Stirring ceremony on the thirty-seventh anniversary of sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana, Cuba. Hundreds of Americans and Cubans watch the ceremony. An eagle statue lies on top of a tower. Ongoing parade with camels and troops march in uniforms with rifles in hand.
Revolt spreads in Havana, Cuba. The government announces a state of war. Federal troops march against students. Revolutionary strike grips the nation. People gather on the streets. Exterior of a building. Cars parked outside a building. Soldiers fire rifles and machine gun. Ammunitions lying on the ground.
Girls in swim wear lined up by the pool side as they participate in a beauty pageant at the opening of Casino Deportive, a private beach in Havana in Cuba. Three girls win the pageant.
Cuban children seen on a parade ground carrying flags in Havana Cuba. Children perform at the ground as spectators watch them. Several other children in the audience cheer the participants. Orphan children enjoy food and entertainment provided by the Government.
Provisional President Carlos Mendieta resigns and leaves with his wife in a car. Secretary of State Dr Jose Barnet in a signing in ceremony as he becomes the temporary President of Cuba. Dr Jose Barnet poses with military officers.