Fort Benning Military Post in Georgia, United States. Infantry soldiers run on a field during a physical training. Soldiers fire artillery on the field. An explosion occurs. A U.S. Army Ranger crosses a river over a rope. Paratroopers jump from aircraft in flight. They descend.
Brief glimpse of a street corner in New York City, where people are passing a newsstand as they enter a subway. Pedestrians, including a man pushing a baby carriage, are seen walking along the sidewalk. Scene shifts to Broadway and West 46th Street, near Times Square in Manhattan, where a mix of pedestrians are walking on a sunny day. A prominent sign for Admiral Television and Appliances is seen in the background. Aerial view from a tall building overlooking Times Square. The Astor Hotel is seen clearly at the left. The elevated camera pans upward revealing a wider view of Times Square, the Times Building, and the divergence of Broadway and 7th Avenue, as it angles uptown.
British officials arrive to inspect a factory and textile industry in the West Indies Federation. An open field and mountains in the background. A jeep moves past on a road. Views of a landmark. A man captures the landscape with a camera. The building of the factory. People stand outside the building and the officials arrive. Cars parked outside the building. A British officer inspects native women working at weaving textiles on looms.
An officer watches a polo match in the West Indies Federation. A West Indies officer goes to greet the officer as a guest at the polo match. The officer and his party arrive in a motorcade. The guest are seated in chairs to watch the match. Riders on horseback score goals against opposing team on a grass field. The polo players score by driving a small white plastic ball using long-handled mallets.
An officer leaves the West Indies Federation. A West Indies officer greets the officer. An aircraft at an airport. A parade by the West Indies troops on the airport as the officer leaves the West Indies Federation. The aircraft takes off and flies over mountains.
Cardinal Roncalli proclaimed Pope in Vatican City. People gather at St Peter's Square in large numbers to watch the ceremony. He adopts the name of John XXIII. Crowd greets their new Pope. Pope addresses the people from the balcony of Sistine Chapel.