Mexican Federal Army cavalry and troops seen marching through the "burning plains" of Veracruz during the Mexican Revolution. Some of the forces are on horseback wearing wide sombreros. Others are in Army uniforms. The armed troops and cavalry seen marching.
U.S. Army soldiers arrive at a training encampment by train. Soldiers in training each firing a pistol at targets on an open field. Groups of soldiers prone in a line firing rifles, then running across a field. The troops mount a wall obstacle. Again they lie prone and fire across a field. The troops are in training for mission to Veracruz Mexico following the Tampico Affair.
Shows Mexican revolutionary forces under protection of medical cross white flag, bringing sick and wounded to the Hospital San Sebastian in Veracruz (prior Bethlemite Hospital / later Bethlemite Convent) during the Mexican Revolution. Federal Army troops are seen monitoring them from the sides and keeping them under guard. The revolutionaries carry the wounded on stretchers through the streets. A few other citizens and children watch and follow the procession with interest.
25th anniversary celebrations of the revolt of 1914 in Mexico City, Mexico. Mexican troops parade at a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the revolt of 1914. A stone statue of the father of the revolt, Don Venustiano Carrauza. Troops march at the parade.
Ship at sea in Veracruz Mexico. Large crowd on pier. People standing with flower bouquet. Army officials and workers give enthusiastic welcome to Colonel Fulgenicio Batista, Cuba's "Strong Man". Colonel Fulgenicio Batista with officials. People welcome Colonel Fulgenico when he arrives on Mexican soil to start a two week tour as a guest of President Cardenas. He addresses the crowd. Large crowd, holding the banners.
A horned or hammerhead shark caught in Veracruz City, Mexico. Fishermen catch the 2500 pound shark after a struggle of four hours. Fishermen in boat and in water bring the shark ashore. The hammerhead shark trapped in the net. Fishermen observe its eye and sharp teeth. Two fishermen stand near the suspended shark as one holds its tail.