Herbert Hoover, head of United States Food Administration (during World War I) visits the Citroen Munitions Factory Plant in Paris, France. He along with Andre Citroen and other dignitaries and workers dine in the Munition Plant mess. Left to right with the dignitaries are: Madame La Gen. Debuyer, Mr. H.C. Hoover, Mr. Loucheur (French Minister of Armament who presided at the dinner), Mr. Andre Citroen of Andre Citroen Ammunition Factory. Men and women dignitaries with Hoover rise during the playing the United States National Anthem (to honor Mr. Hoover) and then sit along with the rest of the workers to eat the meal. Workers and the dignitaries converse with each other during the meal. After the meal, in the Club attached to the canteen, Herbert Hoover with other dignitaries drinks coffee and some smoke cigars. Dignitaries left to right are: Mr. Victor Boret, French Food Minister; Mr. Ernest Vilgrain, French State Secretary of Food; Mr. H.C. Hoover, American Food Commissioner; Mr. Andre Citroen, Owner of Ammunition Factory; Mr. Andre Tardieu, French High Minister in America for French government. Exterior view of the Munitions manufacturing plant grounds and buildings.
The House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC or HCUA), an Investigating Committee of United States House of Representatives, questions Hollywood figures about communist propaganda. People gather at the hearings. Photographers click pictures as Actor Robert Taylor arrives. He sits at witness table. His lawyer talks to him. Member of committee orders audience not to applaud. Taylor states that he supports outlawing the Communist Party, if it will reduce communist threat to the United States. Member of committee thanks and praises Taylor as he leaves.
The House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC or HCUA) an Investigating Committee of the United States House of Representatives, questions Hollywood personalities about communist influence. Journalist Howard Rushmore is asked questions. He is asked about Gerhart Eisler and whether he was "Jerome's "boss, and whether Eisler was a Communist. Witness answers that he is one of the major ones and that he is a representative of communist international in the United States. He mentions giving certain communists favorable press. Member of committee calls such communists 'Sacred Cows', witness call them 'Sacred Red Cows'. He takes name of Edward G Robinson and states that Jerome had instructed him to always defend Robinson, even if he gave a poor performance in a bad picture. . He talks to the committee about meeting of American committee, for the protection of foreign born, in Cleveland. Attorney General Biddle labeled it as a communist front in 1943. The committee asks him about League of American Writers and whether it is a Communist organization. Journalist also takes names of Earl Browder and Mike Gold, a writer for the Daily Worker newspaper.
United States President Ronald Reagan arrives at the podium at the Brandenburg Gate (Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin, Germany) in Berlin, Germany, with the Berlin Wall separating East Berlin in background. Large crowds gather. People stand with the United States flags. Dignitaries on the platform. The flags on the platform. President comes at the podium to give a speech in front of the crowd. He discusses the free state of prosperity and well-being. He says that a communist country always faces technological backwardness, and it cannot progress. He says that the Soviet Union has also realized the importance of freedom. Freedom leads to prosperity and the well-being of a nation. Includes the famous phrase "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" Buildings in the background. Graffiti on a wall in the background. The crowd applauds.
United States President Ronald Reagan addressing people at the Brandenburg Gate (Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin, Germany) in Berlin, Germany. Large crowd gathers People stand with the United States flags. Dignitaries on the platform. The flags on the platform. President at the podium gives a speech in front of the crowd. The crowd applauds. He discusses the free state of prosperity and well-being. He talks about the relations between the East and the West and arms control. He also discusses the Soviet's challenge to the Western Allianz about nuclear weapons. President Reagan suggests nuclear weapons and the chemical weapons should be eliminated. He talks about the 1986 restoration of democracy in the Philippines, freedom in Europe and the technological advancements taking place. He says that the West is ready to cooperate with the East as and when needed.
A treaty signed between Denmark and the United States in Denmark. The treaty is about guarding of Greenland by the United States. Danish Minister Kauffmann addresses people. He explains the importance of the treaty. He states that the treaty is a vital step in Hemisphere defense. He also talks about the liberation of Denmark.
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