Passing out Review at Royal British military academy in Sandhurst, England. United States General Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses the cadets at the passing out ceremony at the Royal British Military Academy in Sandhurst, England. Standing on steps of the Old College Building, He thanks General Fanshawe for the invitation to address the cadets. He speaks about the role played by Britain and United States in World War II for the cause of democracy, decency and liberty. He assures the cadets of winning the war. He asks them to fulfill their duties. He also speaks about the optimum and judicious utilization of war resources. General Eisenhower talks about developing leadership abilities and team spirit among the soldiers which is basic necessity to win the World War.
Waterfront near facilities of Norfolk boat builder, John H. Curtis, who perpetrated a hoax during the search for Charles Lindbergh's kidnapped son. (Curtis falsely claimed he was contacted by kidnappers who held the child on a yacht.) A wooden motor cabin boat is seen docked. The camera pans along the river past boats and a Security Storage building in the background. it focuses on the Curtis building and boatyard. A sign identifies it as "J.H. Curtis Boat & Engine Corp."
United States military airman with British civilians discussing politics in The Mother Shipton Pub (Mother Shipton, 1 Malden Road, NW5) in London. U.S. Soldier listens with British spectators to speaker in Hyde Park. British steelworker relaxing at home with wife and daughter, in unfazed by political issues in newspaper of the day. Photo album with family pictures. Queen Elizabeth II riding in Royal Coronation Coach on streets of London, surrounded by cheering crowds, on the day of her Coronation, June 2, 1953, escorted by Royal Guards on horseback. American servicemen and women watch changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth on horseback during the Trooping the Colour.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and United States General Dwight D. Eisenhower meets Brigadier General Maxwell D. Taylor and inspect the United States 101st Airborne Division in England during World War II. A staff car with the British and American flags arrives on the Welford airfield, Berkshire, England. General Dwight D Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill alight from the staff car after an attendant opens the car door. Prime Minister Churchill and General Eisenhower meets with military officers as they walk in the airfield. Prime Minister Churchill salutes and shake hands with Brigadier General Maxwell D. Taylor. A band plays while Prime Minister Churchill and General Eisenhower review the 101st Airborne Division troops with its Commander, Brigadier General Taylor. Two soldiers hold flags. Prime Minister Churchill, Generals Eisenhower and Taylor review the troops by walking amongst them. General Eisenhower uses binoculars to watch paratroopers jumping from C-47 planes during a mass demonstration. Hundreds of paratroopers with parachutes fall to the airfield. Prime Minister Churchill and General Eisenhower get in a car. Army vehicles driving away.
The Republican National Convention, meeting in the Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, renominates President Herbert Hoover and Vice President Charles Curtis as their standard bearers in the next election. Flag-waving delegates celebrate. Hoover prepares to address the convention. Posters of President Hoover and Vice President Curtis are displayed prominently by the speaker's podium.
A large crowd gathers at Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. They carry banners in support of Franklin D Roosevelt. A banner reads 'our next President Roosevelt ' People carry posters and campaign signs in favor of Roosevelt at the convention. Views of many FDR campaign signs.
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