UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL 1945 DISC 2B VE DAY, NAZIS SURRENDER - HITLER ***
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL 1945
17:31:08 GERMANY GIVES UP, 1945-05-08
(1) Truman Announces Germany's surrender - "President Truman officially proclaims VE Day / V-E Day, as Germany submits her unconditional surrender to Gen. Eisenhower's headquarters in Reims."
17:31:51 People celebrate VE Day on Wall Street and in Times Square in New York.
(2) RISE AND FALL OF THE NAZIS - "Militant Germany is shown on the march against Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland. [silent with some sporadic sound]
17:32;44 MCU Adolph Hitler gives Nazi salute as troops march by him.
17:32:49 Nazi troops hold Nazi flag and march.
17:32:53 Side shot of Hitler holding his arm out in a Nazi salute as troops march by the Reichstag Building..
17L52:39 Hitler speaking in german at podium.
17:33:04 EWS large amount of german soldiers marching.
17:33:19 Adolph Hitler in meeting looking at a map on a table with top advisors including Hermann Goering.
The rush of the Panzer divisions through the Lowlands causing the downfall of France
17:33:25 Hitler rides in car with people cheering along street.
17:33:29 French people and children on side of road hold arms up in a nazi salute as german soldiers march by them.
17:34:34 Hitler signs the Second Armistice at Compiègne, France. Hitler signs the armistice in the same rail carriage where the Germans had signed the first armistice in 1918.
17:34:36 planes flying
17:34:51 Scenes of smoke and desolation on the battlefield
17:34:54 London Blitz - German bomb London, England.
17:35:25 Daily News newspaper headline "Japan At War With US"
17:35:32 US Troops load supplies. Rows of tanks. Rows of planes.
17:35:38 General Dwight Eisenhower points at map with advisors.
17:45:43 D-Day / DDay Invasion - troops storm beaches in Normandy.
17:36:59 Newspaper headline: Allies Swarn Across Rhine. US soldiers cross bridge on foot and vehicles.
17:37:14 VS dead bodies on battlefield and stacked together.
17:37:29 Newspaper headline "Mass Surrender of Foe Underway" VS German soldiers with arms raised in surrender and running down road. german prisoners of war in long lines along road.
17:37:49 Nazi German flag being burned.
17:37:57 Funeral Pyres of Nazidom, 1945/05/10 (1945)
(1) "Air views of Leipzig reveal it to be a city of skeleton buildings and rubble. Industrial Magdeburg has been gutted by dive bombers of the U.S. Tactical Air Forces. The huge Krupp tank factory is destroyed as are hundreds of partially finished tanks on the assembly line. The rail center, Nuremberg, once the seat of Nazi culture, is now a dead city. The huge rallying stadium serves as a parade ground for Yank troops who blast a surmounting stone swastika to bits - then replace it with the Stars and Stripes." scenes of ruins of Krupp factory, tanks, cities, "none reflects greater destruction than Nuremberg" where U.S. flag hides swatstika in stadium, then blown up, military review;
17:39:55 (2) Eisenhower Calls GI's Real Heroes - "General Eisenhower credits Allied generals with genius, but states that the real hero of the war is G.I. Joe and his buddies in the other armed services of the Allies." scenes of Ike speaking
17:41:09 (3) Jap Suicide Pilot Dives On Hospital Ship - "Off Okinawa, the USS Comfort, a hospital ship, was attacked by a Jap suicide flyer, wounding 31 Yanks and killing 29. Burial services are held at a military cemetery on a Pacific island." Shows row of flag draped coffins for military burial. Solider carry coffins for burial. Coffins placed in graves. Women troops line up at funeral. Shows row of flag draped coffins for military burial. Grave sites with crosses. Bugel player playes taps.
17:42:30 (4) Iwo Jima Flag To Be Symbol Of 7th Loan - "Washington, DC: Sec. of Treasury Morgenthau speaks, telling the urgency of buying war bonds. Three of the heroes who raised the Stars and Stripes at Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, hoist the same tattered flag over the U.S. capitol."
17:43:37 (5) Nation Hails VE Day - "Seattle, Washington.: Spirited Boeing employees celebrates news of victory over Germany by wheeling out a giant B29 bomber carrying 'On To Tokyo' sign. Interior shots of Boeing factory.
