During the timeframe of the Dies Committee hearings, under Representative Martin Dies, regarding the suppression of the American Communist Party. A U.S. newspaper headline: "Trotsky Seeks to Come Here for 'Fair Trial'. Friends of exiled Red back move to have his side of alleged plot known." (exiled from Soviet Union.) View of Russian-Ukrainian political leader Leon Trotsky reading aloud the text of a pamphlet. Bricked wall in the background.
Exteriors of the White House. Men picket the White House. Men hold banners in their hands, promoting anti-war messages with the Korean War looming. Few of the banners read, 'Keep Our Fleet At Home- No Convoys No AEFs', 'Student Union Supports Peace Mobilization' and many other anti-war and pacifist banners.
Scenes from a Congressional probe of "Reds" (Communists and accused Soviet sympathizers). J. Parnell Thomas presides over the meeting. Eugene Dennis, leader of Communist Party USA, takes the oath and sits at desk. Eugene Dennis testifies. Photographers move up and take pictures. Dennis protests vehemently that his name is Eugene Dennis and that he be permitted to testify. Robert Stripling, of the House Dies Committee, and later HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) also interrogates Dennis.
Jan Masaryk at his office in Czechoslovakia. Masaryk stands on bridge. Masaryk greeted by President Franklin D Roosevelt and signs a document. Masaryk shakes hands with Trygve Lie. Masaryk at desk makes a brief speech and ends with the words "Truth Shall Conquer".
Diplomats arrive at the Foreign National Conference at Quai D'Orsay (37, Quai d'Orsay - 75007 Paris) in Paris, France. Among the recognized diplomats are Ernest Bevin and Paul-Henri Spaak. Interior of the Conference. Diplomats at table include Robert Schuman of France; Paul-Henri Spaak of Belgium; Ernest Bevin of Great Britain.
General Billy Mitchell accompanied with a group of people, arrives at court in Washington DC, USA. The group poses for the camera. People gathered in queues outside the court. General Michell standing in the court hears the charges against him. The trial continues. Major General Summerall with his elbow on his head listens to the charge of animosity on him. The Generals leave after the trial and pose outside the court.
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