Jesse Jackson is interviewed in a press conference. Jesse answers Henry McGee of Newsweek Magazine regarding comparisons of women's rights and civil rights. Patrick Borgan of London Times and Judith Randal of New York Daily News are also present. Bill McCrory of Voice of America is the moderator.
Jesse Jackson of PUSH (People United To Save Humanity) is interviewed in a press conference. Jesse Jackson answers Bill McCrory of Voice of America on civil rights. Jackson's answer discusses "Silver Rights" (financial) needed to achieve Civil Rights. Patrick Borgan of London Times, Henry McGee of Newsweek Magazine and Judith Randal of New York Daily News are also present. Bill McCrory, the moderator ends the session thanking every one present.
Jefferson Thomas, of the "Little Rock Nine," in a hallway, revisiting Central High School, in Little Rock Arkansas. He looks through a classroom window at a former teacher, Miss Dunn, speaking to a class from a lab table next to an anatomical model. View of Ernest Green sitting with other students in a lab filled with electronic equipment. Much later, as President of the NAACP chapter on campus of Michigan State University, he is seen handing out pamphlets to other students. Views of students congregating on the grounds of the university. One girl holds a poster reading "Give, NAACP Fund Drive." Professor David Gottlieb introduces Ernest Green who steps to a classroom podium to speak to Michigan State students in a lecture room. Green carrying books is seen entering and sitting down in the Michigan State library. In another scene, he enters sociological data into Hollerith punch cards for processing by computer. He walks in the university computer room where tape decks are seen spinning and computer operators are at work. One of the tapes mounted on a drive is labeled: "Ernest Green, Aspirations." Results from his work are seen coming out of a line printer. Green sits in a library and opens the 1960 yearbook of Central High School containing his and Carlotta Walls 'entries. View of Carlotta, in dorm at Denver University, Colorado, where she is a student. Gloria Ray is seen at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where she is a senior majoring in chemistry. Terrence Roberts is seen at the City College of Los Angeles, where he is studying Business Administration. Melba Pattillo, who left college to marry, is seen in two views. Scene shifts back to Central High and Jefferson Thomas, looking at the athletic trophies on display. He (who is narrating this film) states that he will take an exam in Spring to become a Certified Public Accountant. He walks down steps of Central High and camera pans over neighborhood to the State Capitol dome in distance. (Civil rights movement era.)
Walter A Harris, President of the National Association of Suggestion System presents plaque to Hugh M Milton III, Assistant Secretary of Army for 'Operation Arkansas'. Both shake hands and smile. Assistant Secretary of Army accepts the plaque on behalf of the United States Army. Honorable Harris Ellsworth, Chairman of the Civil Service Committee; General Booth; General Lyman L Lemnitzer, Vice Chief of Staff and other dignitaries are also present in the function.
Assistant Secretary of Army Hugh M Milton III shows the plaque received on behalf of the United States Army for 'Operation Arkansas'. General Lyman L Lemnitzer, Vice Chief of Staff looks at the plaque. Honorable Harris Ellsworth, Chairman of the Civil Service Committee; General Booth; Walter A Harris, President of the National Association of Suggestion System and other dignitaries are also present.
Army Secretary Wilber M Brucker greets General Bradley and his wife. He addresses the gathering as General Bradley and his wife stand by his side. General Lyman L Lemnitzer, Vice Chief of Staff shakes hands with General Bradley. Acceptance speech is given by General Bradley. General Lyman L Lemnitzer, General Bradley and his wife greet people coming in line.
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