People visit President John F Kennedy's grave-site in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, United States. Trees, river, branches, water and leafless tree. Flame over grave. Soldier stands besides the grave. The statue of President John F Kennedy. Wreath placed over grave. Members of the Kennedy family leave floral tribute on grave. Hats on grave. Soldiers of Squad of Green Berets salute. Crowd of some eleven thousand persons stand in line to pay homage to the Kennedy grave on the third anniversary of his assassination.
President John F. Kennedy addresses people of United States about recent events in Cuba from White House (during Cuban Missile Crisis). President repeats commitment of peace. He warns further action of Cubans towards collection of nuclear weapons. He gives reference of constitution and briefs seven steps he has instructed. First to halt any offensive shipment and cargo carrying weapons to Cuba. He states that they wont stop any essential goods carrier as Soviets did in 1948. He talked to foreign minister of Organization of American States(OAS) and instructed arm forces to stay prepared. Second he warns any launch by USSR to U.S. Then he tells about meeting with organization of Consultation regarding regional security arrangements. He refers about meeting with security council. He discusses Soviet threat to world. President invites Chairman Khrushchev to mediate between Cuba and UN on this matter. He restates no wish to war but difficulty in living in atmosphere of timidness. President Kennedy addresses Cuban people who would be listening this telecast by special radio telecast. He states we respect justice and peace for all. He expresses sorrow for Cuban people. He pronounces Cuban leaders puppets of international conspiracy. He then asks U.S. citizen to be prepared for paying cost of freedom as sacrifice and patience. He states doing nothing to be greatest hazard. He restates U.S. commitment to never choose the way of surrender and work for freedom with peace.
Ambassador Adlai Stevenson addresses United Nations Assembly about United Sates action against Cuba and Russia, during timeframe of Cuban Missile Crisis. Ambassador Stevenson hopes and prays for peace. He tells Soviet Union to end their actions against United States. He refers to the initiative of President John F Kennedy to quarantine war. He informs about the Organization of Consultation meeting, which is a part of the Organization of American States. He then talks about the resolutions in 19 paragraphs adopted by them. First is immediate dismantling of offensive metals from Cuba. Second, he refers to article 6 and 8 and all necessary measure including use of arms against any offensive attempt on U.S. Third, is to inform security council of UN under article 54 of U.S. charter about the resolution, and the same information to be given to Cuba.
An open truck filled to overflowing with people celebrating the Armistice ending World War 1. Camera tracks the truck briefly as it maneuvers around street corners. Crowds line the sidewalks. Then camera films spectators from a vehicle driving along the streets. A particularly large number of spectators surround the Old Executive Office Building. Many hold small American flags. But there is no cheering or merrymaking, as such, because everyone is waiting for the parade and related events to begin. The bulk of spectators are women. Several uniformed soldiers are seen, and some children. Crowds around the entrance to the White House.
Activities in Washington DC, immediately following the armistice ending World War 1. President Woodrow Wilson exits the White House and enters a Pierce Arrow limousine, license plate number 80002, in the driveway. It drives away. Scene shifts to the U.S. Capitol, where the car, with Secret Service agents on its running boards, drives past a crowd of people celebrating, who wave at the President. The crowd disperses after the President's car passes. A number of uniformed soldiers are present amongst the crowd. One speaks with several of the people gathered, and demonstrates how a carrier pigeon is used. He fastens a message on a carrier pigeon,and then releases it. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Armistice parade in Washington,DC, marking end of World War1. President Woodrow Wilson, and several officials, stand near guard shack at gateway to West Wing of the White House, where they watch a parade celebrating the armistice. An army officer on horseback rides past, saluting, followed by several others saluting. Behind them comes a marching military brass band. They are followed by another military band on horseback, leading a small contingent of mounted soldiers and two trucks pulling artillery caissons and field pieces. In succession, the following are seen: an army band; a navy band; a color guard; a contingent of sailors marching with presented arms,in salute; Yeoman (F) women in the U.S. Navy Reserve; and a team of horses pulling a float full of young women in white displaying flags of the World War 1 Allied nations. Marching beside the float are a representative from each of those nations, in uniform, carrying their respective national colors. The last group seen parading are women of the Knights of Columbus, dressed in flowing long-sleeved dresses, and caps. Many of them wear their hair long. A brief glimpse of President Wilson, walking back to the White House, conversing with Attorney General,Thomas Watt Gregory. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
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