The Kentucky Derby in the United States, and the Grand National Steeplechase in the United Kingdom. The spectators seated in a stand to watch the Kentucky Derby horse race. A weapon trainer, James E. Fitzsimmons. The horses run in the Kentucky Derby horse race. America Jockey William Lee Shoemaker on horse Gallant Man during the race. Iron Liege competing against Gallant Man. Iron Liege wins the race. Iron Liege with jockey as they receive the prize. Change of scene to Liverpool, England. The horses jump the famous fences in the England Grand National Steeplechase. The horses fall while jumping. Sundew wins the race in Liverpool, England.
Ship Mayflower II arrives in the United States having sailed from Plymouth, Devon, England. The British-built replica was built by shipwrights at Uphams Shipyard, Brixham, Devon, England, United Kingdom. Mayflower II underway at sea off Plymouth, Massachusetts. A U.S. Navy airship blimp floats over Mayflower II. A crowd at Plymouth Rock cheers the arrival of Mayflower II. Native American Indians cheer the ship's arrival. Captain Alan Villiers of Mayflower II arriving on shore at Plymouth Rock.
A military ceremony in Washington DC. Flags of various nations flutter in wind atop flagpoles. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, of the United Kingdom, seated in a car, arrive to attend a ceremony at the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. A large crowd of spectators gathered during the ceremony. Soldiers of the "Old Guard" stand in formation. Queen Elizabeth II places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arrives at Decca Records, one of England's largest phonograph record production factories. Sign above the front door reads "Decca." Prince Philip is given a tour of the Decca Records Pressing Factory (Decca Record Co. Ltd., Pressing Plant, New Malden, Surrey, UK). A woman shows phonograph record that has been pressure molded from master recording. She trims waste edge from the newly manufactured record. Prince Philip is escorted through the shipping department of the establishment, where numerous records are displayed in boxes, ready for shipment.
Demonstration of two new British guided missiles during the Cold War. The first is designed for anti-tank warfare. New British anti-tank missile is fired and its accuracy is proven as it goes through a small opening in a target cloth. Men at the controls. Next is seen a demonstration of Britain's new self-guided Thunderbird Missile, with 4 rocket boosters, used to attack other incoming missiles. Military personnel prepare and fire the missile during a demonstration.
Town Criers gather from all over England and Wales, yelling announcements as part of their ancient craft, competing for the national championships. British crowd of people assembled. Crowd laughs and smiles at some of the crier yells.