Views of Yalta city, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic during World War II. Russian woman and a child walk along mountain road to Lavidia Palace where Yalta Conference will take place. They stop at Russian pipe soda fountain for drink. A Russian man points to Russian signs, one sign indicates the advance of Nazi German forces into Soviet Union in 1941, the other dated 1945 shows their retreat.
The narrator and host of the film is seen sitting on an armchair. He speaks about United States’ lack of desire to establish a global hegemony. “We have constantly reiterated by word, by deed, that we have no desire to establish a colonial empire” the host said. Wilson Line SS Ariosto ship unloads a tractor. Ship loads sacks of cement in Puerto Rico. A doctor adjusts the x-ray machine. A nurse tends to a ward with patients lying in bed. Sign for Africa Freedom Day on April 15, 1959 at Carnegie Hall. African musicians playing drums as dancers perform a traditional folk dance. A man speaking to the audience at Carnegie Hall. African Americans clapping. New York Times newspaper article by Tad Szulc titled “New Latin Accord is Offered By U.S.” with a photo of United States President John F. Kennedy on the right side. The host explains that the Soviet Union accuses the United States of imperialism to deflect Soviet colonialism. “Now on the face of things, one would assume both imperialism and its twin colonialism are on the way out” the host said.
U.S. Air Force C-121(Lockheed Constellation) aircraft taxis to ramp after landing at Washington National Airport. U.S. Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles, descends steps from aircraft and is met by officials and well wishers. He stops to greet woman with small children. Dulles makes a few brief remarks to a large gathering of reporters and photographers. He is in a hurry because he must get to the White House to report to the President. He also notes that the next day he must report to the U.S. House of Representatives and to the U.S. Senate. Secretary Dulles comments about diplomatic events of the trip related to entry of Germany into NATO; movement toward formation of a European Union; signing of the Austrian State Treaty; and invitation from the Soviet Union for 4-power talks.
The Malta Conference in Malta, United Kingdom during World War II. A guard opens the door of a car. U.S. Navy Fleet Admiral Ernest King gets off the car. Admiral King and Commander Bornin walk into Montgomery House for the Malta Conference. A guard at the entrance door salutes the officers. U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union William Averell Harriman arrives in a car at Montgomery House. A guard opens the door of a car and U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George Marshall gets off the car and walks into the building. U.S. Army Service Forces Commanding General Brehon Burke Somervell arriving with another officer for the conference. Several officers arriving for the conference. A large crowd gathered outside the building. U.S. and British officers leaving the Union Club after a luncheon. A crowd of civilians standing on either side of a street watching the officers. A few guards controlling the crowd as the officers walk towards vehicles. General Marshall comes out of the building holding documents. The General walking towards a car. An officer outside the building watches the General.
The first Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Debate in Chicago, Illinois. Moderator Howard K. Smith introduces the candidates-- Republican candidate U.S. Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Democratic candidate Senator John F. Kennedy. He talks about the opening and the closing statements to be given by the candidates. He talks about the questions which the panel of correspondents would ask the candidates. Senator Kennedy begins his statement. Kennedy talks about the direction of freedom for the Americans. He discusses domestic issues and the kind of society people live in. He talks about the strengths and the progress rate of the Americans. He urges people to make their country more powerful in every field. He feels disappointed about the unused steel-mill capacity, low rate of economic growth and poor educational system. He says he's not satisfied when he sees men like Jimmy Hoffa in charge of the largest union in the United States, and still free. He insists on overall infrastructural development and improvement of hydro power production where he says the Soviet Union has a lead. He states that every American should enjoy his full constitutional rights and they should meet their responsibilities. He says African American and Puerto Rican babies have much lower chances in education, work ,and advancement in the United States, and that this needs to change. He states that the government should provide effective programs and social security system for its citizens.
Posters for various concerts and shows and performances in New York City. Poster outside Carnegie Hall (881 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States) for The Philharmonic Symphony, Society of New York, with time of show and other information. Poster of "Music from The USSR. An All Soviet Union program" with other details. Poster for Ray Lev with photograph. Billboard for The Philharmonic Symphony with Marian Anderson." Billboards "Frits Kreisler, New York Philharmonic," and 'Yehudi Menuhin" with sold out stickers pasted on top. United States Navy sailors in uniform walk by the posters. Billboards of Arthur Rubinstein and Kreisler.
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