U.S. Vietnam veteran Army Sergeants instruct troops prepaing for deployment to Vietnam. Live fire training at a firing range. "Quick Kill" weapon pointing technique is taught, using "BB" air powered gun and aluminum disks. M-16 training. Two-week refresher course, at Fort Riley, Kansas, for Non-commissioned officers, preparing to return to war in Vietnam. (Vietnam War period).
Spaceship Gemini VII as an ambitious United Stats Space Projects launched from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Astronauts Frank Borman and James A Lovell Junior get ready with their space suits put on. The astronauts escorted by NASA scientists board a lift and settle in the spacecraft for a fourteen day journey in space. The Gemini VII launched from its launch pad. People watch the launching. NASA workmen repair the damages due to launching and prepare for launching of Gemini VI.
Civil Rights demonstrations in the cities of United States as African American citizens rally for equal rights. A large group of citizens carrying banners demands equal civil rights. A banner that says, "We shall overcome." A signboard shows distances to Montgomery Alabama and to Camden. Beside marching flag bearers, leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., march arm-in-arm with others, including John Lewis, as they lead the demonstrators in the march from Selma to Montgomery. Demonstration moving in front of the Alabama State Capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama.
American college football coach Amos Alonzo Stagg passes away in California, United States. He had coached at the University of the Pacific (where he was named Coach of the Year at the age of 82). He also coached for 40 years at the University of Chicago. A college football game in progress. A large crowd of fan gathered to watch the football ga,e. An official discussing with the American football coach Amos Stagg and presenting the coach an award. People gather to celebrate Coach Stagg's 90th birthday. The birthday cake on the table with lettering wishing Stagg happy birthday from the Touchdown Club of San Francisco. The celebration of the 100th birthday of Coach Stagg who died at the age of 102. Narrator indicates that Stagg pioneered the forward pass.
A large crowd gathers during the 3rd civil rights freedom march from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama. People marching on a street in a large number, led by Martin Luther King, Jr and other civil rights leaders including John Lewis. African American political leader Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses the people. Buildings in the area. A sign reads: 'Edmund Pettus Bridge'. People seated on the ground at a camping area for much of the group on the first night. A helicopter in flight overhead.
United States troops at the harbor in California. A ship docked at the harbor. Military tanks and trucks parked at the harbor. Troops aboard trains arrived at the harbor. Red Cross workers serving coffee and other refreshment to the soldiers. The soldiers walking with their personal gear towards the ship. The soldiers embark the ship for South East Asia. The Golden Gate bridge. The ships get underway.