Opening scene shows Sammy Davis on a stage set up in Hangar deck of the Aircraft Carrier, USS Hancock (CVA-19) during her 7th Vietnam Cruise, in 1972. He speaks about doing impersonations. Sailors in audience are seen in various places on the hangar deck. Some are perched on structural members and hangar equipment. Views o main audience in seats on hangar floor. Davis onstage, speaks of Frank Sinatra, and then sings the song, "All the way," in the style of Nat King Cole (who never recorded it). Members of audience applauding as Davis sings. He continues singing in style of Tony Bennett, Billy Eckstein. At this point, clip continues with audio only, as Davis sings in styles of Frankie Lane and Louis Armstrong, and then impersonates Humphrey Bogart, James cagney, James Stewart, Cary Grant, and W.C. Fields, speaking the lyrics of "All the Way," as they would. He then impersonates Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Davis then finishes singing the song in his own voice. Audience applauds.
U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson visits Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base (Korat RTAFB) in Thailand. President Johnson pins a DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross ) on Lieutenant George H. McKinney Jr.. He shakes hand with United States air Force (USAF) personnel. General William Wallace Momyer thanks the President for his visit and makes an announcement for his speech. The Presidential Seal on a lectern. President Johnson addresses US Air Force personnel from a podium, regarding their efforts in the Vietnam War. He expresses great respect, admiration and affection for air force personnel for their service in the task assigned to them to bring peace in Asia. He thanks them for their role in the air power effort that is effective against North Vietnamese guerilla warfare tactics.
U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson visits Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base (Korat RTAFB) in Thailand. President Johnson addresses United States Air Force ( USAF) personnel from a podium. The Presidential Seal on a lectern. The President talks about the contribution of airmen in seeking peace in Asia, and he thanks them for their efforts in the Vietnam War. He talks about the spirit of America and America's commitment in its effort until an honorable peace is achieved. Air force personnel applaud after his speech. President Johnson waves at the air force personnel.
United States Air Force (USAF ) support for the evacuation of Cambodian refugees from Boung Long, Cambodia during the Vietnam War. A C-7A aircraft taxi on a field. Cambodian refugees in a camp. The refugees wait and board the C-7A. "Maria Elena" written on the aircraft. The C-7A taxis out and takes off. The refugees in the background. The refugees and children sitting on the ground. A cart loaded with belongings. A sack of food supply from the United States.
Evacuation of Cambodian refugees from Cambodia during the Vietnam War. Cambodian refugees in a camp with their children and belongings wait for transportation. Women and children rest on the ground. The refugees load their baggage and board a truck. A dog, the refugees and belongings on the truck.
Hippies demonstrate against the Vietnam War on the north sidewalk of the White House in Washington DC. Long haired hippies and their things on Pennsylvania Avenue along a sidewalk in front of the White House. Anti-war demonstrators pass out leaflets to pedestrians. A sign on a poster: ' Vigil for Peace'. The White House in the background. A hippie plays a guitar. Two other young men sing along. A sign on pamphlets reads 'Protest The Escalation, March To The Capitol, Sat. May 13. Demonstrators play guitars and pass out leaflets to the pedestrians. A sign "In the name of God stop the war". Some protestors sleep on the sidewalk and smoke.
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