Many launches of Titan and Bomarc missiles are seen. Nike Ajax and Nike Hercules missiles are launched against various drone target aircraft and destroy them. Multiple different launch scenes and drone target hits shown in succession.
People march in support of integrated schools in the United States during the Civil Rights movement. African American and white men and women walk on street with banners in hand. Banners read 'Integrated Education is Quality Education', 'Integration means better school' and "Jim Crow can't teach Democracy".
Jim Crow (Racial discrimination) laws and practices in the United States during period of civil rights demonstrations. African American man, operating a shoe shine stand on a city street, polishes shoes of a white patron.Several "white Only" signs seen in restaurant windows. African American man speaks over phone seeking support for William A. Roberts, African American running for State Senator. Poster of candidate, William A. Roberts, on the wall. A white girl sits next to an African American girl in a high school class.
Integrated high school classroom in the United States during time of civil rights unrest and widespread racial segregation. African American girls and boys seated in class room with white students. A black teacher takes attendance. Examples of Jim Crow laws being retired and ended, as well as some Jim Crow laws still in place. Following integration, Jim Crow law signs that have been taken down are seen in a trash basket. Some of the discarded signs read 'White Women" and "White Men'. Other Jim Crow signs still in place on commercial establishments are seen, including some that read "Colored" and "White Only" showing continued segregation practices.
The Saturn rocket tested in the United States. Technicians make final adjustments to the Ranger 4 Capsule. U.S. Ranger sent atop aloft Atlas Agena B Capsule. The missile lifts away and lands on the moon. Test of U.S. Saturn Rocket. The Saturn Rocket used to launch Apollo Moon Capsule. German Rocket physicist, Wernher Von Braun converses with other officials. The Saturn Rocket being launched.
U.S. President John F. Kennedy addresses the nation during Cuban Missile Crisis. Exterior of the White House. President Kennedy in his office. He speaks about the series of offensive missiles found in Cuba and the range of these missiles. He names the cities that could be covered by medium range missiles and intermediate range missiles and thus are a danger to the western hemisphere. He also talks about Jet bombers capable of nuclear bombing. He refers to the constitution and the charter of the United States. He also discusses his talk with Soviet officials and their refusal to remove the weapons. President Kennedy condemns the nuclear weapons and expresses his concern about the Communist buildup in Cuba as it is dangerous to the United States. He talks about Americans policy to be patient and restrained. He warns that any nuclear attack from Cuba would be regarded as Soviet attack. He talks about an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council for withdrawal of all offensive arms from Cuba under supervision of the United Nations. Kennedy addresses Cuban people and says that they had been betrayed by their leaders. He asks all citizens to be patient