America At War - First Scenes Sound Version (1941)

Full title reads: “AMERICA AT WAR - First Scenes“. United States of America (USA). Various shots of Mr Nomura, Japanese Ambassador in the USA, and Japanese diplomat Mr Kurusu, being mobbed by the press in Washington DC. Crowds around the White House. Mr Cordell Hull, US Secretary of State for War, is seen arriving at White House. Close up shot of headlines in the newspapers - Japanese declare war etc. Air to air shots of the bombs being dropped from Japanese aircraft. Close up shot of a map of Pacific Isles with arrows pointing at Pearl Harbour. Long shot of peaceful Pearl Harbour prior to attack. Various shots of the America’s Pacific Fleet ready at sea. Various shots of angry crowd of Americans waving fists in front of Japanese Embassy. Embassy staff are seen burning official documents in the garden. Various shots of the American troops patrolling the streets of Washington. Various shots of the recruits queuing up and being sworn in. Long shot of San Francisco. Medium shot of a loud sp