A film about the activities in Washington DC during World War II. On 2nd January 1942 the President of the United States Franklin Delano Roosevelt with delegates from 26 nations sign a mutual aid pact in the White House. View of the contents of the pact and the signed pact.
USAF (United States Air Force ) Lockheed C-69 Constellation sets a new record in Washington DC. United States Air Forces C-69 in flight. The aircraft in flight over mountains. The Wright radical engines of C-69. The aircraft in flight.
Dr. Ramon Grau San Martin and Dr. V. K. Wellington Koo arrive in Washington DC. Dr. Ramon Grau San Martin, president elect of Cuba, disembarks plane at Nation airport of Washington DC for official visit. Troops standing in attention. Cordell Hull greets Dr. Ramon Grau. Dr. V. K. Wellington Koo, Chinese ambassador to Great Britain arrives to represent his government for peace in World War II. He is greeted by Under Secretary Joseph C. Grew on his arrival. Troops march.
United States Army Air Force Bomber B-17F, Memphis Belle, lands at Washington National Airport, Washington DC, during World War 2. Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson shakes hands with the crew. Mascot Scotty dog 'Stuka' is held by a crew member. The crew member speaks about his memories when the craft took off. He discusses difficulties the crew members encountered during the mission. Captain Robert K. Morgan, pilot of Memphis Belle, speaks and introduces the members of the crew. The captain calls Sergeant John Quinlan as the Tail Gunner. Logo and name on the craft reads Memphis Belle and name of pilot. Lieutenant General Barney Mc Giles in the background.
USAF General Henry Arnold meets crew of U.S. Army Air Forces B-29 Super Fortress at Bolling Field, Washington, DC during World War II. C-47s lined up on the flight line. General Arnold, Lieutenant General Barney Giles and Brigadier General Lauris Norstad walk on the field. Crew members lined up in front of B-29. General Arnold in the foreground. General Norstad introduces the Aircraft Commander, Lt. DO Horsfall of Kalamazoo, Michigan, who salutes and shake hands with General Arnold. Lt. Horsfall introduces members of his crew who step forward, salute and shake General Arnold's hand. General Arnold tells the crew that U.S. bombers from China bases had been unable to reach the Japanese heartland. But B-29s from the Marianas would now be able to strike places like Hokkaido and Kyushu. He dictates a message for Horsfall and crew to write on a bomb. Crew members gather around bombs as the pilot writes the message, reading: 'To the war lords of Japan we have not forgotten. The B-29s will remind you again, again and again!'
United States President Franklin Roosevelt and his daughter, Eleanor, with General Charles De Gaulle in the White House, Washington DC. General Charles De Gaulle with other personnel walking in the door. President Roosevelt seated in front of a fireplace. President's daughter, Eleanor, stands behind him. General De Gaulle shakes hands with the President. President Roosevelt introduces person near him. The General seen with other personnel in front of a portrait. General de Gaulle with the President and his daughter, Eleanor, pose for photograph. Numerous U.S. flags displayed on top of the fireplace. The General meeting with other dignitaries. He shakes hands with James V. Forrestal, administrative assistant to the President.