THE PRESIDENCY IN THE POST WAR WORLD -THE TRUMAN YEARS Truman and the Cold War.
The Presidency in the Post War World - The Truman Years - Victory in Europe
May 8th, 1945: V-E Day: Excellent shots of celebrations in Paris, London, New York City and Moscow (nighttime fireworks display, the Kremlin outlined by explosions). American & Soviet soldiers greeting, kissing one another at shores of river.
The Presidency in the Post War World - The Truman Years - Post WWII
President Truman on bow of battleship bound for Potsdam Conference in Germany, July 7th 1945. Truman touring devastated Berlin. Homeless man shuffling along ruined street. Man chipping Nazi swastika from marble wall. Red Army soldiers & tanks marching through Berlin. Truman inspecting US troops.
The Presidency in the Post War World - The Truman Years - Potsdam Conference
Aerial of Palace of Potsdam, Red Star composed of geraniums in courtyard. Joseph Stalin shaking hands with Winston Churchill. High angle & level views of Potsdam Conference, men seated at circular table. Stalin & Truman posing for cameras.
The Presidency in the Post War World - The Truman Years - Post WWII
Riots in European cities, Communists, anti-Communists & police clashing in streets. Train of refugees and displaced persons winding through devastation. Rebel Uprising in Greece: Flock of sheep & young shepherd; Men playing cards outside cafe; Destitute man; King of Greece returning to throne; Anti-fascist placards & crowds of men yelling for democracy; Male & female rebel soldiers marching through village; Greek rebels in hills, firing rifles, mortars, machine guns, & artillery.
The Presidency in the Post War World - The Truman Years - Truman Doctrine
Motorcade arriving at Capitol Building. President Truman excerpt speaking to Congress, March 12, 1947 calling for support of freedom struggles (introducing the Truman Doctrine). "I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures. ... The free peoples of the world look to us for support in maintaining their freedoms. If we falter in our leadership, we may endanger the peace of the world - and we shall surely endanger the welfare of this Nation." Truman signing policy, Greek priest watching. Greeks dancing & celebrating after suppression of rebels.
The Presidency in the Post War World - The Truman Years - WWII Aftermath
Aerial of devastated European. Ruins of city; displaced persons, elderly and children rummaging through garbage cans, sifting through rubble, sleeping on street. President Harry S. Truman and George Marshall meeting.
The Presidency in the Post War World - The Truman Years - Post WWII
Newsreel of 16 countries meeting in Paris to discuss the Marshall Plan; Mr. Marshall speaks to them of the ambitious project. Food from U.S. arriving in Europe, being distributed. Europeans constructing & working at factories of U.S. supplies. The Berlin Blockade and Airlift. May Day Parade, Stalin watching, saluting the massive military display. Soldiers marching in Czechoslovakia and Hungary. Map of divided Berlin. Barricades & deserted passageways leading into West Berlin. Desperate children & adults of West Berlin. Refugees gathering belongings.
The Presidency in the Post War World - The Truman Years - Berlin Blockade
Signs designating Soviet & American zones. Soviet & American soldiers at respective checkpoints.
The Presidency in the Post War World - The Truman Years - Berlin Airlift
Newsreel of Berlin Airlift: cargo planes take off, land.
The Presidency in the Post War World - The Truman Years - Berlin Blockade
Soviet Air maneuvers. American GI's unload food and supplies during Berlin Airlift; children wave to planes as they pass. Signs being removed and transports entering West Berlin after Berlin Blockade is lifted.
The Presidency in the Post War World - The Truman Years - Post WWII
American soldiers shoring defense in West Berlin, Germany. NATO: American brass in conference; map of NATO countries. Capitol Building, Washington DC. President Harry Truman speaking to Congress. NATO flag; NATO meeting in session. Dwight Eisenhower shaking hands with French officer at airport. Aerial Arc d' Triomphe Paris, France. Montage of post-war European prosperity.