17:44:09 Washington Aglow - When full outdoor illumination is restored to Washington, D.C. the shining dome of the nation's capitol commands the most attention. Broadway is 'White Way' Again - When all the lights are turned on again in Times Square, the dazzle and brilliance convinces all Broadwayites that V.E. has been achieved." Capitol dome in DC, New York Times Square lit up, the 'Great White Way' at night, Statue of Liberty once more lighted at night.
17:45:15 (6) Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia speaks, asks all to take part in "I Am An American Day."
17:46:39 Beaten Nazis Sign Historic Surrender, 1945/05/14 (1945)
(1) "Supreme headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces, Reims: Nazi General Jodl, representing Admiral Doenitz, strides into the 'war room' where Allied Generals await him and his party. After the surrender terms are understood, Jodl fills a third of a page with his scrawly signature, this his associates sign. U.S. General W. B. Smith the Allied Chief of Staff signs as do the remainder of the Allied Generals. In an adjoining room, General Eisenhower, wreathed in smiles, forms the signature pens into a V for Victory sign. Unconditional surrender is an accomplished fact." scenes of peace signed at red scholhouse in Reims, France, by Gen Jodl and Gen. Smith
17:48:15 (2) Last Nazi Prisoners Arrive Here - "NYC: 3,000 assorted Nazi prisoners arrive in America. They range from the haughty officers down to awe stricken youngsters, and are the last who will be sent to this country."
17:49:09 (3) Death of a Tyrant - "Musso Mussed Up - Milan, An indignant mob aims well-placed kicks at the bodies of Mussolini and his mistress lying in a public square. Later, their corpses dangle head downward, high above the leering crowds." scenes of Mussolini's body in Milan, hangs from rafters of a gas station with mistress;
17:50:03 (4) Seventh War Loan Drive Is Opened - "Times Square: Iowa Jima statue is unveiled by 3 of the heroes who took part in the original flag raising, on which the statue is patterned."
17:50:40 (5) President Has a Real Mother's Day - "Washington, DC: Mrs. Truman, 92, arrives from Missouri by plane to spend Mother's Day in the White House with her famous son." scenes of President Truman with his mother;
17:50:59 (6) Point System Frees First GI Joe - "Fort McPherson, GA: Sgt. Rondall Stroud of Clayton, Ga. with 132 service points (47 over the required 85 discharge points) empties his duffle bag for the quartermaster, gets a huge check from the paymaster and bids adieu to the U.S. Army, one of the first to be mustered out under the new plan." scenes of Sgt. Stroud who is first to get 85 points required for discharge, drew a $1400 check;
17:51:46 (7) Heroism Rewarded - "Denver, Colorado: The Congressional Medal of Honor is presented to Corporal Robert Maxwell in person, and the parents of Private Elmer Fryar receive his posthumous Congressional Medal award."
17:52:31 (8) They're Off! (Exclusive) - "30,000 fans crowd into Narragansett Park, Rhode Island, as horse racing resumes in the U.S.A."
17:54:02 UBoat Menace Ended, 1945/05/17 (1945)
(1) "With the downfall of Germany, members of her underseas flet rise to the survace and on radio instructions from Berlin, procede to surrender to Allied naval authorities. The U-358 rides into Cape May, N.J., in the custody of a destroyer escort 'prize' crew. At Portsmouth, N.H., destroyer escorts convoy the U-805 into harbor. The Nazi crew is brought ashore still surly and impudent, only to be whisked off to Portsmouth Naval Prison. Back in ruined Bremen, British tommies discover pre-fabricated sections of submarines, parts of an assembly plan which was calculated to add hundreds of new subs to the German navy." scenes of ruins of Bremen sub shipyard, U-boat prisoners arrive in US., in Portsmouth, arogant captain unrepenitent.
