Airplanes in flight over USS (United States Ship) Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, Japan at end of World War II. Views of the battle ship in sea, various U.S. Navy aircraft and B-29 aircraft can be seen flying. Sailors on gun deck of Missouri, small crafts going through water. Japanese officials arrive, Sailors standing in attention, General Douglas MacArthur arrives on deck, person speaks on microphone.
Officials of various countries arrive. Sailors standing at attention. General Douglas MacArthur arrives on deck and stands in front of a microphone. Japanese officials, military and civilians standing in groups. Japanese General signing the surrender document then the Russian General Derevyanko, General Sir Thomas Blamey from Australia, Colonel Moore Cosgrave General Jacques P. Leclerc of France and Admiral Cel Helfrich from Netherlands signs the peace treaty.
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."
Scenes of utter destruction from World War 2, in Germany. Wreckage and debris, destroyed neighborhoods, and fallen German soldiers. Surrendered German prisoners of war seen closeup and assembled in large group within confines of fenced field.
Newspaper headlines announce U.S. declaration of war on Japan in World War 2, such as 'Japan at war with US'. Supplies moved along a conveyor belt to waiting ships. Arms buildup in the United States as the U.S. enters World War II. Stockpiles of new tanks, Army trucks, and fighter airplanes lined up as U.S. war production increases.
Allied aircraft in flight and dropping shells toward enemy targets. Explosions on the ground seen from the air as bombs hit targets. Gun camera footage of Allied aircraft attacking and strafing parked German aircraft, roads, and railroads. Newspaper headline announcing Allies penetrating further into Germany. U.S. Army soldiers advancing on foot. U.S. soldiers firing artillery. Artillery in action, explosion can be seen.
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