Delegations from three Allied nations arrive in Washington DC, United States to study post-war security during World War II. Delegates disembark from aircraft and review a parade of troops. Soviet Ambassador to the United States Andrei Gromyko, U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull, British Permanent Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs Alexander Cadogan, U.S. Under Secretary of State Edward Stettinius arrive and attend the Dumbarton Oaks Conference. Secretary of State Hull speaks at the conference. Alexander Cadogan speaks.
Danish training ship Danmark departs for Denmark from the United States.The Danish flag is raised on the ship's mast. Danmark underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Master-at -arms of ' Danmark ' Knud L. Hansen takes over the vessel during ceremonies. U.S. Coast Guardsmen lined up. Past events shows American cadets training aboard Danmark.
U.S. President Harry S. Truman decorates men in Washington DC, United States for heroism in World War II. U.S. Marine Corps flying ace Lieutenant Colonel Pappy Boyington with the Medal of Honor. President Truman decorates a group of 14 Marines and Navy men for heroism above and beyond the call of duty. President Truman decorates a group of men including Sergeant Harold Russell, sailor Mate Whalen and Private Lucas. U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George C. Marshal and U.S. Navy Chief of Staff Fleet Admiral Ernest Joseph King congratulate the men who received the honors.
U.S. Secretary of State James F. Byrnes in the United States reports about a London meeting He speaks at his desk and says that the first session of the council of foreign ministers closed in a stalemate in London, England. But that need not and should not deprive them of a second and better chance to get on with peace. The foreign minister of the Soviet Union has not rejected proposal of the United States for a peace conference. Byrnes says that Soviet government will agree that the all the nations that fought the World War II shall have a chance to make world peace. This has been a people's war and it must be a people's peace.
A parade in Washington DC, United States in honor of USN (United States Navy) Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz. A sign reads 'Welcome Nimitz'. The motorcade of Admiral Nimitz moves along a street followed by a parade of naval units. Navy personnel and Marines march along the street. Spectators cheer. Army jeeps with signs reading 'Iwo Jima' and 'Tarawa' move along the street. Women Marines parade. U.S. Coast Guard patrol dogs march with their handlers. A formation of naval aircraft fly overhead. A replica of USS Missouri (BB-63) is used as a review stand for Admiral Nimitz at the Washington Monument. Admiral Nimitz reviews the marching units.
Japanese-American men standing on a sidewalk, watching a parade, in the United States. They cheer as various elements of the parade pass their vantage point. The entire focus is upon them and their demeanor and expressions.
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