17:55:28 (2) Germans Surrender Among Ruins - "Berlin: Air Marshal Tedder, General Spaatz, Marshal Zhukoff and others receive the surrender of General Keitel, Admiral Friedberg and General Stumpf, which commits Nazi Germany to Allied control, ceases hostilities and ratifies the previous capitulations to General Eisenhower and General Montgomery. The Wreckage of Germany - R.A.F. saturation bombings of Hamburg have destroyed the huge ship yards and left all buildings absolutely gutted. Hamburg is ruined. And the question 'What of Berlin?' is now answered. All Nazi government buildings are totally ruined, as are the famous hotels and other buildings which lined her famous boulevards." scenes of Keitl surrenders to Zhukov in Berlin, Russians tour the gutted capital, pictures of destroyed Hamburg, German with the city a bombed out ruin.
17:57:41 (3) German Loot Discovered - "Reichsbank Cache - Yanks entering the world's largest salt mines at Merkers, Germany are startled to find one hundred tons of gold bullion, jewels, silver currency and priceless paintings by the masters, STOLEN ART, the cached loot of the Nazis."
17:58:54 (4) In The Wake Of Victory - "Eminent people, long held in Nazi prison camps are found at a Villa in the Alps. They include Baroness Schussning, Fritz Thyssen, industrialist, Prince Leopold of Prussia, Anti-Nazi Pastor Niemacher, Lt. John Winant and Lord Lascelles, nephew of King George VI. In contrast at Magebarg, General Dietmars, Nazi broadcaster becomes a prisoner of the Yanks."
17:59:59 (5) All Out Air War On Japan - "Aircraft factories near Nagasaki are bombed by B-29s from Guam. From Saipan, a fleet of B-29s pierce clouds of flak over Tokyo to plant tons of bombs on the Jap capital city. Homeward, many of the Superforts are forced down at Iwo Jima, where flak damage is seen to be severe." scenes of map and arial footage of airstrikes on Japan, damaged SuperFortress lands on Iwo Jima.
18:01:26 Air Forces Come Home Via Bomber, 1945/05/28 (1945)
(1) "Bradley Field, Conn.: 65 U.S. bombers return over 1,000 U.S. Airforce personnel for furlough and specialized training, prior to duty in the Pacific."
18:02:14 (2) New Cabinet Members - "Washington, DC: Thomas Clark of Dallas, Tex., becomes Attorney General, Clinton Anderson becomes Sec. of Agriculture and Lewis Schwellenbach takes oath as Sec. of Labor as President Truman makes further changes in his official family."
18:02:52 (3) Stettinius' Plea For All Human Rights - "San Francisco, Calif., Sec. of State Stettinius states that the U.S. adheres to the Four Freedoms and will defend them."
18:03:43 (4) Personalities in the News - "New Press Secretary - Washington, DC: Charles Ross, St. Louis newspaperman, is sworn in as the new White House Press Secretary in President Truman's presence. Hoover at White House - Washington, D.C., Ex-President Herbert Hoover confers in White House with President Truman as international food crisis arises." scenes of Charles Ross is new press secretary, Steve Early looks on, Herbert Hoover arrives to provide consul, Gen. Courtney Hodges in Atlanta parade;
18:04:50 5) Baseball's Miracle Man - "Yankee Stadium: Pete Gray, one-armed left fielder of the St. Louis Browns, fields with ease and gets his share of hits in his Big Town debut." Handicapped / disabled.
18:05:42 (6) Battle To Death On Okinawa - "Admiral Chester Nimitz flies to Okinawa to view the costly progress which the U.S. 10th Army is making. Wounded Yanks limp past the graves of their dead comrades. Tremendous artillery bombardments answer the barrages which the Japs are laying down in an unsuccessful effort to stop the Yanks. G.I.'s creep forward under cover of bazooka fire and flame-throwing tanks. High explosive grenades destroy Jap defense caves. Jap corpses and ummy tanks are passed. The advance continues over ridges and across valleys, until finally, Naha the ruined capital of Okinawa is entered." scenes of bodies on "grim battlefield" of Okinawa as battle continues, combat footage of fierce enemy artillery barrage by a "suicidal enemy being forced back into the hills."
