Scenes of the captured German submarine U-505, as it arrives in Chicago, Illionois enroute to the Museum of Science and Industry. Officials and guests, board the U-505 from a small boat as it proceeds under tow. Among those boarding are Admiral Gallery, who, as a Captain, commanded the task force that captured the U-505 in 1944, The Admiral waves from the conning tower of the submarine. He is seen with three civilians (possibly members of the original boarding party). The submarine docks with many celebrants on board.
A large crowd in a street of Guatemala. Carlos Castillo Armas and other important people standing in windows look at the crowd. Carlos Castillo Armas waves at the crowd. Armas meets with government and military officials. Carlos Castillo Armas addresses the meeting. Another person addresses and others smile. A military officer examines mortar artillery and small arms. Machine guns piled on ground are displayed. The officer demonstrates operations of a gun. Rifles and machine guns are displayed. troops surround the guns.
Air Force One (C-121 named Columbine II) aircraft with President and Mrs. Eisenhower aboard, lands at Blair County Airport, Pennsylvania. The Eisenhowers depart by cadillac automobile to the town of State College, Pennsylvania, where they attend the funeral of Helen Elsie Eakin Eisenhower, wife of the President's brother, Milton S. Eisenhower. Upon arrival, President and Mrs. Eisenhower enter St. Andrew's Episcopal Church,behind Milton Eisenhower and his son, Milton Jr.(Lieutenant in military uniform, with black armband) and his daughter, Helen Eisenhower. Pallbearers carry coffin into the church. Two Episcopal Ministers, following a crucifer, emerge from church, followed by pallbearers and coffin. Spectators watch from across the street as the coffin is placed in a hearse. Dr. Milton Eisenhower walks from the church, flanked by his son and daughter. President and Mrs. Eisenhower follow immediately behind them. They all enter the Presidential limousine and drive away, followed by other cars on the funeral procession.
A large crowd in front of the Presidential Palace, following coup d' etat , in Guatemala. Some people in crowd hold umbrellas. Colonel Carlos Castillo Armas and other important people stand on balcony along with press photographers and journalists. Carlos Castillo Armas speaks to the crowd. Crowd cheers and raise hands. A group of smiling soldiers is seen. They wear armbands with a symbol looking like a crossed "p" or the letter "f." A group of officials, including a Roman Catholic Priest, sit around in a wood-paneled room. The Priest stands and speaks to the group. A Guatemalan official speaks with U.S. Ambassador John Peurifoy.
A large crowd in front of the Presidential Palace in Guatemala, following coup d' etat. Colonel Carlos Castillo Armas and other important people stand on balcony along with press photographers and journalists. An armed guard on the balcony. Carlos Castillo Armas addresses the crowd. Many in crowd hold banners praising Colonel Armas and denouncing communists. A flag flies on top of the building. Crowd cheers and raise hands. View of Seal on gate of the Mexican Embassy. The crowd in the square wave arms and hats.
Vice-President Richard Nixon standing up in an open cadillac convertible car. American flag flying amidst crowd on sidewalk. A military officer presents bouquet of flowers to Mrs.Nixon who then stands up as well. Their car makes its way surrounded by huge crowd. Hood of car is draped with a large cloth (sign?). Vice-President Richard Nixon sits with his wife, Pat Nixon, on back of the rear seat of the car and they wave as they pass the crowds. Procession is led by Guatemalans on motor bikes and bicycles. Well-wishers stretch a huge banner across the road, welcoming Mr.Nixon. They arrive at a large gated residence, where the Nixons get out of their car and are greeted by President Carlos Castillo Armas. Scene of Presidential Palace. Crowd of people around entrance. Street vendor with cart, selling ice cream. Photographer stands on the cart to take a photograph. Vice President and Mrs. Nixon are escorted , from the palace,through a crowd, to their car, and drive away in a motorcade, with motorcycle escort ,as hundreds of spectators watch.
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