Scenes from a Congressional probe of "Reds" (Communists and accused Soviet sympathizers). J. Parnell Thomas presides over the meeting. Eugene Dennis, leader of Communist Party USA, takes the oath and sits at desk. Eugene Dennis testifies. Photographers move up and take pictures. Dennis protests vehemently that his name is Eugene Dennis and that he be permitted to testify. Robert Stripling, of the House Dies Committee, and later HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) also interrogates Dennis.
Military officers and men pass by a building at a dock area. Smoke rises from funnel of a ship.
Ship's funnel emits smoke. Captain looks through binoculars in cabin. 'IMERTHIE II', written on the ship. A man rows small boat in harbor. Passengers climb aboard the ship
Entourage of President Franklin Roosevelt passes by troops assembled at attention. President Roosevelt seen seated in front seat of his car, atop drivers seat to view as U.S. Army soldiers and equipment pass in review. Soldiers carrying full equipment march past the President. Horses carrying supplies follow the troops. Trucks carrying equipment and long boats pass. Next are armored trucks & weapons carriers lined up for inspection. Camera view alternates between troops being reviewed and view of the President as he watches and talks to military and civilian staff around his car. Jeeps pass in review with mounted machine guns. Barracks and buildings of the military base seen behind the President's car. President Roosevelt's doctor, Naval officers and aide in conversation. At end of clip is a view from a moving car passing by U.S. Navy sailors assembled and at attention during President Roosevelt's visit.
From a documentary about American Contralto, Marian Anderson, one of the leading classical singers in America. Marian Anderson accompanied by a pianist appears on the stage during a concert and sings the song "Oh What a Beautiful City." The concert hall roars with applause from the audience. Marian sings several songs while the pianist plays. Close-ups of Marian Anderson singing during the concert. Entire audience mesmerized with her voice. She also sings "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" and "Crucifixtion" (He Never Said a Mumblin Word), followed by reverent silence in the audience.
Snow-covered wooded area. Drawing of snow-covered lighted house with moon above. Slates give text of story "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Santa Claus (or Father Christmas) at foot of Christmas tree. Santa Claus looks at decorations on tree. On Christmas morning, children in pajamas sneak down stairs. Children play with new toys under the Christmas tree including dolls, baby carriage, toy gun, drum, keyboard. Women and children walking through snow in the woods. Santa Claus waves standing outside a wooden log cabin.
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