More than six thousand participants battle it out in world's largest and longest ski race for 43rd consecutive year in Sweden. The nordic or cross-country skiers seen starting the Vasaloppet race and during the 56 mile race. In between the race participants have refreshments.
Car moves on snowy road of Falun, Sweden. An antiquarian gets out of and takes out antique copper currency of 1630 out of bag. He gives the currency to chauffeur. Chauffeur returns back some currency. Car leaves.
German book exhibition in Stockholm, Sweden. Swedish people enter the exhibition hall. They climb up stairs. German books and pamphlets displayed on table. A Swedish woman wearing fur coat watches the books. A book on Dürer is opened. Men walk by table and observe the books displayed. Pictures of Renaissance equestrian statues in book. A book titled 'Leonardo da Vinci' is opened. Leonardo da Vinci's famous portrait 'Mona Lisa' printed in book.
Mix of actor portrayals and actual footage: Church, homes and schools of America. Various United States soldiers. Views of German soldiers. German soldiers marching in a parade ground. Rulers and dictators of Germany: Adolf Hitler (World War II), Kaiser Wilhelm II, Otto Von Bismarck who laid identity of Germany as Nazi, Huns, and Prussians respectively. Historic overview of Germany. Princes and feudalistic rulers of the states. In contrast the US, French and British parliamentary system. King Frederick, the Great of Prussia with his cavalry and in his court. Prussian war against Austria, Russia, Sweden, France. German women wave for victorious troops. Portraits of Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. Dictums of Clausewitz, crushing of the 1848 revolt in Prussia. Germans emigrate to the U.S. Otto Von Bismarck addresses the ministry his policies of blood and iron.
Canadian Prime Minister Lester Pearson arrives at Caledon in a Canadian Air Force helicopter. He has come to attend 11th World Ploughing Contest. He inspects a two ton globe which is a symbol of agriculture's part in making a peaceful society. Prime Minister and others walking and inspecting latest farm machinery. Many views farmers from different countries driving tractors and ploughing field. People and VIPs watching. as Championship awards are given to winners. The silver Canadian plowing trophy goes to Stan Willis of Cornwall, Prince Edward Island. The overall gold plowing trophy goes to a contestant from Sweden.
Dynamo sports club athletes greeted at Moscow Station. Athletes returned after touring Sweden and Norway. 1947.