Various scenes of Vienna Austria, following World War 1. Military officers (or cadets) in uniform, complete with swords, walk in single file across a square in the city. Behind them is a tiny park containing a tall memorial structure, and behind that two seven-story buildings that frame the corner of the square. A large crowd quietly assembled in a square with the large tree-filled city park (Stadtpark) in the background. Another view near Ringstrasse (possibly from near the University area) with line of buildings leading to the Votive Church (Votivkirche) and its twin steeples in the background. Next scene shows people gathering near some statues in a small park. A cluster of large official-looking buildings seen prominently in the background. In final scenes, people are gathered in front ot the Austrian Parliament building (on the Ringstrasse boulevard in the first district, aka, Innere Stadt). The The Athena Fountain (Pallas-Athene-Brunnen) is seen in front of the building.
Austrian troops prepare to resist the Nazi German forces in Vienna, Austria. The Austrian Home Guard are attached to regular military forces of the nation to strengthen fighting units. Austrian soldiers are issued rifles which were loaded on a truck. The soldiers with rifles slung over their shoulders. An Austrian officer reviews his troops.
Hitler reviews German military parade on Vienna's Ring Road, from reviewing stand near Museums of Art and Natural History. Formation of German bomber aircraft in flight. Adolf Hitler stands with German officials. They look up in the sky. Armored vehicles and motorbikes, followed by tanks, move along the road. Hitler gives Nazi salute as each passes. Military brass band, led simultaneously by two conductors, plays. View from stand, above and behind Adolf Hitler. Views of spectators, some clinging to lamposts. Cavalary troops on horseback bring up rear of parade. The military band, across the road from reviewing stand, performs close-order drill maneuvers, while playing. Young SS soldier, in helmet, seen amongst mixture of soldiers watching the parade. Older, war veteran, wearing uniform and medals, stands with group of older spectators.
Scenes from a horse racing Derby Day in Freudenau, Vienna, Austria. People sit on the bench and talk. Wealthy men in fine suits and top hats talking to one another. Society women in fine dresses, hats and carrying parasols are seen as they stroll near the race grandstand. Some of the ladies' hats are very large and have feathers and other tall decorations. Some men in Austrian soldier uniforms are also seen. Crowd strolling at the site. Members of Osterr Jockey club stand at the site, one man smokes a cigarette and talks.
A young Hungarian refugee girl leans on her father’s shoulder. Refugee girl in deep though, chin on hand. A Hungarian grandmother looks on. A woman strokes the head of a tired refugee girl on her lap. Vienna Town Hall in morning mist ( Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, 1010 Wien, Austria ) The Caritas Haus (presently at Albrechtskreithgasse 19-21, 1160 Wien, Austria) in Vienna. Hungarian family seeking help in the Roman Catholic-run Caritas Haus. Hungarian refugees speaking to a man at Catholic Relief Services. Poster behind man reads “Cath. Relief Services National Catholic Welfare Conference” with the United States and Austrian flags. Woman Hungarian refugee and her daughters speak with a female official to facilitate immigration to the United States. Men shake hands with a Caritas Haus official. A woman gives out free bags labeled “United States Escapee Program” to Hungarian refugees. Smiling Hungarian refugee girls opening their “United States Escapee Program” bags, inspecting the items included in the package. Welfare agency officials facilitate identification of refugees. Hungarian refugee family holding their passports. Official examining passports and recording information with typewriter. Hungarian refugee man introducing each family member to the official.
The German occupation of Austria (Anschluss) prior to World War II. Heldengedenktag or Heroes' Memorial Day in Berlin, Germany on March 13,1938. View of the Neue Wache (Unter den Linden 4 10117 Berlin) along Unter den Linden. A cross, flowers, and a flame burns next to it. A guard stands outside. View of the equestrian statue of Frederick the Great. Camera pans back across the front of the Neue Wache or New Guard building showing soldiers in formation on either side. Accompanied by two officers, Hermann Goering in uniform, including steel helmet, walks behind soldiers as they carry a large floral wreath across the square and into the New Guard building. View from inside as they enter and place the wreath. Closeup of the wreath shows a ribbon with words: "Adolf Hitler." Officers salute. War song, "Ich hatt' einen Kameraden," is softly played in the background. Scene shifts to Vienna, Austria, as Goering gives a speech. View of St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom, Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Wien, Austria) and scenes from several days prior, as crowds cheer in Heldenplatz square (Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna) about the Anschluss. Animated map showing the annexation territory. Slate displaying the slogan: "Ein Volk; Ein Reich; Ein Fuhrer" (One people; one nation; one leader.)