(From a U.S. government-edited version of production "Triumph of the Will" with World War 2 period English audio narration and commentary added): Scenes from closing of Nazi Sixth Party Congress in Nuremberg in 1934. German national party symbol. Fuhrer Adolf Hitler followed by other German officers walks through a long wide expanse with large number of SS (Schutzstaffel) and SA (Sturmabteilung) troops cheering and giving Nazi salute. Rudolf Hess - Deputy to Adolf Hitler, SS Head Heinrich Himmler and other Nazi officers accompany Hitler. Rudolf Hess speaks into a microphone followed by Hitler. Hitler addresses the crowd. He affirms the primacy of the Nazi Party in Germany and declares 'All loyal Germans will become National Socialists. Only the best National Socialists are party comrades.' Crowd cheers for him. Hermann Goering gives a Nazi salute. Rudolf Hess then leads the assembled crowd for a final salute to Hitler thus marking the closing of the Nazi 6th Party Congress.
American combat correspondents and photographers in Pacific Theater during Second World War. Close up of American flag flying over a U.S. military cemetery. A sailor kneels before a cross marking the burial site of a comrade. War correspondent types report on portable typewriter. Combat photographer loading film in his camera. Photographer developing film in dark room. Scene shifts to the event photographed, which is Japanese Lieutenant General Shunzaburo Mugikura, Commanding General, Japanese 31st Army, on board USS Portland (CA-33), signing document of surrender for the Japanese base at Truk, Caroline Islands, 2 September 1945.
American Peace Mobilization meeting of anti-war persons and pacifists at Mecca Auditorium, New York, early in World War 2. Close-up of many pins on a man's coat lapel, for various labor and anti-war organizations. Exteriors of the building. A man buys a newspaper. People enter Mecca Temple for the meeting. View of many pedestrians walking on busy sidewalk in front of auditorium building. A man sells newspapers on a street. Sign on the entrance reads 'Welcome American People's Meeting'. People enter the building.
Various views of American Peace Mobilization delegates carrying placards and marching in Washington DC advocating against war, early in World War 2 period. Various anti-war signs held by people read 'Stop aid to Britain', 'Defend Right Labor', 'The right To Strike Is Only Protection Of Labor', 'There Is A Way Out Of War - Join APM'. Pacifist delegates march outside gates of the White House.
American Peach Mobilization delegates march outside gates of the White House, Washington DC, early in World War 2. People carry signs and march on the street . Traffic passes on the street in foreground. Signs held by anti-war marchers on street read 'No Police Terrors Against Strikes', 'Strike Is Only Protection To Labor', 'All Out Aid To Britain Means Total War For America', 'Defend The Rights Of Labor', 'Fight Every Step To War', and 'There Is A Way Out War - Join APM'. People pass by the White House gate.
Launching of USS Santa Fe (CL-60) in Camden, New Jersey in World War 2. Sponsor of the Santa Fe, Miss Caroline T. Chavez speaks into a microphone. Officers and guests in background. Chocks under the side of the Santa Fe prior to the launch. Miss Caroline and two maids of honor at the launching ceremony. Miss Chavez breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow of Santa Fe as she starts to slide down the way. Shipyard workers wave at the launching of the ship.
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