A documentary "Summer of Judgment" hosted by Charles McDowell about events and happenings of the Watergate scandal and hearings of the Senate-Watergate Committee in Washington DC. Photographs of five persons arrested for illegally breaking into Democratic National Committee Headquarters at Watergate Buildings in Washington DC. Glimpses of the U.S. President Richard Nixon during a press session; Audio only of Nixon saying "...there can be no White Wash at the White House." Picture in picture segments showing selected quotes from Watergate hearings, including Sam Ervin calling the Committee to order; John Dean testifying, "I began by telling the President that there was a cancer growing on the Presidency"; Senator Howard Baker asking "What did the President know, and when did he know it"? View of Los Angeles Times news paper headlines during the course of Watergate hearings. Report about President Nixon associates who gave their resignations. News correspondent reporting from the Senate Caucus Room, where hearings took place. President Nixon's secretary Dean John speaks before the committee. Correspondent relates plan to summarize the Watergate scandal from when the burglars were caught to the resignation of President Nixon.
News special report carrying U.S. President Richard Nixon's address to the nation about Watergate case. Dan Rather reporting. From the White House, Washington DC, Nixon addresses the nation. Dan Rather reports the latest news regarding the whole issue. President Nixon speaks about the events and the hearings of the Senate Committee hearings. President speaks about his own conduct regarding the Watergate case. He denies having any knowledge about Watergate burglary and related issues.
News reports about oath taking of Gerald Ford as 38th President of the United States, Washington DC. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger introduces the new President of United States, Mr Gerald Ford, to the gathered audience in the White House moments after Ford was sworn in. Gerald Ford addresses the assembly of guests and White House assistants with his introductory speech. His wife sits on a chair near him. He mentions the Watergate scandal and expresses his good wish for former President Richard Nixon and his family.
Conclusion of President Nixon's resignation speech from the Oval Office of the White House, and news report about the resignation speech. President Nixon from the Oval Office in White House speaks about his efforts to meet his responsibilities. He also speaks about his efforts to maintain peace among various nations of the world. He says a good luck prayer for all Americans. The Seal of U.S. President , and the exterior of the White House. News anchors (one is Jim Lehrer) from studio report about the event. They summarize the speech of President Nixon and the momentous nature of the occasion.
German troops are seen in white winter uniforms, during World War 2, with some holding panzerfaust. Narrator mentions combat against Anglo-Canadian forces, and then speaks of preparation for the New Year's offensive. Heinrich Himmler, as commander of Army Group "Oberrhein" had ordered the launch of Operation Nordwind to recapture Strasbourg. Accordingly, On New Year's Eve, 1945,The Germans launch an offensive (Nordwind) into Alsace, attacking the Allied 6th Army Group at multiple points. On January 5, 1945, Army Group Oberrhein begins a support attack by General Otto von dem Bach's XIV SS Corps, the 553d Volksgrenadier Division, reinforced with armor and commando units. They are seen crossing the Rhine river in small boats at Gambsheim, just ten miles north of Strasbourg. Allied aircraft bomb German positions on the West bank of the Rhein (Rhine) River. The German troopers seize high ground West of the Rhein. German troops are seen firing recoilless anti-tank weapons in a field, Views of knocked out British and American tanks. Abandoned German Jagdpanzer IV faces a U.S. Tank Destroyer. German troops are seen advancing into town North of Strasbourg (Herrlisheim, Drusenheim, Offendorf ?). Scenes of destruction in town. Words: "Haus Bewohnt Civil" scrawled on homes to identify them as civilian occupied.
A motor boat in England. Propellers of the motor boat rotate. Men look at the new boat with rudders and propellers. A man rides the boat as he takes it to the water. A cameraman takes picture of the new motor boat.
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