Reconversion Chief, John Snyder gives a statement in Washington DC. He states that government is committed to a program which will provide jobs for all. A microphone is placed in front of him on a table. He reads from a document.
Democratic Presidential nominee, John W. Davis, receives tumultous reception in his home town of Clarksburg, West Virginia. Well-wishers jam the streets, bunting is hung on building, and a brass band plays. An open automobile, carrying the Presidential nominee, proceeds slowly through mass of spectators. Davis stands in the car, waves at the crowd, and shakes hand with spectators. Later, he wipes his face with a hankerchief, as he stands with his wife, Ellen G. (Bassel) Davis, on the balcony of a house. Crowd cheers him. One holds sign reading: "West Virginia." Mr. and Mrs. Davis pose for photograph. Mrs. Davis holds bouquet of flowers. Nominee Davis speaks from a podium. Banner on podium displays official motto of West Virginia: "Montani Semper Liberi" (Mountaineers are always free). American flags are massed behind him.
Democratic candidate for President, John William Davis, at his office,in New York, United States. Mr. Davis strolls with his wife, in the gardens of his estate on Long Island, New York. . He plays golf. Mr. Davis plays catch with a grandaughter, on the grounds of his estate. He picks up his granddaughter,in his arms.
Opening scene depicts (dramatized) the presence of German submarines off the Atlantic Coast, delivering Nazi German saboteurs of Operation Pastorius to Long Island, New York and to Florida in 1942. View of German submarines in the ocean. A scientist in a FBI laboratory examines explosives found when the sabotage attempt was uncovered, including blocks of TNT and explosives designed to look like lumps of coal. J. Edgar Hoover describes how the explosives were designed to target American citizens and war industries during World War 2. Paddy wagons with military guards standing on read door platforms are seen entering court facility in Washington DC. View inside the paddy wagons of German agents ("submarine saboteurs") being brought to military trial. View of the accused and the military officers of the court sitting in court during the trial. Military judges are seen seated during the trial proceedings. View of a wall of file cabinets and a hand reaching into a cabinet marked "secret." Past events show Adolf Hitler in meetings with his staff. An animated map shows Nazi symbol overlaying an outline of the United States. A United States flag in the background. The director of the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) John Edgar Hoover in the United States. He sits at a desk in his office. He talks about enemy agents, Hitler's desire to punish the United States, and the victory of the United States over them.
American actor Kirk Douglas receives award for promoting the treasury campaign in Washington D.C. Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, John William McCormack presents an award to actor Kirk Douglas at the United States Capitol. Kirk Douglas becomes the co chairman oftTreasury campaign of the Freedom Bond Drive for the sale of the saving bonds. Douglas poses with the award before the photographers.
Officials arrive at the offices of the British Governor of Cyprus. ArchBishop Makarios II, Leader of the Greek Cypriots in the movement for enosis (union with Greece), arrives and ascends steps into building. He is seen being greeted by Sir John Harding, the Governor of Cyprus.
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