President Harry Truman and former Secretary of State, James F. Byrnes, are among those present as George C. marshall takes the oath of office as Secretary of State, in the oval office of the White House. Afterwards, he walks out of the White House and down the block next to the Old Executive Office Building. A phalanx of photographers take pictures of Secretary Marshall at his desk as he signs his first official document as Secretary of State.
'To a Foreign Land' an enactment depicts duty on to a foreign land (Germany) of U.S. Air Force personnel Carl W. Kramer from the United States. Wife of Carl W. Kramer reaches and enters into her house. She receives a call of an officer. Officer tells her about overseas duty of her husband in Germany. On next morning, Carl reports in the office of U.S. Air Force personnel. Carl and officer talk about overseas journey and rental charges in Germany. Carl seeks permission to bring his wife and daughter overseas. Carl seated at a table and his wife cleans utensils. She talks to Carl. Their daughter 'Jenny' comes with her pet. Carl and his wife report at the office of USAF personnel. Personnel types a document and gives it to Carl's wife. Mrs Carl and her daughter pose in front of a camera to get a passport sized photo clicked in a photo lab. They go at a dispensary. Doctor examines Jenny. Dentist examines Carl. Carl works in his office. Carl signs a power of attorney of House and other things, by making Jenny and his wife beneficiaries. Carl and his wife discuss a problem at the office of USAF personnel. Carl meets overseas project officer. Carl and his family takes dinner. Their daughter gets upset. Mother explains to her. Carl and his wife realize separation in their married life.
The governorship rivalry (so called "Three Governors Rivalry") takes a new turn in Atlanta, Georgia. Exterior of Capitol Building (Georgia State Capitol Building, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30334) in Atlanta, Georgia. U.S. State Senator from Georgia, Herman Eugene Talmadge, and Melvin Ernest Thompson (M.E. Thompson), standing together claiming to be the legitimate governor. Mr. Talmadge speaks over a microphone and suggests a 'White Primary' which he said would function "To let the white people of Georgia determine who is their choice for Governor" (to decide between Talmadge and Thompson). Students of university staging protest rally against Gov. Talmadge. University students demonstrate outside the proceedings. The students hang Talmadge in effigy. A Nazi German flag with swastika is flown and a sign reads "It Can't Happen Here" with the word "can't" crossed out and change to "did" so it reads, "It Did Happen here." The students protest the racial segregationist and White Supremacy politics of Talmadge (early in Civil Rights movement). A sign reads "Must Stop" and above it is pictures of a padlock and key, a Nazi Swastika, and a pistol.
United States Army General George C. Marshall takes oath of Secretary of State in Washington D.C. U.S. army General Marshall, wartime Chief of Staff, returns from China and assumes his new role as Secretary of State. Chief Justice Frederick Moore Vinson administers the oath, while President Harry S. Truman and members of his cabinet look on. People outside a building of State Department (Old Executive Office Building, 1650 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States). Secretary of State George C. Marshall works in office.
American aviator Howard Hughes and an official talk with newsmen in the United States. Hughes poses with the official. Photographers take pictures. The official speaks to the newsmen and Hughes stands bedside him. The H-4 (HK-1) Hercules flying boat. Howard Hughes and the officer enter a room.
Investigation of Howard Hughes's warplane aircraft contracts in Washington DC. Senator Homer S. Ferguson heads the senate group which hears Mr. Hughes, former General Meyers and other key figures. Mr. Hughes and General Meyers speaking behind a battery of microphones.
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