The Potsdam Conference at the Cecilienhof (Im Neuen Garten, 14469 Potsdam, Germany), Potsdam, Germany during World War 2. President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, Russian Premier Joseph Stalin and Foreign Minister Vyacheslav M. Molotov shaking hands with each other as they pose for cameramen on steps of the Cecilienhof. President Truman and Marshal Stalin chats to each other. Closer view of Joseph Stalin and President Truman smiling. President Truman and Joseph Stalin stands together. General Dwight Eisenhower stands behind Stalin. The group enters the Cecilienhof together.
President Harry S. Truman in Germany for the Potsdam Conference during World War 2. President Truman, Admiral William D. Leahy and Secretary of State James F. Byrnes in official car in Berlin. The Secret Service stand on running boards of President Truman's car. A man takes photographs of President Truman. President Truman’s car drives past the camera. In next scene, the USS Augusta, a Northampton class cruiser, arrives at Port of Brussels (Place des Armateurs 6, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium) in Belgium. The USS Augusta is being towed by two tugboats. Belgian crowds waving at the ship. Sailors on the deck of the USS Augusta. President Truman and General Dwight D. Eisenhower review the Honor Guards in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany. President Truman and Eisenhower talking. President Truman and Admiral Leahy boards Douglas VC-54C (2107451) also called "Sacred Cow," the first U.S. Presidential aircraft (later termed Air Force One), at Frankfurt airport. Airplane taxiing on the runway.
President Harry S. Truman in Germany for the Potsdam Conference during World War 2. Cameramen sitting and standing while taking photos or videos. A military band plays in the background. President Truman delivers a speech, addressing the Honor Guard at a flag raising ceremony. The United States flag flying. Two U.S. Army soldiers salute the flag while standing on top of a building. President Truman and General Dwight D. Eisenhower in conversation as they walk along path. President Truman and staff aboard an M3 half-track reviewing 2nd Armored Division along German Autobahn.
A man views a British Royal Air Force (RAF) recruitment poster. Poster reads “Join the R.A.F. and see the world”. British men marching through gate as they enter a military base as new recruits prior to World War 2. Several recruits trying on RAF coats in front of officers inside an office. Factory workers working on aircraft and mounting engine in a fighter plane, probably a Hawker Hurricane. Aerial view of an airfield with airplanes parked in formation.
United States General Dwight D. Eisenhower visits disabled World War 2 veterans at a hospital in Florida. Eisenhower shakes hands with a WWII veteran in a wheelchair. General Eisenhower smiling. General Eisenhower visits his daughter in law, Barbara Jean Eisenhower ne Thompson, holding his grandchild after birth in a hospital. Wife Mamie Eisenhower, son John Eisenhower, and other relatives surround Barbara. General Eisenhower holds infant grandchild, (probably Dwight,) and at a later date is again seen with this grandson, Dwight David Eisenhower II, who he kisses. He is also holding another grandchild, probably Susan Elaine Eisenhower. Crowds gathered for a reception at Columbia University (Columbia University 535 W. 116th St. · New York, NY 10027). Barbara Jean Eisenhower ne Thompson, John Eisenhower, and Mamie Eisenhower sit to watch General Eisenhower on stage during a reception. General Eisenhower, in academic gown, delivers a speech during a reception at Columbia University, stating, "In today's struggle, no free man, no free institution, can be neutral, all must be joined in a common profession - that of Democratic citizenship."
Damage from aerial bombing during World War II. A city on fire, probably London, after being dropped with incendiary bombs. Smoke come out from a burning building. Skeletons of buildings damaged and surrounding areas showing the aftermath of a serious aerial bombing. Smoke emanates from rubble of a bombed church. A group of bombers dropping bombs in flight. Bombing of a village or forest. A house with gaping hole from bombing. The United States flag is laid on the roof of bombed house. A group of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers turn on the tarmac. Three Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers dropping bombs in flight.
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