May Day celebrations in Berlin, East Germany (German Democratic Republic or GDR). Parade of civilians and workers through the streets of Berlin. View of Brandenburg Gate in distance. The marching troops salute the German President, Wilhelm Pieck, at the reviewing stands. Among the spectators also are officials from China. The President waves at the workers and children. A huge crowd, nearly half are women, present to witness the parade.
First day of duty for group of United States Air Force personnel in South Vietnam. Personnel descend from a Trans International DC-8 airplane at the Tan Son Nhut air force base. Personnel standing in a line at a cashier's window at the airport terminal. Personnel receive currency by presenting Military Payment Certificates. A bus of the United States Air Force carries the newly arrived personnel from the airport. (Vietnam War period).
Newsreel titled 'Army Day in Coblenz'. General Patton inspects Allied military troops in Koblenz, Germany. General attends a ceremony of raising the first American Flag on the German soil, at a castle on the Western front of World War II. General Bradley addresses soldiers. The General, military officials and soldiers salute the U.S. National Flag.
B-29 bombers arrive at Saipan in Mariana Islands during World War II. B-29 bomber aircrafts of the 11th Commanding Unit of the United States Army Air Force land at landing strip of their base at Isley Field in Saipan. B-29 bomber makes a landing contact with the landing strip on a cloudy day. Clouds in the sky of Saipan are visible.
At start of film, the ocean liner SS United States, is seen being assisted by tugboat as she docks in New York City. View from dock of the upper structure of the ship, with U.S. and Greek flags flags displayed and ship's radar antenna visible. Queen Frederika of Greece and her daughter, Princess Irene are seen walking along a deck of the ship. (Narrator states they are here on a 17-day unofficial visit.) Cinematographer takes moving pictures. A little girl in Greek costume on a stairway, presents a bouquet of flowers to the Queen and kisses her on the cheek. Another photographer taking motion pictures. The Royal pair pose for some more photographs. Next, Queen Frederika wearing a crown tiara is seen at a reception celebrating Barnard College's 75th anniversary. She and her daughter pose for pictures with Barnard College's President, Dr. Rosemary Park, who wears her academic robes. Posing with them is Secretary of State Dean Rusk and his wife, Virginia Foisie Rusk.
A huge crowd in Piccadilly Circus, London assembled at night to celebrate the V-E Day. People celebrate the victory of Allied Forces over Germany in World War II. American soldiers and British civilians drink from bottle and dance on streets. signs on a building read: "Buy Savings Stamps"and "Support yir Savings Group." Allied servicemen and British civilian women dance in a circle. After dark near end of film, some celebrants set a bonfire.
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