Film opens showing people in an American city (possibly Chicago) celebrating the Allied victory over Japan on VJ Day, August 15th, 1945. Scene shifts abruptly to Chicago, Illinois, where French General Charles de Gaulle is seen saluting in a reviewing stand at Victory Plaza near Lasalle Street entrance to City Hall. (On August 24th, he had accepted an invitation from Mayor Edward Kelly to stop in Chicago on August 27-28, 1945, during his visit to the U.S. and Canada.) Next, general de Gaulle and Mayor Kelly are seen in an open car in a motorcade amidst crowds of well-wishers. Enthusiastic spectators run along side their car. Glimpse of a dense crowd of people, including a contingent of sailors in dress whites. Final scene shows General de Gaulle speaking with reporters and photographers near a sign reading "W-G-N." (A Chicago radio station). (World War II period).
A motor boat race in the United States. A race of small, one-person, fast motor boats gets underway. A commentator at microphone. A motor boat driver in water after his boat upturns in the water. The driver emerges from the water.
Lockheed P-80A Shooting Star serial 44-84995 parked at an Wright Field, Dayton OH. Side and nose views of the aircraft. Part of a USAF transport aircraft hanging out the back of a hangar in the background. The pilot, MAJ Donald S. Gentile, smiles for the camera. Pilot gets ready to board the airplane.
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.
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.
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.
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