Major General Howard K. Loughry in a meeting, officials seated around the desk. Views of some other meeting. A World War II War Bond document is seen. Tanks on road, soldiers around a tent, a typist on typewriter. An airplane taking off, airplane in flight. Paratroopers ejected from airplane.
Female American pilot Jacqueline Cochran tests a fighter airplane. An aircraft lands at an airfield. Jacqueline Cochran smiles and waves from the cockpit. Crowds gathered under the control tower to watch Cochran’s flight. Cochran performs aerial stunts taking off from a platform on top of a moving car. A man on the ground demonstrates a wingsuit with flaps on his arms like wings. A parachutist jumps off from an airplane. Two white parachutes open in midair. Parachutist lands on the ground.
Portrait of General Henry H. Arnold and his memorabilia in display case. Views of various awards like 'The American Academy of Public Affairs Award', 'West Point Cap Insignia of General Arnold', 'Bendix Trophy' and his collection.
President Harry S. Truman broadcasts to the nation from a desk in the White House, Washington, DC. on V-E (Victory in Europe) Day, announcing that Germany has surrendered to end World War 2, in Europe. He expresses his regret that the late President Franklin Roosevelt had not lived to see the day. Truman calls it a "solemn but glorious hour" and offers thanks to the "providence that has guided and sustained us through the dark days of adversity and into light."
General Hugh L. Scott seated on a chair demonstrates Indian sign language. General demonstrate two signs for Arapahoes.
General Hugh L. Scott seated on a chair demonstrates Indian sign language. General demonstrate sign for Arichara, act of shelling corn.
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