African American men work on machines as they learn new job skills. Man trains in use of mimeograph machine. Metal machining and use of lathe is taught. Two men learn to assemble a tire on a rim while others learn engine repair.
A U.S. Army Second Lieutenant narrates his experiences as a West Point cadet in the United States. The narrator instructs new plebes at the West Point Military Academy. The plebes stand at attention. He teaches them the correct method of saluting. The narrator's third year in the academy begins. They attend classes in the academy. An officer explains a map to them. They study about amplifiers, radars, lasers, nuclear fission and fusion, rockets, advance weapon systems and space technology. They also are seen seated in a class and viewing an instructor through closed circuit television as he uses an early computer. The cadets learn about computer programming and operations and the military applications of computers. The students are seen operating a General Electric model of early computer.
Twelve P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, of the USAAF 318th Fighter Group, returning to Aslito Airfield (Insley Field) after completing strike missions over Tinian Island. Airfield showing dispersal area for the aircraft buildings surrounding area. New runway under construction at airfield. Aircraft spotter looking through binoculars. P-47s approaching airfield for landing. P-47s landing on airfield.
U.S. Marines in Cape Gloucester on island of New Britain during Pacific Campaign of World War II. Marines carry pyramidal tent through mud. Caterpillar tractor splashes through thick mud. Bulldozer hauls equipment through mud. Marines wade in stream and attach rope to stalled jeep. A Marine with a police dog.
U.S. Marines in Cape Gloucester on island of New Britain during Pacific Campaign of World War II. Japanese prisoner is interrogated by Japanese-American Marine. Prisoner is being fed by U.S. Marine. Various Japanese prisoners. A Japanese officer is questioned by U.S. officer. Interrogating officer points to map. U.S. marines carry a wounded soldier on litter across the stream. Medic bends to feel pulse of Marine on litter.
Governor Horner and Mayor Kelly along with other dignitaries present at a function on the opening of a new zoological garden at Brookfield in Chicago, Illinois. Thousands of people present at the eve. Animals in the zoo such as lions, elephant, bears and crocodiles. A zoo-keeper with a bird in his hands.
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