US President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy board a helicopter on the lawn of the White House. The helicopter takes off with the Washington Monument in the background. President Reagan along with his wife disembark from aircraft in Paris. French troops in uniform stand along with French President Mitterrand to welcome the United States President. Members of the Economic Summit receive a red carpet welcome at the Palace of Versailles. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is seen, along with German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Japanese Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki. U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Donald Regan speaks before the assembly. A gala dinner and dance is held in the evening, ending with fireworks.