A contingent of U.S. marines in training with rifles, at Key West Florida, is seen in a formation of two rows. They execute positions with their rifles in accordance with the manual of arms, at the commands of their leader. They present arms and follow other instructions. Next, They are seen breaking into squads, and reassembling again, as they march in close order drill. Scene shifts to marines, standing in a field practicing the proper motion for throwing a hand grenade. They carry packs on their shoulders, but have no rifles. They repeat the grenade throwing drills in unison upon command of their leader. Next, they kneel on one knee, and execute a grenade-throwing drill from that position. Closeup of marines executing grenade throw motions from kneeling position. Two marines practice these techniques in the confines of an open wooden box with a barrier simulating a trench ridge.
U.S. Marines practice with Lewis machine guns during World War I. U.S. marine three-man machine gun teams set up Lewis machine guns and fire them during training at Key West, Florida, in World War 1. Teams set up in prone positions, with gunner ready to fire. Second man fastens circular ammunition magazine atop the gun and third man stays low behind. The guns are on a bipods, and equipped with large cooling shields around their barrels. The gunners fire one magazine, replace it, and fire again.
A U.S. Marine demonstrates his weapon familiarity by taking a blindfold test. The blindfolded marine kneels on the ground next to his Lewis machine gun. The gun is set on the ground in front of him on a bipod support. He reaches and removes the cylindrical magazine from the gun. Then he removes the stock and proceeds to field strip the weapon down to the smallest parts, entirely by feel. He leans back and removes his blindfold, when done, and stands up.
A guard outside Andrews Air Force Base near Morningside, Maryland. The seal of the President of the United States. Honor guard marches on the airfield. Civilian crowd stands behind fence waiting for United States President John F. Kennedy. Men disembark from a United States Marine Corps (USMC) helicopter. President Kennedy arrives on a United States Army helicopter. President Kennedy disembarks from the helicopter, walking toward Air Force One (VC-137C SAM 26000). The president is accompanied by assistants, and an unidentified woman as he boards Air Force One. Another man carrying a suitcase follows them. The air stair is pushed back. Air Force One aircraft taxiing and taking off from Andrews Air Force Base.
Air Force One aircraft (VC-137C SAM 26000) in Andrews Air Force Base near Morningside, Maryland. An air stair is moved to the aircraft. Men bring the body of President John F. Kennedy out of Air Force One, upon its arrival from Texas, following the assassination of President Kennedy. A hearse stops in front of the aircraft. Crowds watch the arrival of President Kennedy’s remains at Andrews Air Force Base. President Kennedy’s casket is loaded into the hearse. The hearse drives away, followed by staff car. Andrews Air Force Base at night. United States Navy personnel facing right. Crowds of journalists at Andrews Air Force Base.
An air stair moves toward Air Force One aircraft (VC-137C SAM 26000) at Andrews Air Force Base near Morningside, Maryland. The casket bearing the body of President John F. Kennedy is taken out of Air Force One. President Kennedy’s casket is loaded into the hearse. The hearse is followed by a group of staff cars. President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson stand at microphones to make comments to the press following the assassination of President Kennedy in Texas.
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