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.
Combat operations of United States Army 1st Infantry Division soldiers in Lai Khe, South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. United States Army UH-1D Iroquois helicopters in flight. The helicopters land on an airstrip. The soldiers get off the helicopters and walk towards a line of waiting trucks. They climb onto the trucks. The trucks loaded with soldiers drive off. 1st Infantry Division shoulder patch in view.
A United States chaplain's field memorial services in Vietnam during the Vietnam War at military location YA 939913 Fire Support Base. Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division commanded by LTC D.M. Malone seated on the ground. A Roman Catholic chaplain puts on a camouflaged vestment in preparation for the Mass. Mountains in the background. The chaplain starts the Mass. The soldiers leave for a patrol in the background. They shake hands with the chaplain before they depart. Scenes of the chaplain leading the Mass. The flag of the United States flutters atop the bunker of a 105MM Howitzer position.
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