Supreme Court Associate Justice Jackson swears in Edward R. Stettinius as United States Secretory of States, at an official ceremony in Washington DC. After swearing in, General George C. Marshall and others shake hands and congratulate him. Stettinius addresses the assembly on a microphone. He then moves into his office, sits at his desk and reads files.
Newsreel titled 'Capitol hails Yank air aces' shows United States Army Air Force Captain Don Gentile and Captain John Godfrey being welcomed by family members as they return for rest from World War II. The two flying ace destroyers of Nazi German planes are seen on steps of Pentagon with family members.
Newsreel 'Flags honor dead heroes' shows more than 250 patriotic organizations honor war heroes of World War 2 at Washington National Cathedral in Washington DC in United States. Men carrying flags come out from the Cathedral. Admiral Ernest King addressees a large gathering on the occasion.
United States Secretary of Navy James Forrestal, U.S. Navy rear Admiral Merrill, Captain Roper and Captain Correa in a meeting at Office of the Secretary of Navy. Navy Secretary Forrestal talks.
Door sign 'Vice Admiral Emory S Land'. Interiors of an office. Vice Admiral Emory Scott Land seated with Postwar Planning commissioners. Emory S Land, Commodore Thomas Woodward, Captain Ed, McCurley, S Duvall Shell, AJ Williams, R Horton and Wad Skinan in discussion.
Door sign 'Post War Planning Committee'. Interiors of an office. Vice Admiral Emory Scott Land seated with the commissioners. Emory S Land, Commodore Thomas Woodward, Captain Ed, McCurley, S Duvall Shell, AJ Williams, R Horton and Wad Skinan in discussion. (World War II period)