U.S. soldiers talk with French partisans in Saint-Tropez, France during World War II. The leader of the FFI (French Forces of the Interior) M. Marc Rainaut and Mme. Nicole Celebonovitch, a member of the FFI converse with U.S. Pvt (Private) Winifred D. Eason (Atlanta, Georgia) of the 509th Parachute Battalion, whose life was saved by the partisans.
The role of the military in the security of the United States. Aerial view of the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington DC. Narrator discusses how the U.S. Army, the Navy and the Air Force work for the security of the United States. U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff seated at a table in discussion (including Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, General Maxwell D. Taylor, General Curtis LeMay, Admiral Thomas C. Kinkaid). A U.S. battleship underway at sea. Closeup views of ships guns, and unusual shot looking downward into gun barrel as a shell is loaded from below. Smoke rises due to the firing of guns from the battleship. Aircraft taking off from deck of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CVA-19). Gun camera footage from a U.S. aircraft as it fires at what appears to be a Soviet made MiG aircraft (based on profile) during Korean War. Aerial view closeup of a U.S. Boeing B-47 Stratojet strategic bomber aircraft in flight. Interior views of aircraft bomb bay as bombs are dropped from open bomb bay doors. Aerial view of explosions on the ground and smoke rising from the bombardment.
October 29, 1954, General Maxwell B. Taylor, Commander of the U.S. 8th Army, in Korea, escorts a South Korean diplomat up the stairs to a reviewing stand. A color guard is seen and then a view of the Korean representative, General Taylor, and Major General Charles D.W. Canham, Commander of the Third U.S. Infantry Division, saluting as soldiers of the 3rd Division begin marching in review. Camera focuses on the seated Army band, playing for the marchers. Soldiers of the 3rd Division are seen passing behind the band, carrying their Duffel bags and other belongings on their way to board the U.S. Navy transport ship USS General M. B. Stewart (AP-140) which would take them home to the USA. The next scene shows 3rd Division soldiers leaving the the USS M.B. Stewart at New Orleans, Louisiana. A huge banner hangs on a port building welcoming the Division. American troops with massed flags stand with Audie Murphy, on a bunting covered porch to welcome the returning 3rd Division troops. An Army marching band plays as they parade across the dock. Several motorcycle policemen lead a parade or the returning troops along the streets of New Orleans. Scene shifts to Master Sergeant Queen at the filming location for the Army production, "The Big Picture." Audie Murphy is with him, and praises the Army's 3rd Infantry Division, noting that he had served as one of its soldiers.
The recovery of a capsule from an orbit in the United States. Successful launch of Discoverer XIII, the satellite is recovered from the Pacific. Men watch the satellite. U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower with other dignitaries. United States Air Force Chief Thomas White addresses the dignitaries. He presents the U.S. flag to the President.
King George II of Greece arrives at the White House in Washington D.C. A marine guard of honor stands in formation to greet the King. U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt and Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt arrive to greet him with other officials. Cameramen record the arrival of dignitaries. Dignitaries seated in chairs as they discuss amongst themselves.
Operations of the United States 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. A wounded Vietcong prisoner being led to an ambulance. Dead American soldiers being taken from the UH-1D medical helicopter, placed on litters and carried to the ambulance.
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