Closeup scenes show Wilbur H. Durborough-America's famous press photographer, seated behind the steering wheel of a 1911 Alto touring car parked on a street in Chicago, Illinois, getting ready to depart for Germany, during World War 1. Sitting behind him is his assistant cameraman, Irving G. Ries. Both have goggles pushed back on their foreheads. and both smoke cigars. Some spare tires are seen behind Mr. Ries. As camera moves back, they are seen surrounded by numerous friends and well-wishers as they prepare to depart from Chicago. Next, Durborough is seen standing on the bridge of the Holland-America steamship, S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam, with ship's Captain Jan Baron, who is on lookout for mines and submarines. Captain Baron passes his binoculars to Mr. Durborough. Captain Baron and Mr. Durborough stand on the deck looking at some documents. Lifeboats on davits behind them are ready for emergency. Durborough drives his car from the ship terminal onto a street in Rotterdam, with Captain Baron standing on a running board. The car is loaded down with luggage and equipment. He drives away as the Captain and others wave goodbye. Displaying an American flag on the hood, Durborough arrives at the German border. Dutch officials examine the car's contents, including a look into the engine compartment. Next, Durborough is stopped by German border guards, who examine his passport and greet him in a friendly manner. Durborough is seen in the offices of U.S.Ambassador James W.Gerard, as he describes his plans for visiting. He is honored by a visit from Prince of Reuss of German General Staff, Prince Max of Baden and Count Von Bernstorff- son of German Ambassador to the United States, who are seen chatting with him, before entering their car to depart.
View of train that has just arrived carrying Ambassador to the United States for Germany, Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff . Count von Bernstorff waves from rear of railroad car.
Test of giant flying boat Dornier DoX underway, as it carries 100 passengers in Rorsschach, Germany. Airplane in a hangar on the field. Men gather near the plane. Wingspread of 160 feet and the plane weighs 50 tons. The plane takes off in water.
Jewish demonstrators march across a bridge, in Chicago, carrying signs and banners denouncing the Nazis in Germany. The bridge crosses over a railroad. Many cars move on opposite lane from marchers. Several buses drive slowly past them. A brass band (not playing) accompanies them. Several marchers carry a large banner reading: "Hitler's Henchman Goebels must not greet the Century of Progress." The marchers move and assemble at Congress Plaza near Grant Park. A statue of an American Indian on horseback is seen. A municipal flag on a pole towering over the assembly contains the words: "Chicago 1933" against a backdrop symbol of the World's Fair.
20,000 New York residents dressed in traditional Czechoslovakian clothing march in streets of Manhattan in an Anti Nazi Parade against invasion of Czechoslovakia by Hitler and Nazi Germany, early in World War 2. Men,women and children of all ages hold hands and Allied flags are seen. Banners saying "Jesus not Hitler", "Keep America open for refugees", "Strong union...democracy" and many others can be seen. An overhead view of the parade gathered at Columbus Circle.
Exterior aerial and ground views of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe or SHAPE (SHAPE, Rue Grande, 7010 Mons, Belgium) located at Casteau, Wallonia, Belgium, north of the city of Mons. Various participating national flags and official cars parked in the premises of the headquarters. The SHAPE emblem above the doorway of the building, including the words, "Vigilia Pretium Libertatis". Dress Military hats from various countries and military branches on a hat and coat rack. Near Wiesbaden Germany, at Lindsey Air Station, a large NATO symbol outside on a large sign, with a smaller insignia and sign in the center that reads, "U.S. Air Forces in Europe." A sign on a building stating 'US Air Force Headquarters Europe'.
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