On 28th April, 1939 Hitler replies to Roosevelt's plea to avoid aggression. German Chancellor Adolf Hitler addresses the Reichstag meeting in the Kroll Opera House. The insignia of the National Socialist German Workers Party. Hitler mocks and ridicules U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's plea to avoid aggression. He recites a long list of nations that FDR ostensibly sought to protect from Nazi aggression. The members in the hall laugh. People cheer after he finishes his speech.
West Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt arrives in car at the White House, Washington DC. He discusses important issues with United States President John F Kennedy in the Oval Office. Brandt addresses a press conference.
President John F Kennedy addresses the nation on Berlin Crisis after returning from European visit. Washington DC. President Kennedy talks about misjudgments on both sides in major wars and effects of misjudgments in a thermonuclear age.
President John F Kennedy addresses the nation after returning from Europe in Washington DC. President Kennedy says that we have right to be in West Berlin and blame Soviets saying that "It is the Soviets who have stirred up this crisis."
Preparations in the oval office before President Kennedy is seated to deliver his address. A media crew member sits in the President's chair so light readings can be taken. President John F Kennedy is seated. The President is about to address the nation after returning from his visit to Europe. President Kennedy specifies the steps needed to be taken regarding the Berlin Crisis.
Views of the signature page on the German surrender document, ending World War II in Europe. Scenes of devastation in Berlin with many buildings and bridges reduced to rubble, including the Reichstag building. A victory parade in Moscow, Russia after signing of Nazi surrender. Victory parade by military troops in Moscow. Troops march with rifles, salute Josef Stalin and others on review stand. Huge crowd gathered singing victory hymns. Soviet citizens cheer and present bouquets to Russian soldiers and lift them. Women laugh. Fireworks at night in Moscow to celebrate the victory.
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