A man enters a United States Selective Service office in Puerto Rico. A girl at the reception working under National Youth Administration helps him. American flag in the background.
International Military Tribunal sits at the Palace of Justice to try World War II Nazi leaders for war crimes in Nuremberg, Germany. Chief Prosecutor from United States, Robert Houghwout Jackson presents count 1 of indictment a conspiracy to commit war and crimes against peace and humanity. Nazi leaders at the prisoners dock. Bormann, Donitz, Frank, Frick, Fritzsche, Goring, Hess, Funk, Jodl, Katlenbrunner, Keitel, Lay, Neurath, Papen, Raeder, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Rosenberg, Sauckel, Schacht, Seyss Inquart, Schirach, Speer and Streicher. Prosecution tables as Justice Jackson continues to speak.
General Henri Giraud of France and United states General Dwight D Eisenhower inspect Allied troops in North Africa. General Giraud confers Grand Legion of Honor on General Eisenhower as a cameraman records the event. (World War II period).
United States President Harry S. Truman dismisses General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War. President Truman addresses the nation and explains the reasons for the dismissal of General MacArthur as the Supreme Commander of the UN forces in Korea. Truman clarifies in his address that the "cause of world piece is much more important than any individual." He notes his concerns that the Korean War could become a World War III. He says that General MacArthur has been dismissed to uphold the cause of world peace. He however explains that the change in command must not be seen as change in policies. He assures that the Allies will not widen the war. He also affirms his faith in principles of peace, justice and freedom.
Japanese troops win the Battle of Corregidor during World War II. United States General Johnathan Matthew Wainwright and other Japanese officers at a surrender conference. Officers discuss the terms of surrender. Japanese soldiers march in compound of a building. Soldiers on top of a watch tower. Japanese troops lower an American flag and Japanese flag being raised after they capture the island of Corregidor.
A coalition government in Rome ,Italy after the end of Fascist rule. Cabinet meeting of a six party coalition government in Rome, Italy. President Paul Ramadier confers with the ministers. Allied Commander of Rome Colonel Charles. People gathered in the street as they read newspaper. A poster on the wall regarding a thanksgiving mass. United States 5th Army men enter the Church for the mass. General Mark Clark being greeted by the clergy. (World War II period).
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