United States Army General William C Duckle speaks to staff officers as they take down notes in Bougainvilie, Solomon Island. Soldiers talk to one another around a mound of sandbags. One of the soldiers enters a tent. (World War II period).
American infantrymen advance through jungle in Bougainvilie, Solomon Island. Smoke rises as explosions occur. Infantrymen carrying fire throwers move through the jungle and fire them into pill boxes as smoke rises. (World War II period).
American infantrymen scramble throught jungle in Bougainvilie, Solomon Islands. One soldier fires a flame thrower, which produces a large fireball that burns portions of the underbrush. American troops advance cautiously, in crouched positions.Smoke partially obscures the scene, as they employ more flame throwers. Riflemen watch carefully for emerging Japanese soldiers after flame throwers are used. (World War II period).
Inside view of United Nations Headquarters where United Nations meeting is in progress. Dr Oswaldo Aranha, President of the session and assembly seated. United Nations ponders Palestine problem. Terrorist attack at Rehovoth is shown. Cairo to Haifa express railroad train blown up and derailed. British soldiers look through wreckage of train. Injured turkish woman mourning over her 3 year old son. Injured carried from train.
View of United Nations Assembly after announcements made by United States Ambassador to United Nations, Warren Austin. In front of the United Nations Headquarters is a display of flags representing each member state. Other dignitaries and Warren Austin can be seen discussing. Russian delegation seated with Andrei Gromyko.
Warren Austin speaks that United Nations cannot permit more violence in Palestine during 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Under the Charter, the Security Council has both inescapable responsibility and full authority to take the steps necessary to bring about cease fire in Palestine.
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