New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey hails the Liberation of Paris by the Allied forces. The New York State Capitol building (State St. and, Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224, United States) in Albany, New York. Governor Dewey addresses the nation regarding the Liberation of Paris in World War II. He states that the incident is an inspiration to others still under the Nazi German occupation. He talks about the contribution of Allied forces to the cause, America's war efforts and the goal to defeat Germany and Japan.
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster, Walter Winchell, is filmed making a radio broadcast in New York City, United States, during World War II. He talks about the hard facts of war. He also states that any American who feels that America is being cruel to Nazi Germany should visit the American Military hospitals. He talks about the hardships and starvation suffered by women and children under German leader Adolf Hitler. There are several takes during this filming.
Europe's leaders strive to avert World War II. Martial law declared by the Czech government in Czechoslovakia which is the focal point of crisis with Nazi Germany. Czech soldier on the street of Sudetenland. Civilians read a poster on the wall. "Standrechtes" among headlines. An arrow on the wall points to the words 'Nach Palastina', promoting Zionist supporter Baron von Mildenstein's report on Palestine, which ran in Goebbel's "Der Angriff" newspaper from Sept 26 to October 9, 1934, entitled "A Nazi visits Palestine".
British Lord Runciman disembarks from Ceskosloven aircraft, from Czechoslovakia, in London, England. He attempts to solve the Czech-Sudetenland Impasse but returns empty handed to England, shortly before signing of Munich Agreement ceding Sudetenland regions to Germany.
Vojta Benes, brother of Czech President Edvard Beneš, arrives in Polish ocean liner SS Batory in New York, United States. Vojta Beneš of Czechoslovakia states in his speech that his country will fight to the last man (early in World War 2 period, just before Munich Agreement was signed yielding Czech Sudetenland regions to Nazi Germany).
Japanese submarine underway. Japanese Navy personnel marching on drill ground. Instructor teaches naval students in a class room. Portrait of Admiral Tojo. Japanese Navy students listen and watch during training. Models of various types of Japanese submarines. Portrait of Japanese naval officer. Park shows Japanese submarine, used as training model. Japanese sailors work on controls in engine room of the submarine. World map displayed on wall. Small Japanese submarine underway. Freighter burns after being torpedoed. Some newspaper clippings in Japanese showing images of Germany's Adolf Hitler. Map shows South West Pacific Area stretching all the way to United States and a picture of the submarine on the map.
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