18:08:48 U.S. War Dead Honored On Memorial Day, 1945/05/31 (1945)
(1) "As America shifts her armed might to finish off the last remaining Axis power, she pauses to honor her heroes who were slain in this and in previous wars. In Arlington National Cemetery, Colonel Lowry, representing President Truman, places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The National Cemetery in Brooklyn, N.Y. is visited by thousands who pay their respects to the fallen heroes who lie there. Riverside Drive, N.Y.C., is the scene of the annual service parade, in which thousands of marchers and onlookers give honour to The Flag and to the men who have died while defending it. Anzio Battlefield, Italy is revisited by U.S. Rangers, who after fighting there had been imprisoned by the Nazis until freed by the Russians. Prior to shipping home, the Rangers honor their comrades who lie buried there." scenes of Tomb of Unknown Soldier wreath laid by Col. Lowery, National Cemetery in Brooklyn, 25,000 parade in New York, first time no Civil War veteran able to participate, soldiers visit Italy cemetery;
18:10:53 (2) Destroyer Survives 8 Attacks - "Seattle, Wash.: Although 8 Jap suicide planes crashed into her off Okinawa, the U.S.S. Laffey, a destroyer, limps home for repairs. Ship workers get first hand proof that we are still engaged in a very tough war." scenes of USS Laffey on display in Seattle, with Japanese suicide boat, more shipyard workers needed
18:11:51 (3) Mrs. Truman Christens War Bond Plane - National Airport, Washington, DC: In her first official appearance as first lady of the land, Mrs. Truman christens two giant air ambulances, which were purchased by the Congressional Club, one for the Army, the other for the Navy." but champagne bottle does not break.
18:12:22 (4) Air Rescue Training - "Alberta, Canada: Parachuting R.C.A.F. rescue men air for tree tops in their 'timber jumps,' then slide down extension ropes to render aid to victims stricken in the forests."
18:13:42 (5) Iraq Regent at Capital - "The White House: Arriving from Casablanca at President Truman's invitation, Prince Abdul Ilah, Prince Regent of Iraq, enters official discussions with America's chief magistrate."
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18:14:21 (6) Gen. Clark Gets Ovation In Chicago - General Mark Clark with Mayor Kelly parade down Michigan Blvd.
18:14:59 (7) Food Chief Appeals For Farm Help - War Food Administrator Jones speaks with pictures of farmers.
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18:16:17 Allies Seize German Loot and Criminals,1945/06/04 (1945)
(1) Allies Seize German Loot and Criminals - "With Germany's complete capitulation, her various leaders present diverse pictures as they are forced from their habitats, into surrender. Hermann Goering, Number Two Nazi, seems dazed as all the dangling medals are removed from his broad chest and he is subjected to a blistering press conference with British and U.S. correspondents. Discovery of his vast collection of stolen art treasures at Berchtesgaden, only adds to his discomfiture. Field Marshall von Runstedt and his son are studies in unflinching Prussian militarism, before they are whisked away for internment. Field Marshal Kesselring, defence expert from the Italian campaign, seems deliriously amused at hte prospect which awaits him. While Adolf Hitler, the arch criminal, has not been taken into custody yet, a painstaking search of his many haunts is being made. A visit to Ladsberg Prison, in which he wrote Mein Kampf in 1923-4, merely reveals that his cell had been made into a Nazi shrine. And Berchtesgaden, Hitler's beautiful Alpine retreat, lies in virtual ruin, a place where proud ex-Nazi guardsmen are busily engaged as yard men, sweeping up the rubble which was left by R.A.F. bombings." scenes of rise of Hitler, his mountain citadel, Hermann Goering Stolen Art Collection hidden in caves recovered, Rundstedt, Kesselring, Goering captured, press conference by Hermann Goering
18:19:41 (2) Victory Pipeline - "Operation P.L.U.T.O. - The Pipe Line Under The Ocean was an engineering miracle by which the British pumped gasoline from the Isle of Wight to Cherbourg, France, a brief two months after D-Day. Huge drums floated and laid the specially prepared pipe line. Camouflaged pump stations at both ends of the line handled millions of gallons of oil each day, enabling the Allied mechanized armies to overrun Europe." Scenes of PLUTO, the secret of English Channel pipeline can now be revealed, 3 inches in diameter, heavily insulated, laid by cable ships after D-day from huge drums, altogether 20 lines laid to France
18:21:23 (3) Mid-Ocean Victory Garden - "Ascension Island: On this lava ash island in the South Atlantic, fresh vegetables are raised in soil-less gardens composed of water and chemicals. The cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce compare favorably with any which are raised in the orthodox manner."
