Events surrounding the surrender of Japan during World War II. Scene from the Potsdam Conference meeting. Group of dignitaries together including Clement Attlee, Harry Truman, and Joseph Stalin. U.S. President Harry S. Truman and the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin, in discussion. A parade in Moscow showing Soviet military might (these scenes are from the May 1, 1945 May Day parade just before Germany's surrender). Scene changes to Japanese Emperor Hirohito riding on a white horse in a procession. Next scene shows dignitaries arriving for meeting at the White House in Washington D.C. U.S. Secretary of War Henry Stimson, Secretary of State James Byrnes and Secretary of Navy James Forrestal meet at the White House. Close up view of Secretary Forrestal. View of President Truman with his cabinet in a meeting. Scenes from prior months showing dignitaries involved in the war: Close up of the late President Franklin Roosevelt. A scene of President Roosevelt shaking hands with several Soviet military officers. General Douglas MacArthur seated and talking to President Roosevelt. Close up view of Chairman of Nationalist Government of China, Chiang Kai Shek. View of U.S. Navy Admiral Chester Nimitz shaking hands with a sailor. Views of President Truman meeting in emergency session with his cabinet, and his announcement of the Japanese surrender. View of former Secretary Hull at that meeting. President Truman standing as he reads from a bulletin confirming the Japanese acceptance of the terms of the Potsdam Agreement and their agreement to unconditional surrender. View of media, press, and newsmen running from the White House to file the happy news story. New Yorkers rejoice at the end of war. Daytime scenes of happy, jubilant celebrations on Victory over Japan day, or V-J Day, in the Times Square area of New York City. Crowds cheering, people dancing, soldiers, sailors, and citizens waving hands and American flags. A neon sign with message "Japs Surrender". View of night time celebrations at Times Square as the crowd continues to celebrate VJ Day.
Victory in Europe Day or VE Day during World War II. North facade of the White House with an American flag hoisted at half mast on the building to mourn the death of Franklin D Roosevelt. A building with a sign 'Navy Department'. American flag at half mast on the building. Naval officers and women cross the street in front of the building.
Queen Elizabeth II in her Trafalgar Day speech recounts events in life of King George VI during dedication of his statue in Carleton Gardens, London, England. Audio of the Queen speaking as footage from the life of King George VI is shown. View of the Statue of Brtish King George VI. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth standing in bombing rubble, and visiting suffering London residents during the Blitz by Nazi Germany in 1940 during World War II. As Prince Albert, he stands with companions watching boys engaged in sports activities at a camp for boys that he established after World War I. Prince Albert in bathing suit at the beach, and participating in a group sing with campers. As the first British sovereign to enter the United States of America, King George VI is seen as he rides in an open car with President Franklin D.Roosevelt. The King is seen with British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, visiting the war zones and decorating British Colonial troops, during World War II. The Queen says "Today is Trafalgar Day."
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.
Saint Patrick's Day being celebrated at Cassino front in Italy during World War II. General Alexander, who served with the Regiment in WW1, celebrates St. Patrick's Day with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards. He presents the Shamrock as well as gallantry awards to the Guardsmen who had fought at Anzio. Later they march past while General Alexander takes the salute. [?Allied troops pass in review before the Allied Supreme Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower.] British Anzio rocket guns being fired.
United States President Franklin D Roosevelt makes a fireside radio address on Brotherhood Day or Sabbath Day, from inside the White House in Washington DC. He says that people can meet today as Americans not as protestants or catholics or Jews. He states that this is the day on which people can dedicate themselves not to the things which divide but to the things which unite them. He states that there is respect for all religious communities. He mentions the need for people to stand together beyond religious beliefs. He states in his fireside chat that there is a need for revival of the spirit of religion. He says that Brotherhood Day can help achieve these goals.
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