USS Carronade (IFS-1) firing rockets during Vietnamese Counteroffensive - Phase III, of Vietnam War. Scenes of rocket fire from the deck at night. Sprays of sparks above the deck which is illuminated as rockets are fired from the ship.
Senator William J Fulbright in United States. Interviewer asks Fulbright about President's policy about Vietnam. Fulbright shows full confidence in President's policy and says that bombing should have been done more patiently. They talk about war. Fulbright says U.S. had never betrayed. He says they are committed to the treaty.
Aircraft B-52 taxiing. Aerial view of two United States Air Force B-52 aircraft high over clouds. Vapor trails coming off the wings. Crew members seen inside the aircraft at their respective crew positions. Aerial bombs away view of Bombs falling in great numbers from B-52s and exploding on enemy position in jungles below. Air Force tower operator looks through binoculars as B-52s return to land at their home airfield in Guam. B-52s in landing approach and landing after mission. (Vietnam War period).
Aircraft B-52 lands on airfield, using drag chute to help decelerate. B-52 releases parachute on runway during landing roll. Ground crews quickly retrieve the chute and clear runway. Inside hangar, they repack the drag chute for reuse. Plane taxies on airfield. Ground crewman hooks up hose to underground fuel supply for refueling the B-52 airplane. (Vietnam War period).
People march during the Loyalty Day parade, showing support for U.S. action in Vietnam, down Fifth Avenue in New York. Man in uniform salutes. Children band play flute. People show banners. Comedian Martha Raye in military uniform as Honorary Marshall.
The Selective Service System (SSS) holds a draft lottery in 1969. The Lottery selection system chooses soldiers for induction into the Vietnam War. Members of the Selective Service Youth Advisory Committee participate in the draft, choosing birth dates from a glass bowl. The dates are read aloud and posted on the draft board. One young man protests by flashing a Peace sign with his fingers every time he chooses a draft number.
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