18:22:23 Pres. Truman Warns Japs To Give Up, 1945/06/07 (1945)
"In a speech to Congress, President Harry Truman states that Japan faces the same complete destruction that was visited upon Germany. To that end, millions of troops, and their implements of war, are being transferred more than half way around the earth. The President adds that though many key industries have already been leveled by U.S. air attack, all of Japan's industries will be completely destroyed unless Japan surrenders."
18:24:06 Victorious Generals Welcomed, 1945/06/11 (1945)
(1) "Los Angeles: An estimated 2,000,000 Southern Californians wildly cheer General George S. Patton, Jr., and Lt. General Jimmy Doolittle as they pass in triumphant parade. General Doolittle makes an impassioned speech in which he asks the 'home team to continue supplying the goods to the field team' to assure an early victory over Japan." scenes of Patton, Doolittle greeted by 2 million in parade
18:25:20 (2) Air Blows Hit Japs On All Fronts - "Strategic bombing comes to the Orient. Huge Yankee bombers dump 300 lb. bombs on Malaybalay on Mindanao, creating huge fires in a concentration of Jap barracks...Medium bombers of the U.S. 10th Air Force drop 500 lb. RDX bombs on Toungoo, ruining this rail junction on the Mandalay-Rangoon line...And Yuncheng, Jap supply base in China, is plastered with 500 lb. incendiary clusters, destroying warehouses and rolling stock." scenes of Rangoon bridge, central Burma, in China
18:26:44 (3) RFC Chief Outlines Its Aims - "Washington, DC: Federal Loan Administrator, John W. Snyder, proposes RFC absorption of various subsidiaries, and adds that the disposal of war surpluses is being approached very realistically." scenes of head of Reconstruction Finance Corp. speaks on disposal of government surplus and credit to shift to peacetime production
18:27:57 (4) '46 Cars on Way, from Detroit - "Detroit, Michigan., Two hand-made '46 model Ford cars roll on their test, exhibition runs. John Q. Citizen will not be able to purchase one for many months due to production clamps and priorities."
18:28:38 (5) Reds Mark May Day - "Joseph Stalin reviews gigantic Soviet May Day military parade in Moscow Red Square, with American and Japanese military observers giving added interest to the proceedings." scenes of parade includes American jeeps, huge new artillery
18:30:02 (6) "The Kentucky Derby - Louisville, Kentucky: Excited thousands watch Hoop Junior splash through the mud to cop record purse and give Eddie Arcaro his 3rd Derby win." scenes of Derby Day at Churchill Downs in Kentucky for horse race.
18:31:28 Allies Sign Control Law For Germany,1945/06/14 (1945)
(1) "The Allied Control Commission for the conduct of affairs in civil Germany is brought into being by the military signatories for hte four powers who will administer the quadruple occupation of Germany. General Eisenhower signs for the United States, Marshal Montgomery for the British, Marshal Zhukov for the Soviets and General de Tassigny for France." scenes of agreement signed at Zhukov's headquarters in Berlin
18:32:09 (2) GI's Tour Hitler's Headquarters - "Thousands of vacationing G.I.'s swarm over Berchesgaden - the hideout of Europe's one-time, temporary master. Hitler's home, with its tunnel entrances, music room, bed room, art collection and cage room is full of interest. But the 'Eagle's Nest,' on the mountain top, reserved for contemplation and ponderous thinking, is the prime attraction. Hitler's butler and family extend affable welcomes to the Yankee visitors." scenes of Hitler's butler and family at mountain retreat of Berchesgarden and Eagle's Nest, phonograph records of Hitler's classical music collection, art works
18:33:56 (3) Personalities in the News - "White House Visitors - President Truman welcomes Gen. George S. Patton to the White House. Harry Hopkins reports to the President from Moscow, as does Joseph E. Davies from London. Both emissaries are laying the ground work for the next meeting of the leaders of the Big Three."
