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.
Senate Subcommittee on Investigations conducts so-called Army-McCarthy hearings, chaired by Senator Karl Earl Mundt. Scenes include Senator Joseph McCarthy with his chief counsel, Roy Cohn. Among Senators seen are Stuart Symington and Everett Dirksen.
Major dinner attended by many dignitaries, including Winston Churchill, Cordell Hull, and John Foster Dulles.
Vice President Richard Nixon and his wife, Pat, mingle with officials seeing them off from Washington National Airport, Washington DC, on a trip to Asia. Luggage at the airport. 'Dick Nixon Special' sign on the airplane. Well-wishers with posters and banners stand on the observation deck balcony. One sign reads: "We Love Pat." President Dwight D Eisenhower is personally seeing them off. Mrs. Nixon carries a bouquet of flowers. The Nixons wave goodbye as they board the waiting aircraft.
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