NASA Lunar Orbiter 2 takes off to photograph areas of the moon, on November 6, 1966.The space ship in space. Scientists work reviewing film and photos of potential landing zones for man's future attempt to land on the moon (stated as a 1970 goal by the narrator), as part of the Apollo program. Next part of clip shows scenes from NASA Gemini missions in 1966. Space walk by astronauts tied with a tether to the space ship. Astronauts docking with Agena Target Vehicles. Astronauts David Scott and Neil Armstrong welcomed after their return from space at conclusion of Gemini VIII (Gemini 8) mission. They emerge from a helicopter and walk on a deck. Narrator mentions that in same year a U.S.-Russian space treaty was signed for disarmament of space.
The film division of the United Nations Day Citizens Committee presents a cake to U.S. President Harry S Truman at the White House in Washington DC. Cake presented on the forth coming sixth anniversary of signing the UN Charter. A woman brings the cake and presents it to President Truman. The President and First Lady Bess at the ceremony with the cake. President addresses press reporters and people; laughter breaks out at the ceremony.
The Spanish Civil War and preparations of fascist powers in Europe evaluated by U.S. Military experts in Washington DC. Spanish General Francisco Franco reviews his troops. Troops march on streets and salute General Franco. Animated map shows the European countries during the Spanish Civil War. Franco's Nationalists march on roads and his infantrymen and artillery battle with Loyalists. Franco's bombers raid and bomb Madrid. People run for shelter and Insurgent Armor marches on street. Soviet tanks and military aid reaches the Republican loyalists. The Army War College in Washington DC where military experts analyze the tactics used by Fascists, Nationalists and Russians during the civil war. Gas masks, antiaircraft guns, bomber planes, tanks and anti tank guns developed to be used in coming wars of future predicted by the American experts. Scientists work in a laboratory to synthesize poison gases for chemical warfare. The soldiers of Spanish Nationalist Army march on in countryside during the civil war.
The Spanish Civil War and preparations of fascist powers in Europe evaluated by U.S. Military experts in Washington DC. The Army Day parade at the Capitol Hill in Washington DC. A large crowd gathers to watch the parade by military troops. Infantrymen march and tanks brigade follow them. U.S. President Franklin D Roosevelt and General Pershing review the parade. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt introduces Admiral Byrd during a talk show. Admiral Byrd demands the end of war and urges U.S. leadership for international peace.
U.S. President Dwight D Eisenhower presents a Medal of Honor to Marine Corporal Duane Dewey in Washington DC. President attaches the honor to the shirt of the Marine who threw his body against a grenade to save lives of his fellow marines. President congratulates Corporal Dewey as he smiles.
Grandchildren of U.S. President Dwight D Eisenhower walk and play in the lawn of White House, Washington DC. Two young children descend from stairs and play in lawn. Photographers take photos of the children. A young brother and sister and an infant. The children play with their pet dogs Scotty and Skunkie.
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