Twenty-six students from thirteen countries have come to visit England under auspices of Council for Education in World Citizenship, organized by the United Nations Association. Scenes show the group visiting notable landmarks including: Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, and other sites. Pedestrians,,cars, and double-decker buses seen on streets of London, England. The students also go Paris, where they see the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.
Algeria attains independence and Ben Bella becomes the President. Head of the provisional government Benyoucef Ben Khedda addresses the press as he informs them about the end of provisional rule and attainment of independence. Ben Bella the new President of free Algeria arrives after seven years of confinement. He gets off the plane and is given a warm welcome. People celebrate their independence. People loaded in trucks. Ben Bella with important statesmen.
Struggle for American independence and the border between Canada and America. Sketches of British General Burgoyne in its efforts to defeat the American colonists and meet General Howe in Albany. Review of Burgoyne's campaign and his enlistment of indians against the colonists. Map shows battle strategy from Quebec to New York. British prisoners. Surrender of Burgoyne to American General Gates at Saratoga. General George Washington's efforts against the British. Washington's troops at Valley Forge in winter with inadequate resources. Benjamin Franklin as envoy in Paris with King Louis XVI convinced to aid the American cause. Addition of Spain and the Netherlands in the struggle against British rule in America. Discussion of the French and the Americans both with their sights set on winning Canada also. With commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.
U.S. Paratroopers boarding C-47 aircraft, on June 5th, 1944 during World War 2. Huge naval task force underway in the English Channel. C-47s loaded with paratroopers taking off, the evening of June 5th. C-47s taking off towing gliders. Formations of C-47s and gliders passing over the Naval task force in the English Channel. Three pet dogs with troops on one of the ships.
On the Western Front flame projector is the latest instrument used by French troops in WWI. French troops demonstrate a flame projector, also called, flame thrower. Flames come out of the instrument.
Events during the Paris Peace Conference. A huge crowd gathered at the aerodrome. Series of aircraft are seen. King Albert I of Belgium leaves for Paris for the Peace Conference. He is seen talking to some dignitaries. A small boy standing with them. King Albert I walks towards the LVG VI aircraft and boards it. Cameraman takes the picture. The plane takes off.
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