Honor guards of uniformed policemen take their places on both sides of King Faisal Street, in front of Al Husseini Mosque (K. Talal St. 1, Amman, Jordan), as officials begin to arrive for Friday prayers. Prime Minister Ibrahim Pasha Ashim and Minister of National Education Sheikh Fihmi (in white turban) arrive in chauffeured car. An open truck with a machine gunner in back and several mounted lancers lead a 1942 Buick sedan carrying Emir Abdulla ibn El-Hussein. The police honor guard salute by presenting arms. Inside the Mosque courtyard, worshipers wash themselves before entering for prayers. Worshipers are seen inside the Mosque and outside, prostrating themselves in prayer. The Emir embraces ministers as he leaves and enters his car to drive away.
A film on the reconstruction of Europe after World War II. Image of Adolf Hitler speaking at a rally earlier in the war, with translation of some of his words superimposed on the image. Stone heaps in a European city following bombing in World War 2. A sign for Hazelaarstraat (area of Amsterdam, Netherlands.) Rubble of destroyed buildings. The ruins of a church. Closeup views of address numbers in a city, including 6, 24, and 40, each followed by scenes of rubble and twisted metal. Woman emerges from a cave dwelling with a young child. A sad woman holding a young child. Close-up view of a rat emerging from a hole in a wallboard, walking directly toward camera position. Person placing a blanket on a crying baby. A sign board on a street reads, "Danger: Typhus carried by lice." Children (possibly Italian) gathered with water vessels near a well, collecting what appears to be dirty water. A boy lying in a hospital bed, with images of Christ and Italian writing above bed. Hand taking down a hospital chart record. "Napoli" visible on chart implying Naples, Italy. Hungry men, women, and children in Greece, living in poverty, are seen scavenging for food from trash cans. Sign on wall behind reads, "ΚΟΣΜΙΚΟΝ." Arms of women holding water pitchers, standing in a group waiting for water. A desperate looking woman holding a half-clothed sleeping child in her arms. A young boy holding the leg of an adult and crying. A carriage of a undertaker or funeral service driving away on a street.
Reconstruction of Europe after World War II. In Axis countries like Germany, children who suffered through war in Europe are seen gathered together on the street, many German boys and girls looking sad and hungry. Rubble of destroyed houses and buildings. Citizens walk through debris. Group of children lick metal pans laying on the ground and scavenge for food in a pile. Other people living in poverty are seen scavenging for food in trash cans and dust bins. A woman scrapes a trash can with a spoon and eats while a boy looks on. A riot and mayhem among citizens seeking relief and food. Faces of upset citizens, with many looking scared, sad, and angry. Sick, starved infant child lying in bed.
Freed Jewish prisoners in Europe during World War II. People seated along the railroad tracks. Groups of freed prisoners seated on the ground and resting. Some of the people sleep on the ground. A train on the railroad track. A man looks at his shirt. People gather outside a wagon. A soldier distributes food to them.
Freed Jewish prisoners in Europe during World War II. People seated along the railroad tracks. A train on the railroad track. A soldier distributes food. Women and children sleep on the ground. Village being shelled by German artillery. Smoke arises in the far background. Electric poles along a side of the street. People seated along the railroad tracks. Train on the track.
Russian and American officers and forces meet in Germany during World War II. An event sometimes referred to as East Meets West. U.S. Major General Emil F. Reinhardt, Commander of the U.S. 69th Infantry Division and Russian officer Major General Rusakov, Commander of the 58th Guard Division meet. They shake hands. Other officials and soldiers standing with them. U.S. and Russian flags flying on the flag pole in the background. Soldiers and officials seated aboard a tank as it rolls. They come out of the tank.
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