POTSDAM CONFERENCE--BERLIN FLAG RAISING, BERLIN, GERMANY Part 1

Description

MS, Pres Harry S. Truman, Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gen Omar N. Bradley, General George S. Patton, military staff and guests stand at attention at Berlin flag raising. MS, Pres Truman at microphone delivering a speech commencing with: "This is an historic occasion. We are proud to raise the flag of victory over Berlin; we are fighting for peace; we want peace and prosperity for all the world...." Army band playing "Star Spangled Banner." MS, Honor Guard with battalion standard. MS, soldiers with rifles at salute. MS, President Truman and staff stand at attention as American flag is raised. MS, flag flying from flagpole.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities