Miss Hanna Reitsch flies the Focke-Wulf F.W. 61 twin rotor helicopter, named "Deutschland," inside the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin. The building is empty except for several Focke-Wulf technicians present to support the FW 61 demonstration. Reitsch is seen climbing into the cockpit. She takes off and maneuvers slowly and unerringly about the indoor arena.
Views of President John F. Kennedy presenting the 1962 Harmon International Aviation trophies to Lieutenant Colonel William R. Payne, Miss Jacqueline Cochran, Commander Malcom D. Ross and Mrs. Victor A. Prather who accepted the award for her late husband. A gathering outside White House, journalists at the function.
U.S. President John F. Kennedy at his office desk. Photographers and media men take photographs of president. President addresses on microphones on his table. President inaugurates Voice of America transmitter at Greenville, North Carolina.
Several F-51 planes of the 18th Fighter Bomber Wing of the United States Air Force take off one by one and fly over a field in Korea, during Korean War. The field has bushes growing in it.
Excerpt from U.S. President John F Kennedy Inaugural address in United States Capitol, Washington DC. Symbols of 'Power for Peace' and 'Armed Forces Day' appear.
United States President John F. Kennedy speaks at rally in parking lot opposite the at Hotel Texas (815 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102) in Fort Worth, Texas on the morning before his assassination. Others in attendance include Vice President Lyndon Johnson, Texas Governor John Connally, and Senator Ralph Yarborough. Rain and drizzle fall. The President is seen walking under a marquee at the hotel with words, "Welcome to Forth Worth, where the West begins", and out to the crowd waiting in the rain. He shakes hands with people in the crowd and then ascends a stage with the rest of the officials. After introductions, Vice-President Johnson speaks very briefly and then President Kennedy speaks at the podium, flanked by the other officials. The Presidential Seal is displayed on the podium. Men take pictures. Reporters take notes. People applaud after the speech. The President and the Vice President shake hands with people in the crowd. The President shakes hands with mounted police officers.
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