Hammond holds a worldwide radio broadcast demonstrating the power of his new United States Navy of the Air. Disarmament will free the billions wasted on obsolete weaponry.  “...the next war will depopulate the Earth... Shall we save this world..?” he asks the people of the world. The President signs The Washington Covenant, using the Lincoln quill, and collapses. Pendie is alone with him. The light on his face changes, evoking an image of Lincoln. The shadows disappear. “Hello, Pendie old girl...Does the President of the United States meet with your approval?” he asks, feebly. “He’s proved himself one of the greatest men who ever lived,” she replies. “Hold my hand, Pendie.” Again, the light at the window. Pendie feels him go; the curtains stir again. Beek and Pendie come out, arm in arm to announce the President is dead. Outside, the flag is lowered to half-staff, to the last notes of "Taps".