View of a U.S. Army Air Forces C-47 transport plane flying low over an airfield, a month before the end of world War 2. Next, Grand Duchess Charlotte, of Luxembourg, is seen stepping from the airplane, followed by British officers. she is greeted by Prime Minister Pierre Dupong, of Luxembourg. and receives bouquets of flowers from two young women. She is saluted by an American Brigadier General, who's back is to the camera. In ensuing scenes the Grand Duchess is surrounded by officials near down-town buildings, and then near some woods. A closeup of her stepping into a car, and then view of road sign for "Boulevard du President F.D. Roosevelt." Local residents wave Luxembourg tricolor flags from apartment windows to welcome Duchess Charlotte. Residents celebrating in a crowded city square.
Activities at Washington National Cathedral in Washington DC. Stone carvers carve sculptures on the cathedral building. The Washington National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, United States) shown under construction. View of Gothic interior of the Washington National Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington. Limestone grotesques and rose window adorn the Washington National Cathedral. A minister undertakes proceedings. Dignitaries visit the cathedral on special occasions. Queen Elizabeth II and United States President Gerald Ford attend a church service. Two men lay down the last slab to complete the nave. Dignitaries attend the funeral of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. View of the tomb of Woodrow Wilson. On the Open House Day celebration, a large crowd of visitors gather at the cathedral. The visitors listen to the demonstration of finest organs. They listen as a man plays piano. They visit the bell tower and ring the bell. The Open House Day celebration ends with service of thanks given in the cathedral. People sing carols. The dean of the cathedral comments on several dedication services held. The cathedral pipers perform and end the celebration.
A college football game between the teams of U.S. Army and U.S. Navy at a stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A large crowd of more than ten thousand people gathers to witness the game. General Dwight D Eisenhower and General Omar Bradley among the spectators watch the game closely. Soldiers of Army and Navy parade. The mascot of a goat for the match at the stadium. U.S. President Harry S Truman shakes hands with captains of both the teams. The game begins and crowd cheers as the players run with the ball. Soldiers cheer for their teams. The Army defeats Navy.
Death and funeral ceremony of former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill in England. In footage from the past, Churchill is seen walking with his aides using a walking stick. Also Churchill with former United States President Franklin D Roosevelt beside him, singing during a religious service aboard the HMS Prince of Wales on August 10, 1941. View of the clergy, dignitaries and civilians during the funeral ceremony of Winston Churchill at St. Pauls Cathedral in London, England.
Riots in cities and uneasy conditions in parliament due to the Japanese-US defense pact. A large crowd of students in Japan demonstrates violently against the Japanese-US defense pact. Fight inside the Japanese parliament and Members of Parliament forcefully drag the old speaker on his chair and make him announce the approval of pact. U.S. President Dwight D Eisenhower cancels his visit to Japan. Socialist leader Asanuma delivers his speech during a program. A student runs on the stage and stabs him with a knife.
Lieutenant Colonel conducts outdoor briefing for pilots of the 353rd Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group, at a partially bombed out German airfield, near the end of the Second World War in Europe. Among the pilots seen is Lieutenant B.W. Carr, who was credited with destroying 23 Nazi aircraft. The briefing officer refers to a map suspended at rear of a military vehicle. Wrecked air base buildings in the background and what appears to be a damaged bridge in the distance. Pilots stand as briefing ends and walk past several Squadron P-51D aircraft. Lt. Carr, wearing a holstered sidearm, walks toward his airplane (not seen).
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