President Truman and members of his party gathering informally aboard the U. S. S. Augusta as the ship entered Chesapeake Bay, returning President Truman from the Potsdam Conference in Germany. Camera pans from right to left, over the group,assembled on deck, under one of shrouded triple 8 in (203 mm)/55 caliber guns of the Augusta. Fleet Admiral William Daniel Leahy stands to the left of President Truman. To the President's right, are Secretary of State, James Byrnes, Press Secretary, Charles Ross, and Naval Aide Captain James K. Vardaman. Next, as the Aurusta enters Hampton Roads, she passes close to a Brooklyn Class Light Cruiser, with her ship's company standing at attention on deck in dress whites. Closeup of the ship and crew as the Augusta passes to starboard. Wide view of Hampton Roads in the vicinity of the Naval Operating Base (Norfolk). A commercial ferry boat, spewing heavy black smoke from her stack, passes close to port. A barge decked out in patriotic bunting is seen as the Augusta approaches her berth. Glimpse of welcoming officers as the Augusta moves into position, docking, at Newport News, Virginia. Ship's mascot,dog, Scottie, standing on deck next to a sailor handling a line.
Circa-1990 aerial flyover of Disneyland, in Anaheim, California, followed by brief vintage footage of Walt Disney in an office in 1955, introducing Disneyland and showing a giant map of the theme park on his wall. Shots of July 1955 opening ceremony are presented along with shots of the Disneyland 35th anniversary celebration. Ronald Reagan is seen at both events. President Ronald Reagan in 1990 seen congratulating the park on it anniversary. Then a flashback shot to 1955, with Hollywood star actor Ronald Reagan leaning over a balcony of Main Street in Disneyland and talking about the opening celebration. Cutting back to 1990, Roy E. Disney is seen unveiling a plaque at the anniversary celebration. Scene shifts back to 1955, with Walt Disney welcoming visitors to Disneyland during its opening celebration, and a view of a plaque unveiled at the park's opening. In 1990 footage, Roy Disney notes that no one except Walt could have predicted the success of Disneyland. Views of visitors at contemporary Disneyland enjoying a teacup ride and on the Splash Mountain log flume ride, followed by scenes with colored confetti falling at the 35th anniversary celebration.
Gentle murder Florida-style displayed at Professional Wrestling match in Florida. A wrestling match during the Battle Royal championship at Lake Worth wrestling ring. Number of heavyweight wrestlers trying to overpower each other. The Undertaker presses neck of other wrestler against ropes of the ring and then traps the neck between two ropes. He tangles with the referee who rescues the other wrestler. He again goes further and traps the neck of the other wrestler between other ropes.
Soldiers of the U.S. Army 82nd Field Artillery (Horse) Battalion, assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, communicate via a field telephone, on maneuvers in Marfa, Texas. Behind them several gunners stand with their field pieces. The 82nd Field Artillery fire a battery of French 75 field pieces.
Elements of the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division and 82nd Field Artillery (Horse) Battalion maneuver in field exercises at Marfa, Texas. They are seen organizing, riding, and moving artillery and supplies to various positions.
Texas Rangers switch from horses to cars for performing their duty. An officer rides his horse loaded with all his equipment. Officers stand near the fifty seven cars alloted to them. Rangers pack weapons and arsenal in one of the cars. An officer takes a horse inside a carrier attached with a car and drives away for patrol.
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