18:34:36 (4) Airport Fog No Longer A Menace - "Fog Investigation Dispersal Operation is Britain's successful answer to the age old problem of dispersing banks of fog. Flaming pipe lines melt fog away at airports. Landing plans appear ghost-like through the shimmering heat waves set up by the operation." scenes of British secret fog dispersal revealed, FIDO, that uses fire to create heat to disperse fog at airports, used at Battle of the Bulge
18:35:55 (5) Norway Hails Freedom - "Norwegian school children celebrate Independence with added fervor this year because of the expulsion of the Nazis, and because of the victory feast of Danish sausages and buns." scenes of Prince Olaf waves at children with flags
18:36:48 (6) Yanks Rest in Venice - "Vacationing G.I.'s enjoy the sights of the canal city - Venice Italy as Tony, the troubadour gondalier, provides the hot licks in the muscle department." scenes of GIs on tour in amphibs and gondolas
18:37:31 (7) Stay Home, Government Pleads - "Washington, DC: Col. J. Monroe Johnson, Director of the Office of Defense Transportation admonishes Americans to spend their variations at home this year, so that Yanks may be moved to the Pacific fronts." scenes of 3.5 million men must be moved from Atlantic to Pacific, some to hospitals, Col. Johnson speaks.
18:38:53 Gen. "Ike" Man of the Hour, 1945/06/18 (1945)
(1) "The General of the Army receives a riotous reception on his arrival in Washington. More than a million people forget the heat and humidity to roar their welcome to the man who has been termed one of the greatest generals in history. His message to Congress is a message to all Americans, as he pleads for unity in the war to be won. London: General Eisenhower is given the freedom of the city, an honor that has been granted to but five Americans. Another symbolic honor is the presention of the Duke of Wellington's sword before the general addresses a throng at Mansion House. He tells them that they helped cement the bond between the two countries. Paris: In the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe, General Eisenhower is decorated with the Medal of Liberation by General Charles de Gaulle. The liberator of Frances receives his reward." scenes of Ike honored in England, rides in carriage, speaks from balcony, "I am a Londoner myself" then to France, at French Tomb of Unkonwn Soldier, with DeGaulle, tours the city of Paris, comes home to U.S., welcomed at Washington DC by Mamie, drives down Pennsylvania Ave. to Capitol, speaks to Congress in House chamber, to White House lawn for medal from President Truman.
18:46:11 President on Tour, 1945/06/25 (1945)
(1) "Olympia, WA: Taking a brief vacation before addressing the final session of the San Francisco Conference, President Truman goes fishing (you guessed it, they all got away), and then visits majestic Mount Ranier." scenes of Truman guest at Governor's mansion, Charles Ross with press, Truman decorates soldier Sgt. John D. Hawk of Bremmerton, Washington, with the Congressional Medal of Honor, fishes in Puget Sound in colorful sweater, travels to Mt. Ranier and throws snowball
18:47:35 (2) Eisenhower Honored by Home Town - "Abilene, Kansas: The farm youth who left for West Point and a career that brought him worldwide fame returns to receive the honours of his home town. 'Ike' is welcomed as a neighbor, not as the hero who led his men to victory."
18:48:35 (3) Jap Suicide Pilots Strike U.S. Carriers - "In the Pacific: Nip 'Kamikaze' pilots, in fanatical attemmpts to die for their Emperor, are shot down in numbers by one of our Task Forces. Some get through and crash their plans on the decks of our ships. Our men, attempting to bring their planes in safely, have trouble aplenty, one bursting in flames after landing." scenes of Japan targets strafed by U.S. planes, takeoffs and landings on aircraft carriers, fires, kamikaze planes attack, 90% driven off, one plane hits stern of carrier USS Bunker Hill, fire hoses, 375 dead, burial at sea, USS Bunker Hill reaches repair yard.
18:53:29 Truman Closes World Peace Parlay / San Francisco Parley
Ends, 1945/06/28 (1945)
(1) "San Francisco, CA: President Truman flies to the city for the last session of the United Nations Conference and is greeted at hte airport by Secretary of State Edward Stettinius before a parade through the streets. At his hotel he confers with Adiral Nimitz on the war in the Pacific. Later he witnesses the voting as fifty nations sigh the Charter that marks ne 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, Missouri: The President's home town turns out en masse to roar a welcome to his first visit home as Chief Executive."