Navy Day celebrations in America were a very big occasion. The ships were moored in the Hudson River and President Truman dedicated America's new aircraft carrier before reviewing the fleet. Later thousands gathered in Central Park to...

President Truman speaks on the Atomic Bomb. At Oak Ridge, Tennessee workers have been producing the bomb. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...

President Truman signs the Bill which will give aid to free nations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...

In the course of President Truman's recent broadcast, he made references to the forces fighting in Korea. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...

Mr Truman in Brazil to close the Inter-American Defence Conference. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...

At Philadelphia the Army overwhelm the Navy at American football. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...

At the University of California President Truman receives an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. Afterwards he spoke about foreign policy and having no aggressive intentions toward the Soviet Union. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...

The American President once again urges a loan to help Britain on the road to recovery. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

A look back at the year of 1945 to the celebrations of VE and VJ Days, the conferences at Potsdam and the horror of the A-Bomb. ® ® The death of President Roosevelt before the final Victory and the landslide victory of Mr Attlee's...

President Truman urges an American loan to Britain to contribute to economic recovery. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

The attack on President Truman came just before his departure for Arlington Cemetery, those who saw him there were surprised when the news broke. The attempt was foiled by Secret Service agents and the police. Disclaimer: British...

Making his first appearance before the 82nd Congress, President Truman reports on the State of the Union - with accent on defence. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...

President Truman (whose home-town is only ten miles from Kansas City) has made a personal survey of the floods. The Devastation is spread far and wide over three States - Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...

President Truman, against the predications, defeats Thomas Dewey and remains in the White House. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PAST YEAR RECALLED BY LIONEL GAMLIN ® COMPILED BY SJ WIGGINS Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...

Vast crowds attended the match between America's Army and Navy. The Army won the tough game by 21 points to 0. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...

The Army met the Navy in a great match, the result being a draw. Many VIPs were present including President Truman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...

The 48 hour strike on American Railways has had a paralysing effect. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...

President Truman asks Congress to approve American Aid for Greece and Turkey. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...

President and Madame Auriol travelled to America aboard the liner ""Ile de France"" and made a tour of inspection during the voyage. In Washington the French President was welcomed by President Truman and together they watched a...

Movietone briefly reviews the past fifty years, as we move into the second half-century. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

The Shah of Persia has been paying a State Visit to President Truman, an important event, not only because it's the first time such a visit had been made to America on official business, but also because of Persia's strategic position...

Ex President Truman taking his daily constitutional, Movietone cameraman had to move fast to keep up with him, the answer was by roller skates. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...

At Okinawa on the eve of the Japanese surrender hundreds of transport planes were waiting to take troops to begin the occupation. General MacArthur landed at Atsugi and later board the 'Missouri' where he was greeted by Admiral Nimitz....