A map of Europe with German cross superimposed on it. Shows various newspaper headlines about World War I. First one indicating the death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914; next "Germany Declares War - All Europe in Arms"; next "Germany Invades France"; then "French Resist at Marne"; then "Lusitania Sunk", followed by "U.S. Declares War." The latter is seen after an image of a newspaper printing press running at high speed. A worker at the printing plant stands beside the printing press and reads the newspaper. Various headlines about America entering into World War I, including "U.S. At War" and "U.S. Troops Land in France." Scene shows several posters to promote Liberty Bonds; one reads, "Beat Back the Hun with Liberty Bonds." U.S. Navy ships being constructed during World War 1 at a shipyard. Ships at piers as men work on them. A U.S. vessel underway at sea. A United States Navy destroyer ship underway at sea.
Events during World War I. President Woodrow Wilson at desk in his office in United States. American ship being attacked by Germans and an explosion occurs. A newspaper headline describes German attack on SS Healdton tanker ship in neutral waters off the coast of Terschelling Island, Holland, in the North Sea, resulting in loss of many American lives. America gives a warning to Germany. A German U-boat submarine underway at sea and a ship sinks after being attacked.
An animated cartoon shows Uncle Sam and Liberty Loans near a United States War chest as they open it. Highlights how the various Liberty Loans helped American forces to equip, transport men and fight World War 1. Uncle Sam throws his socks, purse, coat, shirt and hat into the chest. The last bond message is after victory:"To pay back our debts and bring back our boys." Final message is "Sure we'll get the job done." Then animated hand writes: "Animation by Ford."
Ford animated cartoon shows a man drowning in a sea of high cost of living and asking for help. A woman on the pier helps him with a life saving tube labeled boycott. A shark comes out of water. Highlights the boycott as only means to escape the high cost of living.
Ford animation shows sketches of Joe Galamb,"Daddy" Brownell, Klingensmith, Craig, Rice, Hendy, Graves and "Fuzzy" Anderson. These men were all associated with the early days of the Ford Motor Company. Galamb designed Ford cars, including the Model T. Klingensmith was Vice President and Treasurer. "Fuzzy" Anderson was a partner of Henry Ford and handled foreign sales.
Ford animated cartoon shows a man named Bate and King George, standing over England mapped on a globe. Bate talks about leaving for America. King George says "Give my greetings to Henry Ford when you see him." Bate says goodbye and jumps the ocean to the United States.
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