The work of African American civil rights leaders in the United States. Ernie Green, leader of the Recruitment and Training Program. or RTP, Inc. in Brooklyn, New York, is seen in a meeting with officials. Green and others working to create construction trade training opportunities for young unemployed African American men, and any young man who needs assistance. Black and white students exit an integrated high school. African American men and women stand in a queue to cast their votes in an election as narrator notes increase in black voting. Scenes of African American citizens in voting booths. An African American politician running for office greets voters on the street.
The third Selma to Montgomery protest march during the American Civil Rights Movement. A huge crowd marches holding banners in hands. African American men, women and children and white Americans among the marchers. The crowd marches holding the American flag. Cars parked in the background.
U.S. President Lyndon Johnson tours military bases. U.S. officers and soldiers welcome President Johnson at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas. A board reads 'Welcome Mr President'. The President shakes hands with children. He reviews troops. A fleet of Thunderchief jets flies overhead. President Johnson inspects the Air Intercept Control Area. United States aircraft land on a ship deck.
The Saturn V also called the Moon Rocket takes off on its maiden flight (SA-501), unmanned. Saturn V rocket in launch position. The Moon Rocket takes off from the launch pad leaving behind smoke and fire. A part of Saturn V on water surface after successful splash down. Personnel pull it with the help of a rope.
Skaters are seen circling the ice rink to gain speed, at Grossinger's Catskill Resort, in the Catskill Mountains, at Liberty, New York. They then attempt to leap over lines of barrels set on the ice, during the 14 annual barrel jumping competition. Contestants are seen clearing successively more barrels as they are added to the starting number of 11. Scene shifts to officials setting up a 16th barrel. Several fail to clear the 16 barrels, which is finally accomplished, again, by last year's winner, Ken Lebel of Lake Placid, New York. He is seen receiving the trophy from Mary Ann Mobley, television and screen personality, and former Miss America (1959).
Senator Barry Goldwater during the GOP Convention (Republican National Convention)in San Francisco. Senator Barry takes a walk on the streets of San Francisco. He heads for the Republican nomination on the first ballot. Senator Barry addresses the Platform committee and calls for a tougher stand with the Red Block. Forces of Governor William Scranton fight a rear-guard action to the end. On the eve of the convention, Civil Rights demonstrators mass in protest against Goldwater and are seen in a march of 40,000 people on the streets of San Francisco, toward City Hall. The marchers at the demonstration hear from Henry Cabot Lodge and other leaders. President Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives for the Convention. Republican Governor Mark O Hatfield of Oregon gives a preview of his keynote speech, which describes the party as one of faith in various American ideals.
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