This collection of newsreels and sound recordings from 1948 includes images of Tojo on trial, the death of Gandhi, a revolution in Colombia, the division of Palestine and the formationof Israel, square dancing in Central Park, Truman defeats Dewey in the 1948 election and the Berlin Airlift begins. Audio selections include music by the Charlie Spivak Orchestra, songs performed by Judy Garland and Al Jolson, news reports and the Lux Radio Theater broadcast of " Notorious ".