Macarthur Visits Philippines (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1945)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. MACARTHUR VISITS PHILIPPINES: MINDORO, P.I. - General Douglas MacArthur is met by President of the Commonwealth, Sergio Osmena, as he arrives on a tour of the liberated islands while the General's wife visits the wounded. General MacArthur also accompanies a task force in the invasion of Labuan, off the coast of Borneo. 2. SAN FRANCISCO PARLEY ENDS: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - President Truman flies to the city for the last session of the United Nations Conference and is greeted at the airport by Secretary of State Edward Stettinius before a parade through the streets. At his hotel he confers with Admiral Nimitz on the war in the Pacific.—Later he witnesses the voting as fifty nations sign the Charter that marks new hopes for an era of peace. First to sign is China, followed by Russia, Great Britain and France. Then Mr. Stettinius affixes his signature for the United States, one of his last acts as Secretary of State.—The President's address to the conference emphasizes the hope for a better world with this Charter of the United Nations and stresses it as a victory against war itself.—INDEPENDENCE, OH - The President's home town turns out en masse to roar a welcome to his first visit home as Chief Executive. (LOCAL – CANADA) PARTON SAINT HONORED BY HUGE PARADE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library