectation that you will furnish a broad and permanent foundation for industrial peace and progress. This is your opportunity to prove that you can come to understanding and agreement without political or government pressure. The whole world now needs the produce of our mils and factories. Everything stands ready and primed for a great future,” said President Truman.
A World War II film about contribution of the U.S. Navy personnel for better life of Americans in the United States. United States Secretary of the Navy James Vincent Forrestal speaks in honor of men who served in Navy. He states that Navy men will adjust in civilian life as they were in World War II. He welcomes the Navy men on behalf of all civilians.
U.S. Army troops disembark from USS Wakefield in the United States during World War II. The troops disembark with their luggage. Officers plan for the designs of the ship. The troops board the ship. German prisoners of war (POWs) stand near the railings on the deck. The German prisoners stand near a mess table and eat food. German prisoners wearing uniforms with iron cross and Luftwaffe insignia. The prisoners standing on the deck look towards an airship while it is in flight. The ship underway at sea. USS Wakefield arrives at a port in the United States. The troops disembark from the ship.
Agriculture Secretary urges home canning in the United States. Clinton Presba Anderson,United States Secretary of Agriculture, addresses the nation and urges all families to can food for use in winter.
Victory celebrations and VJ Day in the United States during World War II. The President of the United States Harry S. Truman addresses a gathering and announces the surrender of Japan. In Washington DC: a large crowd of civilians gathered for street parties. A newspaper headline reads 'Japan Surrenders'. In Chicago: a demonstration takes place. In San Francisco: celebrations for the end of the war include a ticker tape parade . People march through streets holding banners. In Seattle: servicemen conduct an outdoor proceeding. In New York: a large crowd of civilians gathered at Times Square to celebrate victory over Japan.
U.S. submarines at a harbor in the United States. A ship underway at sea off the coast of United States. Using signal lamp, Signalman aboard the ship is sending morse code blinker at night (though first dawn light of sunrise is visible). Low mountains in the background. Men aboard a boat underway. The sunrise view. (Unrelated: Clip ends with brief view of Kodak "china girl" for color timing. Lettering beside this "china girl" or "leader lady" indicates Kodak 79 ECO and she is wearing a 1960's psychedelic shirt or blouse)